Daily brief · September 16, 2026

HR Risk Brief

U.S. employment compliance developments

Recent announcements and updates from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding employment discrimination, disability discrimination, and other workplace issues.

EEOC settlements and lawsuits

The EEOC has announced several settlements and lawsuits related to disability discrimination, religious discrimination, age and sex discrimination, and other workplace issues.

FTC actions on price transparency and personalized pricing

The FTC has published FAQs on price transparency for the auto industry and proposed a policy statement on personalized pricing, seeking public comment.

EEOC strategic plan and rule changes

The EEOC has adopted an updated strategic plan and proposed rule changes to improve the workplace discrimination complaint process for federal employees and applicants.

What to watch next

  • EEOC rule changes
  • FTC personalized pricing policy
  • Disability discrimination cases

Official sources

  1. Source 1: U.S. EEOC newsroom
    Newsroom | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
  2. Source 2: Federal Trade Commission press releases
    Press Releases | Federal Trade Commission
  3. Source 3: U.S. Department of Labor news releases
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