Penn granted stay in Trump administration’s quest for Jewish employees’ data
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American workers ‘can’t afford to wait’ on federal AI legislation, groups say
“Rather than respecting states’ authority to protect their own residents, the administration is doing the bidding of tech oligarchs,”...
Paper manufacturer that allegedly fired worker who obtained protective order settles with EEOC
The worker had reported a co-worker’s sexual harassment and been fired one day after securing an emergency protective order...
4 lawsuits alleging next-level HR misbehavior
Recent lawsuits allege HR misconduct ranging from looking through a worker’s private coaching sessions for “dirt” on his relationships...
The Shift From Reactive to Proactive Mental Health at Work with Stephen Sokoler
Most companies don’t think about employee mental health until something goes wrong and by then, it’s already too late....
World of HR: The Netherlands is slowly adopting a four-day workweek
One country has slowly been moving toward a four-day workweek, and according to reports, it’s thanks to women.Where in the world? Workers in the Netherlands averaged 32 hours of work per week in 2024, Fortune reported. And while the country doesn’t officially have a four-day workweek, it’s largely the norm
Listening Is Not Enough: Addressing the Employee Feedback Gap at Work
Employees report a feedback gap in the workplace, where even if data is collected, changes to the workplace are...
HR Job Requirements: What You Need To Know in 2026
Technological developments are reshaping the workplace fast, and the HR function is no exception. Today, employers prioritize skills and...
What Does the ADA Require Before You Pull a Telework Accommodation You Already Approved?
The employer granted a dispatcher’s telework accommodation, watched her work successfully from home for nearly three years, then yanked it without ever talking to her according to the EEOC. That sequence cost $280,000. This week is EEOC Settlement Week on The Employer Handbook: one recent EEOC settlement per day, with
Ep160: You Can Pump… If We’re Staffed
Send us Fan Mail When a medical facility told a new mother that she could take a couple of...
30 Best Stay Interview Questions To Ask Employees [Free Template]
Stay interview questions help employers uncover what employees value, where they may feel frustrated, and what support they need...
Geralda Larkins: Serving Her Community at the Point of Impact
Geralda Larkins’ career in public service started with one of the largest employers in U.S. federal government. Larkins is...
Salesforce Hit with Lawsuit Alleging Unfair Firing over FMLA-Protected Leave
Violations of an employee’s protected rights can have far-reaching consequences, and Salesforce is set to learn that the hard...
AI layoffs are creating a new divide in the workforce
If you believe 2025 was the year of brutal AI layoffs then you’re mistaken. We’re in the age of...
DOL’s attempt to simply joint employer rule
The U.S. Department of Labor is stirring the pot again with a proposed joint employer rule which aims to...
Fama Technologies Granted U.S. Patent on Foundational AI-Powered Social Media Screening Technology
The patent, which has a priority date of November 2015, covers Fama’s core method, system, and machine learning architecture...