Court voids Blue Origin’s arbitration clause over four unconscionable elements
The space company’s standard employee agreement couldn’t survive scrutiny
Author: Human Resources Director America
Payroll errors force Jack in the Box into wage class retrial
A fraction-of-a-cent mistake ran for eight years – and the penalty wages reached $5.3 mil lion
FTC orders Rollins to scrap non-compete clauses for workers
The 10-year consent order spells out exactly what HR teams must do to comply
Toshiba must face race discrimination suit after court partly rejects dismissal bid
Seven employees walked free – but the company itself isn’t off the hook
Court rejects wrongful termination claim against UC Health after HIPAA report
She viewed the record for just 18 seconds – her supervisor pushed for leniency, but HR held firm
Microsoft and OpenAI shake up AI alliance. HR doesn’t care who wins
Microsoft and OpenAI are dominating headlines, but which AI platforms are actually transforming HR?
Hiring needs to enter its ‘seduction’ era, talent acquisition pro says
Workers are staying put for security amid market uncertainty, so recruiters have to do more than offer a job,...
Week in review: MrBeast company sued over harassment
We’re rounding up last week’s stories, including what makes an ideal leader and the NFL’s second chance hiri ng...
Despite the hype, AI is not replacing the customer service workforce
The hype says “agentless” service is imminent, but data shows most teams are still staffing up while trying to...
It’s not just an AI strategy – you need a talent strategy too: Aon CEO
Aon head says companies fixated on artificial intelligence without an equally serious commitment to their people are missing the...
Updating Job Descriptions for Compliance and Pay Transparency: A Strategic Approach for 2026
In the ever-evolving HR landscape, updating job descriptions is no longer just an administrative task. Today, it serves as...
The DOJ Joins xAI’s Lawsuit Against Colorado Law Regulating AI in Hiring
Colorado’s SB 24-205 AI law governing the deployment of “high-risk” AI systems for procedures like hiring has now been...
Why The Rules Exist
“Do you have any rules in your house?” I asked this question of the three-year-olds I teach in my...
Can a $2 Billion Company Claim a $1,700 Accommodation Is Too Expensive?
According to the EEOC, a $2 billion company said it couldn’t afford $1,700 hearing protection for an employee losing her hearing on the job. A federal lawsuit and a $100,000 settlement later, that calculus looks different. This week is EEOC Settlement Week on The Employer Handbook: one recent EEOC settlement
Oklahoma Senate Approves COLAs for State’s Retired Public Employees
The Oklahoma state Senate has advanced a series of bills that could provide the state’s retired public employees with...
How To Get HR Certification Online: What To Do & Which Path Fits You
If you’re looking into how to get an HR certification online, one of the first things worth knowing is...