{"id":10273,"date":"2026-04-12T21:02:02","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T21:02:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usatrustedlawyers.com\/blog\/policy-week-in-review-april-10-2026-littler\/"},"modified":"2026-04-12T21:02:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T21:02:02","slug":"policy-week-in-review-april-10-2026-littler","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usatrustedlawyers.com\/blog\/policy-week-in-review-april-10-2026-littler\/","title":{"rendered":"Policy Week in Review \u2013 April 10, 2026 | Littler"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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At a Glance<\/h3>\n

The Policy Week in Review, prepared by Littler\u2019s Workplace Policy Institute (WPI), sets forth WPI\u2019s updates on federal legislation, regulations, and congressional activity affecting the workplace.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

WIOA Reauthorization Introduced<\/strong><\/p>\n

House Education and Workforce Committee Chair Tim Walberg (R-MI) introduced \u201cA Stronger Workforce for America Act of 2026<\/a>\u201d (ASWA), which would reauthorize and modernize the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), the nation\u2019s primary workforce development law. Notably, the bill would transfer all adult education and family literacy functions from the Department of Education to the Department of Labor, which is in alignment with the administration\u2019s goals of reducing the footprint of the Department of Education. This move is not favored by the House minority and, therefore, the legislation has lost bipartisan support. However, many of the key provisions contained in the bill are carried over from a previous bipartisan agreement, including: improvements to federal labor market reporting data, reforms to the eligible training provider list, support for virtual employment services, dedicated funding for upskilling workers through \u201cindividual training accounts, on-the-job learning, and metrics to strengthen accountability to hold state and local workforce boards responsible for delivering positive outcomes for workers and job seekers.\u201d Given the lack of bipartisan support and narrow House majority, the legislation is unlikely to advance. <\/span><\/p>\n

EEOC Releases Report on Agency\u2019s Performance<\/strong><\/p>\n

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released a combined report<\/a> detailing the agency\u2019s FY27 performance plan and FY25 performance report. Regarding the agency\u2019s FY25 performance, the results reveal that the EEOC secured almost $660 million in monetary relief for victims of employment discrimination\u2014the agency\u2019s third-highest total monetary recovery in recent history. The report also outlines the agency\u2019s performance measurement process, including overarching goals and performance measures designed to gauge progress in meeting the goals.<\/p>\n

Chair Cassidy Sends Letter to Governor Ferguson Rebuking Enactment of Washington State\u2019s NLRB Trigger Law<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chair Bill Cassidy of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, wrote a letter<\/a> dated April 7 to Washington Governor Bob Ferguson raising questions and concerns regarding the recent enactment of state law HB 2471, which expands the jurisdiction of the state of Washington\u2019s Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC) to private-sector matters when the National Labor Relations Board declines to assert jurisdiction in a particular matter. Dr. Cassidy states, \u201cThis broad infringement of the NLRB\u2019s jurisdiction undermines processes long-enshrined in federal law that protect workers and falsely suggests to workers that PERC decisions can provide a legal resolution.\u201d<\/p>\n

Upcoming Congressional Hearings <\/strong><\/p>\n

Chair Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA) of the House Workforce Protections Subcommittee will hold the sixth hearing of its series on artificial intelligence, titled \u201cBuilding an AI-Ready America: Understanding AI\u2019s Economic Impact on Workers and Employers,\u201d on Wednesday, April 15, at 10:15 a.m. ET. The hearing will be live-streamed on the Committee\u2019s YouTube page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Chair Rick Allen (R-GA) of the House Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions will hold a hearing, titled \u201cExamining the Policies and Priorities of the Employee Benefits Security Administration,\u201d on Thursday, April 16 at 10:15 a.m. ET. The hearing will be live-streamed on the Committee\u2019s YouTube page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Chair Tim Walbert (R-MI) of the House Education and Workforce Committee will hold a hearing, titled \u201cExamining the Polices and Priorities of the Department of Human Services,\u201d on Friday, April 17 at 9:00 a.m. ET. The hearing will be live-streamed on the Committee\u2019s YouTube page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

DOL to Host Inaugural \u201cShaping the Future of American Workforce\u201d Event<\/strong><\/p>\n

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) will host an inaugural event at its headquarters focused on \u201cShaping the Future of the American Workforce\u201d on Monday, April 27 from 9 a.m.-11:00 a.m. The roundtable event will convene multiple stakeholders, including industry, educators, and community leaders, to explore pathways for in-demand jobs and strategies to strengthen America\u2019s workforce.<\/p>\n

Registration Link<\/strong>: https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/shaping-the-future-of-american-workforce-tickets-1986833720141?aff=oddtdtcreator<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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