Kroger store violated ADA by revoking worker’s accommodation, EEOC claims
A manager allegedly told the employee that the grocer had a “no sitting” policy despite it having provided the...
Monthly Archives: April 2026
H-1B visa program hits cap for the next fiscal year
Immigration and the H-1B visa program have been targets of the Trump administration, and many changes have left employers...
Legislative lowdown: DOL proposes higher minimum wages for some foreign-born workers, including H-1B holders
The Department of Labor (DOL) is seeking to increase the minimum wage levels employers must pay to foreign-born workers they’re hiring through visas such as the H-1B program and other labor certifications.A proposed rule issued by the DOL on Mar. 26 would change the way prevailing wage levels for workers
Does DEI still have a role to play in employer branding?
DEI rollbacks may be in vogue, but employers can still tout values alignment to attract talent, sources say.
Workers don’t know how to use AI — and companies are to blame, research finds
There’s an “alarming” lack of proficiency when it comes to workers’ understanding of artificial intelligence, a principal analyst at...
More companies say equity benefits are being used to attract talent
Equity and employee stock purchase plans are especially part of the conversation for technical talent, reports showed.
Can AI Skills Bring In Premium Pay? Employers Are On the Hunt for AI Experts
Building expertise in an industry makes you eligible for higher-paying roles, and it appears much the same for AI...
HR Skills Assessment: 7 Methods To Identify Gaps & Build a Stronger HR Team
An HR skills assessment is one of the most effective ways to understand whether your team is equipped to...
DE Talk Unplugged: Reworking Recruitment: AI, a Frozen Job Market & the Human Edge
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I Got Cease and Desisted. Now I Need Your Help.
I am an employment lawyer. I have spent over two decades helping employers avoid liability. Last week, I got a cease and desist letter. Against me. TL;DR: I received a cease and desist letter demanding that I immediately stop using the name “The Employer Handbook.” After careful legal review, I
6 Ways to Improve Trust in the Workplace
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Axed By An Email: Oracle’s Mass Layoffs for 2026 Are Underway
Turning rumor to reality, Oracle has resorted to layoffs for 2026. Market chatter from early last month had suggested...
Why Workplace Loneliness is HR’s Newest Safety Mandate
For decades, occupational safety focused on physical hazards like slick floors or faulty wiring. In 2026, the primary threat...
Kaizen for HR: Building a Culture of Constant Improvement
Many HR departments talk about continuous improvement, but few have a concrete system to make it happen. This is...
Q&A with Jane: How to Navigate a Salary Increase Request
Is your “compensation conversation” script feeling a bit rusty? Jane tackles the tough questions on how to respond when...
Unilever pauses global hiring amid Middle East conflict
Global hiring suspended for at least three months