Race bias claims tied to drug test can go to jury, 11th Circuit says
Evidence showed an employer rehired a White employee but not two Black employees after firing all three for the...
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Amtrak’s ‘relaxed’ COVID-era FMLA policy didn’t cover plaintiff’s unexplained absences, judge rules
The court’s analysis demonstrates the importance of thorough documentation in intermittent Family and Medical Leave Act complia nce.
Another ‘whiplash’ month for the labor market as August beats expectations
The market remains in a “fragile” state, one economist said, as sensitivity to inflation, interest rates and geopolitical tensions...
Lowe’s Foundation launches skilled trades coalition to train 1M workers by 2035
The move comes amid a significant skilled trades labor shortage in the U.S.
Finance is ‘leaning in’ to manage healthcare costs, WTW exec says
CFOs are increasingly partnering with HR executives to help trim rising healthcare costs, WTW’s Tim Stawicki s ays.
Company’s inability to explain one manager’s firing over another keeps FMLA claim alive
Comparators can make or break many types of employment lawsuits, including those involving protected leave.
This week in 5 numbers: The right personality could make up for a skills gap
Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week — including how many work-related jams HR Dive compiled for...
Employers predict moderate pay increases for fourth consecutive year
But compensation decisions often “continue well beyond the annual merit cycle,” Mar sh said.
Data center employers face acute shortage of skilled workers, report finds
Recruiting from adjacent sectors like telecommunications and utility grid operations can help build a sustainable talent pipeline, Kelly Services...
Employees say only 60% of onboarding materials are necessary
Workers receive an average of 13 onboarding documents in their first week, an Adobe survey found.
4th Circuit backs worker who cited the Bible in abstaining from COVID vaccine policy
Federal courts have closely scrutinized the nature of plaintiffs’ religious beliefs in challenges to employers’ COVID-19 vaccination m andates.
Cotopaxi repays workers at Taiwan mills for predatory recruitment fees
The outdoor apparel and accessories brand has been working to remediate unethical recruitment practices initially identified at two fabric...
Former Golden State Warriors employees allege retaliation for engagement survey responses
The plaintiffs said they “encountered a workplace marked by discrimination, hostility, and retaliation,” while GSW said the allegations were...
EEOC wants to end demographic reporting. Smart companies won’t stop measuring.
As the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission moves to end demographic data reporting, employers must decide if data collection...
Schedule flexibility may be key in keeping mothers in the workforce
New research questions the belief that what working mothers want most is remote work.
The wavering economy ticks up as a factor in executive benefits decisions
Retention and succession planning remain the key priorities, although many companies have no benefits strategies designed to support leadership...