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Class-action suit claims Nike failed to provide pumping breaks, lactation room
In lieu of a dedicated lactation facility, the plaintiff alleged she was given the choice of pumping in her manager’s office, the store’s bathroom or her car.
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3 hiring and employment essentials small businesses need to know
In order to attract and retain top talent in a competitive landscape, business owners need to be aware of the latest employment trends so they can make informed decisions about their own hiring practices.
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CSX Transportation allegedly punished employees for using FMLA leave on holidays, weekends
The company also engaged in a “concerted campaign to purge itself” of workers who relied on FMLA leave during times it deemed inopportune, affecting over 140 workers, the class action alleged.
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How to make sexual harassment training effective
For employers keen to reduce harassment on the job, ensuring that learning materials go beyond compliance is key, experts said.
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Amazon CEO’s comments ‘threatened employees,’ NLRB judge says
The National Labor Relations Board found that Andy Jassy’s “coercive” statements violated labor law. The ruling may serve as a cautionary tale for those responding to workers’ union activity.
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Vast majority of Gen Z tech workers say they’d consider new career opportunities
With high dissatisfaction rates, young tech workers pointed to career development as a vital aspect of engagement and retention in a recent survey.
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Feds boost HSA contribution caps for 2025
The IRS published its annual inflation adjustments for high deductible health plan regulations Thursday.
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Building, facilities workers mobilize nationwide for better wages, benefits
From New York City to Los Angeles, workers are rallying for higher wages and improved conditions, threatening strikes if demands aren't met.
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Only 2% of CHROs say performance management systems work as intended
Employers scrutinized employee review processes in the wake of the pandemic and discovered a number of weaknesses.
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Nearly all tech leaders report challenges finding skilled talent
HR professionals should have defined hiring and retention plans in place to ensure talent challenges don’t put projects and priorities at risk, according to staffing firm Robert Half.
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Angi launches skilled trades scholarship program to bridge talent gap
With trades jobs marketplace BlueRecruit, the company also aims to connect skilled trades job seekers with businesses that are hiring.
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AI at work
Employers split on using generative AI for HR as legal risks loom
AI’s status as a mere curiosity for HR did not last very long, but a new Littler Mendelson survey suggests there may still be a significant level of hesitancy from organizations.
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New Jersey court says nondisparagement deals don’t hold
The ruling, which concerns an ex-police officer, comes amid a broader movement to limit employer use of NDAs.
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Garden leave could add value as noncompete alternative
Paying outgoing employees to remain as a resource while a replacement gets up to speed could gain currency as companies seek new ways to protect their interests.
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Many workers who quit their jobs during pandemic era now say they regret it
Although wages and benefits still drive job satisfaction, workers voiced more work culture concerns than the year before, according to The Conference Board.
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Meijer expands military leave benefits
The company’s new offerings mirror steps other employers have taken to specialize benefits for military personnel and veterans.
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ERGs can address innovation and talent development, report advises
But employers must remove barriers that can keep ERGs from reaching their full potential, according to an analysis by Great Place to Work.
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Federal judge halts Chamber’s challenge to FTC’s noncompete ban over a ‘race to file’
The district court will allow a lawsuit “rais[ing] identical legal theories” filed a day earlier to proceed first.
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More companies are tying ESG metrics to executive compensation: WTW
Despite political blowback in the U.S., companies are increasingly incorporating ESG metrics into performance measures, according to the insurance services provider.
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Employee has Title VII claim she was fired due to ‘stand by your man’ stereotype, court says
The court acknowledged the case could be complicated by the plaintiff's history, in that she had previously left her role alongside her partner.
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How GoDaddy’s head of sustainability approaches DEI
Kami Hoskins presents a case study of how pay parity and representation — the “E” and “D” in DEI — can be key objectives in sustainability work.
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Job security, work-life balance remain biggest challenges for women in revenue-generating roles
Women reported fewer promotions and fewer salary increases amid a tightening economy and slashed budgets.
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Unemployment rate for tech industry is under 3%
Notably, 46% of active tech job openings in April didn’t specifically require candidates to have a four-year degree, according to CompTIA.
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NLRB appeals joint employer ruling to 5th Circuit
A federal judge vacated the Board’s joint employer final rule in March, holding that it was “contrary to law” and “arbitrary and capricious.”
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Insurance groups challenge DOL fiduciary rule as ‘an assault on insurance agents’
The lawsuit is the latest in a series of legal challenges President Joe Biden’s agencies are facing this spring.
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Federal CROWN Act to ban hair discrimination reintroduced in Congress
The Senate blocked the bill in 2019 and 2022. Here’s what CROWN Act 2024 sponsors seek to do with this proposed federal legislation.