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On-demand pay could create wage violations, Connecticut cautions employers
The warning comes as states and the federal government weigh options for regulating earned wage access products.
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Indeed lays off 1K employees, citing ‘global slow-down’ in hiring
“While the global economy has improved in several areas over the past year, we are not yet set up for sustainable growth,” CEO Chris Hyams said.
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AAPI month highlights inequalities in the workplace
From not feeling safe to speak out at work to facing supervisor bias to not landing roles on corporate boards, AAPI workers face a number of hurdles in the workplace.
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NLRB judges rule Starbucks participated in unfair labor practices in 2 cases
In one case, an NLRB judge found Starbucks fired a shift supervisor for closing a store early over staffing issues, which is a protected union activity.
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8 in 10 hiring managers say they’ve ghosted job candidates
Hiring managers point to reasons such as uncertainty, being overwhelmed with resumes and poor fit between the candidate and company.
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18 states challenge EEOC guidance on harassment based on gender identity
Through the guidance and reliance on Bostock, the agency unlawfully expanded Title VII to include “all transgender-related employment issues,” the states argued.
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USPS to pay $141K after firing worker for reporting an injury, judge rules
An OSHA investigator alleged USPS “has a pattern of retaliating against probationary employees who report workplace injuries.”
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HR leaders can play a critical guiding role in skills-based transformation
Companies should meet several fundamental conditions before moving along the spectrum of skills-based hiring, McLean & Co. says.
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2024 will be the year ‘AI at work gets real.’ But are employers ready?
Employees also are unwilling to wait for advice and are planning to skill up independently, a Microsoft report says.
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Red Hat’s DEI program was discriminatory, lawsuit says
A senior manager says he was fired for being White and male and was retaliated against for his merit-based hiring advocacy.
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Opinion
A new overtime threshold takes effect in mere weeks. HR should assess its impact now.
Expecting DOL’s rule to be blocked by July 1 and taking no action could result in millions in liability exposure for even a few misclassified employees, Farella Braun + Martel attorneys write.
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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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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.