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The EEOC’s 2026 regulatory agenda includes changes to the PWFA
2026-07-06T05:00:00Z

The EEOC’s 2026 regulatory agenda includes changes to the PWFA

On July 6, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published its 2026 regulatory agenda. The EEOC plans to publish a proposed rule revising the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) regulations in November. The agency proposes revising the interpretation of the words “pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.”

The EEOC also proposes rescinding some requirements this month. The proposals include the following:

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Federal priorities may shift, but employer obligations remain
2026-07-06T05:00:00Z

Federal priorities may shift, but employer obligations remain

On June 12, a federal court in Maryland dismissed a challenge to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) current enforcement approach to some gender identity discrimination claims.

The case, FreeState Justice v. EEOC, involved allegations that the EEOC had limited its investigations into some gender identity-related claims, including ones related to harassment and retaliation.

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OSHA publishes long-awaited Regulatory Agenda
2026-07-06T05:00:00Z

OSHA publishes long-awaited Regulatory Agenda

After failing to publish a Fall 2025 or Spring 2026 regulatory agenda, on July 3 OSHA published a 2026 Regulatory Plan and the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions. Of note, a Subpoenas interim final rule is up for November 2026, the Emergency Response final rule is set for April 2027, and the Heat proposal is slated to be finalized in October 2027.

Starting August 19, 2026, OSHA will hold public hearings on numerous proposed rules, most of which relate to respiratory protection requirements for different chemical substances. The others relate to construction illumination, safety color code for marking for physical hazards, limiting the General Duty Clause for inherently risky professional activities, and fixed ladders.

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Common motor vehicle report (MVR) questions and misconceptions
2026-07-02T05:00:00Z

Common motor vehicle report (MVR) questions and misconceptions

Motor vehicle reports (MVRs) are one of the most valuable tools for evaluating driver qualification, identifying risky driving behaviors, and reducing liability exposure.

Whether you're managing commercial driver’s license (CDL) drivers, non-CDL drivers, or employees who occasionally operate company vehicles, understanding MVR requirements can help you make better hiring, qualification, and safety decisions.

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Must employers accept FMLA certifications from online services?
2026-07-02T05:00:00Z

Must employers accept FMLA certifications from online services?

Under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), in-person treatment for a serious health condition can include an appointment with a health care provider via telemedicine (i.e., a virtual visit), as long as it involves video.

The law doesn’t specify where the health care provider must be. Employees may, therefore, obtain an FMLA certification from online health care providers through a service dedicated to completing FMLA certifications.

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