EEOC Conciliation Reforms Reversed by Congress President Joe Biden signed a resolution on June 30 withdrawing reforms to conciliation that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) finalized under the previous administration. The U.S. House of Representatives joined the Senate June 24 in voting to reverse the reforms. The House passed the resolution by a vote of

Mark Your Calendars: SHRM Government Affairs CLA Webcast, June 29 Join the SHRM Government Affairs team for our second quarterly Core Leadership Area (CLA) webcast of the year on Tuesday, June 29 at 4 p.m. ET. Discussion topics will include the latest workplace policy and regulatory updates, upcoming and ongoing SHRM Government Affairs campaigns and

EEOC Updates Guidance onWorkplace Vaccinations The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated its guidance and FAQs on workplace COVID-19 vaccination policies on May 28, stating that employers may request proof of vaccination status and offer incentives to encourage employees to receive the vaccine. Requesting proof that employees received a vaccination on their own is not a disability-related inquiry

Together Forward @ Work Presents New SHRM Blue Ribbon Commission Report on Racial Equality On May 24, we presented SHRM’s Blue Ribbon Commission report on racial equity. This landmark report outlines tangible actions and strategies businesses and HR professionals can employ immediately to create more equitable workplaces for all. Members can also access actionable insights and