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The Latest includes a brief update on federal and state level news on a New EEOC Enforcement Playbook, State Pushback on Disparate Impact, and The ICHRA Surge (June 2026).

Managers begin noticing attire more closely. Employees test boundaries, often unintentionally. HR fields questions that seem minor on the surface but quickly become more complicated in practice. But despite the annual debate, most summer dress code problems are not actually caused by what employees wear. They emerge when organizations rely on vague expectations, inconsistent enforcement, and subjective interpretations of professionalism.

"Dear Ellie" is an advice column from a seasoned HR consultant. Read her advice for an HR pro navigating how to handle late payroll issues.