Compliance Stuff

In this episode of our  Defensible Decisions  podcast, Scott Kelly (Birmingham/Washington, D.C.), who is chair of the firm’s Workforce Analytics and Compliance Practice Group, is joined by Kiosha Dickey (Columbia) and Jay Patton (Birmingham) to discuss the increasingly complex landscape of workforce reporting requirements for 2026 and beyond. The speakers cover essential federal obligations like the EEO-1 and VETS 4212 reports, while exploring the expanding state-level requirements in California, Illinois, Massachusetts, and New York City that are adding new layers of compliance challenges for multistate employers. The speakers provide practical guidance on California’s enhanced reporting fields, mandatory penalties, upcoming transition to SOC codes, and critical action items employers should prioritize now to ensure accurate, timely filings and avoid costly enforcement consequences. Transcript Announcer: Welcome to the Ogletree Deakins podcast, where we provide listeners wit...

Takeaways Workforce-related reporting obligations to federal and state governments extend beyond the Employer Information Report (EEO-1 Report) and include emerging state-specific workforce and pay data reporting requirements. Coverage thresholds, information disclosure requirements and deadlines vary by jurisdiction, making compliance more complex, particularly for multistate employers. Planning and cross-team coordination are critical for meeting overlapping federal and state data reporting obligations accurately and on time. Related links EEO Data Collections VETS-4212 Federal Contractor Reporting   Jackson Lewis Pay Equity Resources Article As employers plan for their compliance year ahead, workforce data reporting obligations continue to be a major concern. In some states, filing obligations have expanded beyond basic Employer Information Report EEO-1 reporting, as is required by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to include state-specific disclosure obligation...