EEOC & DOJ Action: The EEOC reached a settlement with the St. Louis Sheriff’s Office over race and age discrimination, saying Alfred Montgomery fired older workers without assessing performance and targeted employees who spoke up. Disability Compliance: OFCCP finalized rules ending disability self-identification and retiring Form CC-305 for federal contractors, effective Sept. 21, with HR urged to avoid system changes until then. Pay Transparency: EU pay transparency rules let workers request pay details by level and comparable roles; a survey found many employers still haven’t issued required annual notices. UAE Benefits Expansion: The UAE will extend pension coverage to part-time Emirati workers working 8–32 hours weekly, with employers handling registration. Retirement Plan Update: The University of Utah will cut its 401(a) contribution formula for new hires starting July 1, 2027 (14.2% down to 10%), while current employees keep the old rate. Hiring & Workforce Pressure: A county in Pennsylvania is struggling to fill CDL road-and-bridge roles despite higher pay, highlighting ongoing labor shortages. Workplace Culture Debate: Illinois lawmakers created a “workplace culture and accountability” group amid sexual harassment controversy, drawing criticism over whether HR should be handled internally. Career Mobility: McDonald’s Malaysia Vocational Academy says it has produced about 5,500 graduates since 2018 and aims to scale to 6,000 students a year by 2028.