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President Donald Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address covered health-care costs, retirement savings, workplace tax relief and border enforcement.

Discrimination lawsuits involving allegations not within the EEOC’s priorities will increase in direct relationship to the types of cases the agency is prioritizing. Think more age, race, sexual orientation and gender identity, genetic information, equal pay and disability discrimination cases.

Call it a brag book, wins log or impact file. The name matters less than the purpose. At its core, this practice creates a running record of contributions that HR can reference when the stakes are high.

Employers should self-audit to determine whether they may be inadvertently discriminating based on a protected classification.

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The NLRB has taken another step towards reducing its case numbers. This time, the move consists of saying it has no jurisdiction over the industry in which the employer allegedly operates.

In February, the commission sent letters to several law firms questioning their participation in a certification program run by a company called Diversity Lab. The company created the Mansfield Certification Program, which was supposed to help law firms achieve common diversity goals in the delivery of legal services.

It’s often tempting to ask applicants to explain any gaps in their work history on job applications. But asking that simple question can reveal information you don’t want to have, like their criminal history. That’s especially troublesome if you operate in a state with strict rules about using an applicant’s criminal record to make the hiring decision.

Some states and major cities have stepped in, telling employers that workers are entitled to predictable schedules so they can plan for child care, second jobs, education and time away. While that’s great for workers, the patchwork of laws and rules can complicate management, especially for employers with operations across multiple jurisdictions.

Employees who broadly value their jobs and benefits packages remain stubbornly disengaged, financially stressed and skeptical about what the future holds.