EEOC asks judge to assist in probe of San Francisco government’s DEI trainings
The City and County of San Francisco allegedly required attendance of a seminar series featuring “derogatory and vitriolic statements”...
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Potential Retaliation in Schedule Changes and Transfers Under USERRA, Federal Officials Warn
The warning follows a 2025 amendment that expanded the law’s cover age.
DOL Clarifies That 14-Minute Walk to Break Area May Not Constitute FLSA Violations
The department weighed in on several wage-and-hour questions in a trio of opinion letters made public Tuesday.
Excessive Use of Generative AI Could Impair Leaders’ Decision-Making, Study Suggests
The technology lacks the context or moral judgment needed to make complex decisions, meaning relying on it too much...
Employment in Technology Continues to Rise Amid Tech Sector Layoffs
As companies across industries prioritize artificial intelligence, tech job openings are coming from an increasing variety of organizations.
Should Businesses Compromise on DEI with the Trump Administration for Success?
Jacob Grumbach spearheaded research that determined S&P 500 companies that stuck with DEI outperformed their peers. Here’s his advice...
Rodeo tickets and nude dancers: DOL details alleged policy violations under former secretary
The Office of Inspector General recommended the department strengthen whistleblower protections and mandate annual training on inappropriate workplace relationships.
Fact or fiction? Deepfakes complicate harassment investigations
As technology evolves, employers must consider new issues when conducting harassment investigations, writes Tracey Diamond, a partner at Troutman Pepper...
4 stories on crafting a good onboarding experience
Employers need to focus on grounding new workers in the organization and preparing them for the work to come,...
Research: Executives Misjudge Future Work Disruptions
From workforce reduction to emerging technologies, leaders have a lot on their plate — and HR can step up...
Employers that only ‘talk the talk’ on AI may jeopardize worker trust
Businesses should watch for a gap between corporate AI promises and actual implementation, research indicates.
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.