Weekly roundup · Oct 5, 2026–Oct 11, 2026

HR Risk Brief for the Week of 2026-10-05

Recent EEOC and FTC announcements highlight the importance of compliance with federal employment laws and fair business practices

The EEOC and FTC have announced several settlements and lawsuits related to employment discrimination, disability discrimination, and deceptive business practices, emphasizing the need for small businesses to ensure compliance with federal laws and regulations

EEOC Settlements and Lawsuits

The EEOC has announced several settlements and lawsuits related to employment discrimination, including national origin discrimination, disability discrimination, and sex discrimination

FTC Actions Against Deceptive Practices

The FTC has taken action against companies for deceptive business practices, including price discrimination, impersonation scams, and unfair business practices

Disability Discrimination

The EEOC has filed lawsuits against several companies for allegedly violating federal laws related to disability discrimination

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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