HCL America Settles Age and National Origin Discrimination Lawsuit

The EEOC announced that HCL America will pay $495,000 to settle a lawsuit alleging age and national origin discrimination. The case involved claims that the company rejected a 62-year-old Indian job applicant based on discriminatory factors. The settlement includes compensatory damages for the affected individual.

Blue Eagle Contracting sued for religious discrimination

The EEOC filed a lawsuit (Case No. 2:25-cv-00012) against Blue Eagle Contracting in the District of Utah for religious discrimination under Title VII. The EEOC alleges the company failed to accommodate an employee's religious practice and subsequently terminated the employee. The EEOC seeks back pay, compensatory and punitive damages for the complainant, and injunctive relief preventing future religious discrimination.

Thomas Hey Brothers Acquire Minnesota Motor Bus Control

The Surface Transportation Board issued a tentative after-the-fact approval of Thomas L. Hey and James A. Hey's 2010 acquisition of Minnesota Motor Bus, Inc., an interstate motor carrier of passengers. The Applicants, who already co-owned Southwest Coaches, acquired 100% of Minnesota Motor Bus through a stock purchase but failed to obtain Board authority at the time, describing it as an accidental oversight. If no opposing comments are filed by May 18, 2026, this notice will become the final Board action.

Railroad Productivity Adjustment for 2020-2024 Period

The Surface Transportation Board adopted 1.015 (1.5% per year) as the measure of average change in railroad productivity for the 2020-2024 five-year period. This productivity factor is used in railroad rate calculations under 49 U.S.C. 10708. The Board's decision, served March 31, 2026, will take effect April 18, 2026 unless postponed.

TANF Work Participation Rate Calculation Changes

The HHS Children and Families Administration (ACF) has published a proposed rule to recalibrate the TANF work participation rate calculation, specifically modifying the caseload reduction credit methodology and prohibiting small checks in the calculation. The proposed changes would affect how states demonstrate compliance with federal work participation requirements under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program. Comments on the proposed rule are due by May 6, 2026.

Notice of Public Data Asset Release Under OPEN Government Data Act

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published a Federal Register notice announcing the release of public data assets under the OPEN Government Data Act. This notice informs the public that CMS has made certain data assets available in compliance with federal open data requirements. The action applies to healthcare providers, researchers, and other stakeholders who utilize CMS public data.

Hazardous Waste Worker Training OMB Comment Request 42 CFR Part 65

NIH/NIEHS published a corrected notice reopening the 30-day public comment period for an information collection request regarding hazardous waste worker training under 42 CFR Part 65. The original notice was published on March 18, 2026. This correction notice extends the comment period for stakeholders to provide feedback on the proposed training requirements for workers handling hazardous waste.

ACIP Charter Renewal Notice

The CDC renewed the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) charter through April 2028. This routine administrative notice confirms the committee's continued operation under its federal advisory committee mandate. No new policy requirements or compliance obligations are established.

Reducing Bureaucracy and Burden for Children, Youth, and Family Programs

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) within HHS has published a proposed rule to reduce bureaucratic burden and administrative requirements for programs serving children, youth, and families. The rule aims to streamline regulations affecting child welfare, foster care, youth development, and family support programs. Public comments are being accepted through May 6, 2026.

E2B(R3) Data Standards for Postmarketing Safety Reports

FDA issued a notice proposing updated E2B(R3) data standards for electronic submission of postmarketing individual case safety reports to the FDA Adverse Event Monitoring System. The notice introduces new regional data elements and establishes an implementation schedule. Comments are due by October 1, 2026 (180 days from publication).