The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) has entered a period of uncertainty after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit vacated a panel ruling that had upheld the law’s constitutionality. The full court will now reconsider whether Congress violated the Constitution’s quorum clause when it passed the PWFA as part of the December…

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has released guidance regarding student walkouts, absences and actions related to political activism in response to Governor Greg Abbott’s directive to investigate instances of inappropriate political activism deliberately disrupting the learning environment in Texas public schools. Consequences for students, teachers and school districts can include but are not limited to the following: Students…

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) voted 2–1 to rescind its 2024 Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace. Chair Andrea Lucas emphasized that removing the guidance does not weaken federal protections against discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. Existing laws and Supreme Court precedent remain fully in effect, and the EEOC stated it will continue…