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Fired EEOC Commissioner Samuels files lawsuit against Trump
In firing Jocelyn Samuels, Trump “undermined the EEOC’s historic independence and interfered with its statutorily mandated duties to protect workers from discrimination,” per the lawsuit.
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The people-first workplace approach is slipping away, researchers say
From AI to DEl, people-first policies are on the back burner, data from Leapsome shows.
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On DEI, employers are either stepping up or stepping back
As employers re-establish their stance, attorneys, former government officials and workplace culture experts are also forecasting the future of DEI.
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Glassdoor: Employee confidence low but improving, despite tariff and layoff concerns
Among workers new to the workforce, confidence dropped to the lowest level since Glassdoor started collecting data in April 2016.
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Worker bargaining power has fallen since Q4 2024, ZipRecruiter says
“While Q4’s figures hinted at a potential rebound in worker bargaining power, the latest results suggest that momentum was short-lived,” a report said.
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Bill would nullify PWFA abortion-related protections
The “Love Them Both Act” joins other challenges to EEOC’s controversial interpretation.
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DailyPay sues New York Attorney General, denying its payments are loans
The early wage access provider contended that it has been transparent in how it presents its services and the fees associated with them.
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Deep DiveTrump’s immigration enforcement against employers has been gradual. That may soon change.
Worksite visits and arrests at smaller worksites are already happening. Operations against bigger employers, coupled with the threat of penalties, are likely fast approaching.
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California to launch ‘career passports’ to encourage job access
The program is part of a broader plan by the state to improve career pathways, particularly for historically disadvantaged groups.
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Remote monitoring references are up 216% in the past 4 years, Glassdoor says
Researchers suggested a Big Brother era may be upon corporate America, despite worker unease.
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Apple, Michigan State University to jointly open manufacturing academy
The program is part of the iPhone maker’s $10 billion commitment to building advanced manufacturing and skills development nationwide.
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Most tech workers exaggerate their AI-related knowledge, survey shows
Members of the C-suite — at 91% of those surveyed — were most likely to pretend to know more about AI than they actually do.
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NLRB quorum restored by DC Circuit as SCOTUS appeal looms
The months-long case directly challenges President Donald Trump’s power to remove members of independent government agencies at will.
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Former EEOC officials say acting chair’s guidance on DEI a ‘grave disservice’ to employers
Employers need a “positive forward-looking framework” for DEI, and the acting chair’s document “is inadequate to that task,” the former officials said.
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Chipotle settles EEOC lawsuit alleging supervisor yanked Muslim employee’s hijab
Under the consent decree, Chipotle must pay $20,000 and emphasize workplace dignity and respect in court-mandated training for employees at eight Kansas restaurants.
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OpinionCHROs to play a ‘critical role’ in creating a human-driven future of AI
HR teams can serve as the bridge between technology and people, ensuring that organizations use AI to enhance human capabilities, write two Deloitte leaders.
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Sharing measurable hiring goals can attract more diverse talent, research says
Specific goals, rather than vague statements, appear to attract applicants, though phrasing can make a major difference.
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New Form I-9 reinstates language removed by Biden
The update comes as the Trump administration is set to increase inspections of employers’ worker authorization documents.
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Pregnancy discrimination remains a priority in recent EEOC cases, lawsuits show
Although EEOC has yet to file a complaint relating to abortion-related accommodations, its controversial final rule has provoked a number of lawsuits from religiously affiliated employers.
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BLS jobs reportStrong jobs report doesn’t yet reflect tariff uncertainty, economists say
If stability remains out of sight, layoffs could be back on the table, a ManpowerGroup executive said.
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Employers say they’re shifting away from assigned desks, large private offices
Leaders are also seeing the importance of quiet spaces for employees to meet and do work requiring sustained focus, according to CBRE research.
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More worker benefits can lead to improved mental health, studies show
Factors such as paid medical or family leave correlated with reduced rates of suicide in construction, according to panelists of a recent webinar.
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California dialysis provider must stop threatening union workers, judge orders
An administrative law judge held that Satellite Healthcare violated labor law when it allegedly changed workplace policies to punish unionized workers and fired a “key union supporter.”
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This week in 5 numbers: Even tech workers can’t find jobs
Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including the amount of voluntary turnover that was reduced by paid time off.
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PTO reduces job hopping regardless of employee satisfaction, study finds
Paid time off can be a low-cost and popular benefit, but whether workers feel comfortable using it is another story.
