Weekly roundup · Sep 7, 2026–Sep 13, 2026

HR Risk Brief: Week of 2026-09-07

EEOC and FTC updates, enforcement actions, and proposed rule changes

The EEOC has announced several recent enforcement actions and updates, including settlements and lawsuits related to disability discrimination, pregnancy discrimination, and retaliation. The FTC has taken actions against payment processors and extended the public comment period on personalized pricing.

EEOC Updates and Enforcement Actions

The EEOC has announced several recent enforcement actions and updates, including settlements and lawsuits related to age, sex, disability, and racial discrimination, as well as proposed rule changes to improve the workplace discrimination complaint process for federal employees and applicants.

FTC Actions and Updates

The FTC has taken several actions, including settlements with payment processors, a lawsuit against Amazon, and the extension of a public comment period on personalized pricing.

Official sources

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

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