Allison LeMay: Supporting the People Who Keep Communities Running
Allison LeMay worked in a handful of service-oriented roles before finding her way to public sector HR. As she...
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Tech sector rallies against Pentagon demands for AI weapons use
Workers, unions, executives call out Pentagon’s recent AI-related moves
NFL’s Commanders pay $1M to settle DC workplace harassment lawsuit
The multiyear saga featured public denials of the employees’ claims from executives of the team, which reportedly maintained an...
Fired HR specialist wasn’t entitled to retroactive FMLA, 7th Circuit holds
The employee allegedly failed to comply with the employer’s call-out pol icy.
Employee sues Pilot Travel Centers for firing her during FMLA leave
Alleged racist remarks, a mental health crisis, and a termination — all within w eeks
Employee sues ADT alleging FMLA retaliation and 41-second firing call
Allegations include FMLA absences miscoded as unscheduled and altered benefits records
Ascension wins FMLA case over HR specialist’s missed return
HR specialist loses FMLA battle with Ascension – could your policies sur vive
Court rules Inova not joint employer of nurses fired over vaccine refusal
The ruling also exposes a costly EEOC mistake that HR teams must avoid
Court kills pension fund’s $800K claim over eight-year delay
The fund blamed a backlog. The court wasn’t buying it – and employers should take note
Court refuses to dismiss $80K pay gap suit after acquisition
Two male colleagues got $75K bonuses and VP titles. She got nothing
Missed ERISA deadline strips disability insurer of over $233,000
Your disability plan administrator might be one vague letter away from a courtroom disaster
How should HR handle politics in the workplace?
When an employee’s political expression interferes with business operations, HR must know how to proceed, writes David Urban, senior...
Why pay-for-performance programs don’t always work
Pay “sends a powerful message about what the organization values, who it invests in, and how effort translates into...
Trump’s anti-DEI orders stand for now, but future challenges can’t be ruled out
The White House is emboldened to act “aggressively,” making it important for employers to audit their DEI programs, attorneys...
Good AI systems require good data: What to consider when looking to data in hiring decisions
Ferrari may have a really fast car, but it’s not really that useful without the fuel powering its systems.Recruiting teams are racing to incorporate new AI tools into sourcing, screening, scheduling, and other steps along the TA process. As teams spend more time working alongside AI technology, the data underneath
More small businesses offer employees retirement plans than ever before
More small businesses are getting their employees ready for their golden years.Nearly one-third (30%) of US small businesses (those with between two and 99 employees) offered their employees a retirement plan in 2025, up from 19% in 2019, according to a recent report from payroll platform Gusto. That means 21.1