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Employer settles claims that it refused to promote Black employee, fired her after bias complaint
Retaliation is unlawful irrespective of the validity of an employee’s complaint, the EEOC reminded employers.
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Sponsored by PearsonFrom burnout to balance: Building resilience in high-risk roles
Chronic work stress can negatively impact individual employees and the organizations they serve. Here’s how you can help prevent burnout and build resilience in your workforce.
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Lender reaches agreement with EEOC over claims it ignored supervisor’s harassment victims
In one case, the commission alleged, Academy Mortgage Corp. transferred an employee to a different branch after she complained of the conduct, before ultimately firing her.
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‘Heavy lift’: Colorado AI law sets high bar, analysts say
Colorado’s sweeping new AI law could be a blueprint for other states, per experts. Like the EU AI Act, the law applies to both developers and deployers of AI systems.
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ERGs, DEI trainings remain under the microscope as HR responds to scrutiny
Joint guidance from federal agencies has changed the DEI landscape, according to a management-side attorney.
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Nearly half of workers have considered quitting over employer’s ethics, report finds
Favoritism, retaliation and performative diversity “undermine employees’ sense of safety and trust,” a Resume Now expert said.
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Nearly 9% of younger workers use alcohol or drugs at work, study shows
Substance use occurs more often in blue-collar and service industry jobs, but comprehensive policies and supportive interventions can help, researchers said.
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Performance reviews undermine woman’s bias claim against Exxon Mobil, 7th Circuit says
Management-side attorneys have repeatedly stressed the importance of thorough documentation in defending employment lawsuits.
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Wells Fargo workers allege union-busting again
Employees rallied in Charlotte on Tuesday to call attention to allegations that a senior HR executive at the bank is coercing workers to decertify their union.
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Starbucks shifts to 4-day RTO for corporate employees
Starbucks won’t require individual workers to relocate, but new positions or lateral moves within the company will come with an in-person requirement.
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Political conflict at work offers HR an opportunity to take the lead, expert says
Researcher Michael Sosnowski shares best practices around politically charged conversations, noting that HR alone can’t be responsible for handling workplace conflicts.
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AI may diminish demand for high-wage skills like data analysis, research finds
In contrast, skills requiring human interaction and coordination will grow in importance and likely command higher salaries, according to a Stanford study.
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Most employers worldwide feel unprepared for pay transparency laws
The vast majority of companies remain focused on compliance rather than using pay transparency as a strategic priority, a survey shows.
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Deep DiveHow to protect employees from heat and other climate extremes
Basics like shade, water and rest can help, but HR should involve workers in the planning process, sources told HR Dive.
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HR manager ends lawsuit alleging Clorox fired her for reporting bias complaints
The plaintiff said the employer refused to investigate allegations of racial preference at an Atlanta facility. Clorox denied the plaintiff’s claims.
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Are misperceptions about higher education’s cost causing adults to skip college?
Around three-fourths of adults say college is unaffordable, though most “significantly” overestimated the cost of attendance, a recent survey found.
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Stanford researcher was harassed, fired due to antisemitism, lawsuit alleges
A university spokesperson told HR Dive that “Stanford takes any allegation of antisemitism very seriously,” but “a thorough investigation” found the allegations to be unsubstantiated.
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Nearly 1 in 3 employers plan to expand voluntary benefits by 2027
Quality-of-life products, such as pet insurance and employee perks programs, have increased in recent years and can improve employee satisfaction, Gallagher says.
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Employers report unchanged salary budgets, with increases flat at 3.5%
“Organizations are being more deliberate about how they allocate pay, where they focus investment and what outcomes they expect to drive,” a WTW director said.
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Glassdoor and Indeed announce layoffs, reportedly due to AI
The news follows a leadership shuffle at Indeed last month in which the company’s CEO acknowledged a focus on leveraging artificial intelligence moving forward.
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SHRM25Getting personal, rising above and avoiding lawsuits: 8 stories from SHRM25
Former U.S. President Joe Biden was among the speakers at the massive convention for HR professionals, held in San Diego.
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Widening AI training gap ushers in ‘birth of a new digital divide,’ BambooHR says
Although most employees say they want to improve their AI-related skills, only about a third have received formal training from their employer, according to a new report.
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The supervisor crisis — and why companies should be worried
Without a pipeline of future supervisors, companies may experience a leadership vacuum in coming years, a new report found.
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TikTokers promote the construction trades to young workers
Online influencers are reaching members of Gen Z via the popular social media site.
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Congressional Dems blast EEOC acting chair for alleged coercion leading to $1B in pro bono law services
The lawmakers accused Andrea Lucas of leveraging the agency’s power on behalf of President Donald Trump.
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This week in 5 numbers: Nearly a quarter of companies offer GLP-1 drug coverage for weight management
Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including the percentage of managers who use AI to help determine terminations.
