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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Francis ScialabbaThe Department of Labor (DOL) recently rescinded a rule that would have raised the salary threshold for white-collar workers to qualify for overtime.The rule, which was issued by President Joe Biden’s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...
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...
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
The EEOC Wants to Kill the EEO-1. Here’s What Employers Should Do in the Meantime.
The EEO-1 filing requirement has existed since 1966. It may not exist much longer. TL;DR: On May 14, 2026, the EEOC submitted a proposal to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) to rescind the EEO-1 reporting requirement, along with several other workforce demographic reporting obligations. Nothing has changed yet
World of HR: Just 19% of large companies in Japan plan to hire new graduates next year
Morning BrewIt’s graduation season, but unfortunately for many new workforce entrants and rising seniors, some companies across the globe are decreasing their entry level hiring efforts.Where in the world? Just 19% of 111 major companies surveyed in Japan plan to increase recruitment of 2027 graduates, according to a new survey
Colorado corrections officer’s lawsuit over racial sensitivity training tossed out (again)
Illustration: Morning Brew Design, Photo: zendograph / Adobe StockA Colorado corrections officer lost a lawsuit on Monday against his former employer over its mandatory DEI training, making it the second time his case was dismissed. The case is the latest in a string of cases where DEI training has ultimately
The DOL Just Made It Official: The 2024 Overtime Rule Is Gone and the $684 Threshold Is Back.
The 2024 overtime rule is officially gone from the federal rulebook. Courts killed it a year and a half ago; the DOL just got around to the paperwork. TL;DR: Federal courts in Texas vacated the Biden administration’s 2024 overtime rule, which would have pushed the standard FLSA white collar salary
The Hidden Lawsuits in Your Hiring Process: Background Screening Compliance Explained
Compliance doesn’t begin with a background check — it starts at the very first touchpoint with a candidate. In this live...
A “Repugnant and Racially Hostile” Blackface Doll Hung by a Noose At Work. It Still Wasn’t Enough for a Hostile Work Environment Claim.
The court called it “repugnant and racially hostile.” It still wasn’t enough. A recent appellate decision affirming summary judgment for the employer on a hostile work environment claim is a useful reminder of how high the severe-or-pervasive bar actually is. TL;DR: A Black employee alleged a racially hostile work environment
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Most employers aren’t touching paid leave, for now
In recent weeks employers including Zoom and Deloitte made headlines for reducing paid family leave benefits.Offerings that were previously considered industry-leading appear less so with the changes. Certain Deloitte employees will see their paid family leave cut in half, from 16 weeks to eight weeks. Zoom reduced its leave from
PayPal agrees to $30 million settlement with the Department of Justice
PayPal will waive $30 million in processing fees for $1 billion in small business transactions as part of a new settlement with the Department of Justice (DOJ) signed on May 12.The settlement resolves a DOJ investigation into PayPal over a 2020 program that guaranteed a $530 million investment for Black
Employees want better benefits from their employers
Is cash still king? If not, employees might just say benefits are queen instead…Better benefits are a top motivator for employees on the job hunt, according to a recent report from HCM software company isolved. Of the 56% of employees who’ve applied for a new job in the last year,
Google says it’s ‘proud’ of its work with the US government, despite employees’ concerns
Earlier this year, more than 1,600 Google employees signed a petition opposing the tech company’s contracts with government agencies including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). And, late last month, Alphabet’s president of global affairs, Kent Walker, responded, though not in the way employees were likely hoping.Walker sent a memo to