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Prepare for potentially big changes from the EEOC. As employers wait for the EEO-1 reporting portal to open this year, the Trump administration just sent a proposal to the White House on May 14 aiming to end the requirement altogether. Here’s what we know so far and five steps you should take now while the process plays out. Additionally, on May 27, the agency took initial steps to end a safe harbor for employers with voluntary affirmative action plans. You can read more about this development here.

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Catch up on the DOL’s overtime rule rescission. The DOL has formally wiped the Biden-era overtime rule from its regulations, cementing the $35K salary threshold put in place in 2019. Here’s everything you need to know about what the May 14 amendment means for your business.

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Stay current on evolving immigration developments. Several significant changes from federal immigration officials could have a huge impact on employers and their foreign national employees using temporary work visas. USCIS released a policy memo on May 22 stating that foreign nationals who are in the US temporarily and want to pursue a Green Card will need to return to their home country to apply except in “extraordinary circumstances.” Here’s a breakdown of seven key impacts and your five-step action plan. The State Department also issued...