For the first time in two years, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on Dec. 6 published its regulatory agenda—likely as a result of the commission finally getting a Democratic majority for the first time in the Biden administration following the confirmation of Kalpana Kotagal. Her confirmation in July broke a partisan deadlock, according to Bloomberg.
The U.S. Department of Labor also released its regulatory agendas on Dec. 6.
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EEOC Priorities
The EEOC published its regulatory agenda for the first time in over two years, joining other labor agencies in outlining key rulemaking goals for 2024.
The fall regulatory agenda highlights the EEOC's priorities, including finalizing agency regulations to implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. The DOL flagged notable rulemaking in the works, including its highly anticipated final rules on overtime exemptions, independent contractors, heat illness prevention and mental health parity in health plans.
Overtime Changes to Be Finalized
The DOL plans to finalize updates to the executive, administrative, and professional exemption for overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
The proposed overtime rule would:
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