Employers are increasingly using artificial intelligence to screen job candidates’ social media activity, a trend that raises important legal concerns around bias, discrimination, and privacy. AI tools can misinterpret context, flag irrelevant or outdated content, and surface information related to protected characteristics, potentially influencing hiring decisions in unlawful ways. Job seekers should be aware that even public posts can be
New Lawsuits Focus on Fiduciary Duties for Voluntary Benefits | Compliance Advisor
Feb 2026
Schlichter Bogard LLC, a law firm well-known for filing lawsuits against retirement plan fiduciaries (and recently health and welfare plan fiduciaries), filed separate class action lawsuits against four employers, their employee benefit plan fiduciaries, and their employee benefit brokers and consultants, alleging these parties breached their fiduciary duties with respect to voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
CANCELLED: EEOC Rescinds Biden-Era Sexual Harassment Guidance Covering Gender-Identity Discrimination
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency tasked with enforcing federal anti-discrimination laws, has a quorum again and wasted no time taking action consistent with the current administration’s policy shifts, including President Trump’s Executive Order 14168, “Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government.” The Order directed the EEOC to revoke its
When Pay Reflects Values
Conversations about pay are changing — not just because of new laws, but because expectations are evolving.
People want to know their work can support a real life. They want to trust that effort is rewarded fairly. And they want a clear path to grow.
Paying people fairly isn’t just about numbers. It’s about giving people a genuine chance to
Supporting Wellness with Aromatherapy | Wellness Works
February 2026
Supporting Wellness with Aromatherapy
Sometimes wellness comes down to small moments in the day that help you reset. Aromatherapy is an easy way to work that kind of pause into your routine.
Used with intention, essential oils can support stress relief, focus, sleep routines, and emotional balance. Whether it’s a calming scent during a tense afternoon or a
Why HR Advice Should Be Human
HR advice has never been more accessible.
Human + AI Roles: Collaborating with AI
AI isn’t coming for our jobs.
It’s coming for our workflows.
That distinction matters — especially for leaders who are thinking about how work actually gets done inside their organizations.
At DOXA, we’ve been spending a lot of time thinking about this shift, which is why we built DOXA Labs: a place to test, learn, and apply AI in ways
Federal Employment Law Issues: What to Watch for in 2026
In 2026, federal employment law continues to evolve largely through agency enforcement priorities and court decisions rather than sweeping new legislation. Key issues include shifting enforcement approaches at agencies like the DOL, EEOC, and NLRB; ongoing interpretation of federal anti-discrimination laws under Title VII; expanded attention to pregnancy- and caregiving-related workplace accommodations; and persistent wage-and-hour compliance risks. Labor relations remain
Top 2026 Federal Employment Law Issues to Watch
As we move into 2026, federal employment law continues to evolve through a combination of legislation, agency enforcement priorities, regulatory changes, and court decisions. While Congress has remained relatively quiet on sweeping employment legislation, federal agencies and the courts are shaping the workplace landscape in meaningful ways. Employers and workers alike should be aware of these key federal employment law