Greenlight

Policy

Federal EO Compliance Guidance Updated for 2026 Contractors

The OFCCP issued updated compliance guidance affecting approximately 250,000 federal contractors. New requirements mandate enhanced pay equity documentation and public reporting of EEO-1 data. Contractors have 90 days to update their programs.

Higher Education

HBCU Enrollment Rises 4.1% — Largest Gain in a Decade

HBCU enrollment reached 367,000 students in fall 2025, a 4.1% increase year-over-year. The growth is driven by increased federal funding and strong recruitment pipelines at flagship HBCUs. Retention rates also improved to 74% across the sector.

Healthcare

Non-Profit Hospitals Face New EEO Compliance Pressure from CMS

CMS has signaled stricter enforcement of equal employment conditions tied to Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement. Hospitals that cannot document workforce equity programs may face funding reviews beginning Q3 2026. The rule affects approximately 4,800 non-profit facilities.

AI & Workforce

EEOC Launches Task Force on Algorithmic Hiring Discrimination

The EEOC announced a dedicated task force to investigate algorithmic hiring tools for disparate impact violations. Over 1,200 pending audits were referenced in the announcement. Employers using AI screening tools are advised to conduct voluntary adverse impact analyses immediately.

Workforce

Pay Equity Gap Narrows to 82 Cents for White Women — Persists at 54 Cents for Latinas

New BLS data shows the overall gender pay gap narrowed slightly to 82.3 cents on the dollar. However, Latina workers continue to earn just 54 cents compared to white non-Hispanic men. Researchers attribute the persistent gap to occupational segregation and underrepresentation in leadership pipelines.