Labor Law Updates

Disability discrimination is one of the fastest-growing areas of enforcement by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). In fiscal year 2024, the EEOC received more than 33,688 disability discrimination charges and secured nearly $700 million for victims, a 5% increase over the previous year. 

Diversity, equity and inclusion efforts are entering a more complex phase. In 2026, new DE&I regulations, court decisions and enforcement priorities will change how employers approach DE&I. For HR leaders and business owners, the question is no longer whether DE&I matters, but how to implement it effectively while staying compliant.

You’re likely familiar with the labor law posters required in your workplace, but those postings represent only one piece of today’s compliance puzzle. Employers are also responsible for distributing mandatory employee handouts directly to employees — often triggered by specific events, policies or workforce changes.

How often do labor law posters change? More often than many employers realize Labor law posting requirements are constantly in motion. New laws, revised regulations and shifting workplace environments can create compliance changes at any time, often without warning. Staying compliant means monitoring updates year-round and acting quickly when changes take effect.

The pace of labor law posting changes isn’t slowing down. In fact, the next 15 months promise a wave of updates that will impact workplaces nationwide. From a closely watched EEOC revision to sweeping paid family and medical leave programs and rising minimum wages, employers should be prepared for a busy compliance season.