‘Not pregnant’: worker sues Amazon over disability accommodation denial
She got one week on a slower packing line. Then came the meeting that ended it all
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Court forces Torrance to open Fair Chance Act hiring files
23 applicants, one in-house attorney, and a privilege claim that didn’t survive ap peal
Ohio court forces employer back to arbitration after union standoff
It told workers the deal was done and refused to process grievances
Worker’s drug test dooms workers’ comp claim after factory fall
He blamed the cocaine on his marijuana. The court was not convinced
Moderna’s vaccine ‘MacGyver’ sues after alleged mental health leave firing
His own FMLA leave became the basis for the review that cost him his job
She Couldn’t Do Every Task Remotely. Her Accommodation Claim Still Survived.
The employee admitted she could not do every part of her job from home. Her employer still needed a better explanation for why remote work would burden the business. TL;DR: A federal appeals court revived a dental employee’s religious accommodation claim because the employer had not adequately supported its remote-work
Amazon admits AI metrics are flawed but says they still count
Revised software engineer role guideline follows Amazon’s shutdown of its internal AI leaderboard over tokenmax xing
HR leaders pressed to prove learning’s impact, but data falls short
Overreliance on completion metrics tops list of barriers, as leaders expect a gradual measurement shift
Why HR and People Managers Need to Work Better Together
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Deel vs. Rippling: Pricing, Features & Key Differences (2026 Comparison Guide)
Compare pricing, features & which is better for global teams. Learn more about Deel and Rippling right h e...
The rise of the ‘people engineer’: HR’s next AI-era role
A former software engineer turned chief people officer makes the case for a new kind of technical talent in...
Delta’s pay cut to injured baggage handler didn’t fly in court
His doctor ordered more therapy. Delta read it as a green light to cut pay
#107 – Can We Automate Hiring Without Losing the Human Touch?
This post was originally published on this site. In Episode 107 of The Purple Acorn HR Morning Show, hosts...
Stop Telling Your People to Get Over It, with Tara Rolstad
Most managers want to support someone on their team who’s struggling. Very few were ever shown how. So when...
What Are the Best Practical HR Courses? 5 Options That Build Job-Ready Skills
The best practical HR courses help you build skills you can use at work right away. Think smoother hiring...
EEOC’s Lawsuit Over a Women-Only Work Event Clears Its First Court Hurdle
A company-paid hotel stay, meals, and two days away from regular duties sound like nice work perks. Restricting the invitation list by sex can turn those perks into a discrimination lawsuit. TL;DR: A federal court allowed the EEOC’s sex discrimination lawsuit over a women-only networking event to proceed. Excluded male