The HR Skills That Actually Lead to Higher Salaries (AIHR Careers Research)
Your salary in HR has less to do with years of experience than you might think. What matters more...
Monthly Archives: May 2026
Central Transport Settles Massive Sex Discrimination Lawsuit for $5.5 Million
In a major victory for workplace equality, the EEOC has reached a multi-million-dollar settlement with Central Transport LLC. T...
EEOC Rescission Proposal: The Future of EEO-1 Reporting in 2026
The world of federal labor compliance shifted on May 14, 2026, when the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) submitted...
She Complained About Harassment, Got a Protective Order, and Was Fired the Next Day. An $80K Lesson in Bad Timing.
According to the EEOC, an employee complained about six months of sexual harassment. Her employer allegedly did nothing. So she went to court, got a protective order against the harasser, handed a copy to HR, and was fired the next day. The harasser kept his job. TL;DR: A paper products
Report Finds Women Dramatically Overrepresented in Most AI-Vulnerable Jobs
A new analysis finds more than eight in 10 workers in the jobs most at-risk for being lost to...
Ep162: Why Raising Minimum Wage Creates Upward Salary Pressure
Send us Fan Mail Most HR conversations overlook the real drivers behind employee retention and wage satisfaction. What if...
Chase Martin: Grateful for His Path to Public Service
Early in his professional life, the public sector wasn’t necessarily on Chase Martin’s radar. But just one job ad...
Gen Z and Mental Health with Dr. Mary Collins
AI is moving faster than most workplaces can rewrite their playbooks, and that raises a blunt question: if machines...
CEO Marc Benioff’s AI Use for Employee Monitoring Raises Some Questions
Taking the idea of employee monitoring to new frontiers with AI, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff just revealed that he...
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Legislative lowdown: DOL rescinds Biden-era overtime rule
Francis ScialabbaThe Department of Labor (DOL) recently rescinded a rule that would have raised the salary threshold for white-collar workers to qualify for overtime.The rule, which was issued by President Joe Biden’s administration in April 2024, would’ve raised the annual overtime salary threshold for executive, administrative, and professional (EAP) employees
Beware of losing the rule you hate
“Chris and Jan have broken a Swiss law. What law is it ? ” This is a question I...
Walmart Settles Lawsuit Alleging ADA Violation Against a Deaf Applicant
Walmart has agreed to pay out $230,000 to settle allegations of ADA violations presented by the U.S. Equal Employment...
The Hidden Price of HR Compliance Mistakes: How Smart Teams Reduce Risk
HR compliance mistakes can cost organizations far more than just fines. While employment law penalties are often the most...
Samsung Faces a Massive Union Strike as Last-Minute Negotiations Proceed
Samsung is set to revisit union negotiations in hopes of warding off a potential strike this week, one that...
Some employers rethink 401(k) matches amid financial uncertainty
Francis ScialabbaCould the beloved 401(k) match be next on the benefits chopping block?That looks to be the case for at least one technology services and outsourcing firm. TTEC recently paused 401(k) matches for its US-based employees, Business Insider reported on May 8. The company, which is headquartered in Austin, has