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Transgender Chick-fil-A worker settles sexual harassment case
A U.S. district court in March dismissed the franchisee's argument that the worker couldn’t have been subjected to sexual harassment by her co-workers because she is heterosexual.
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Nearly half of HR professionals are new to their role, report shows
C-suite executives said they see HR as the owner of leadership development and cited a “lack of HR support” as a top reason for ineffective management.
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Labor Department, challengers argue over ESG rule’s tiebreaker standard post-Chevron
A lawyer for the agency said he believes “the logic of the District Court's opinion would produce the same result” under the Loper Bright ruling.
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1 in 3 companies don’t have a pay equity strategy, survey shows
Closing the pay gap has become an urgent priority as companies move to comply with new laws and attract and retain talent, a new report indicates.
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AI at work
AI monitoring for productivity can backfire, Cornell researchers find
Employers are more likely to gain buy-in if AI is there to assist, not judge.
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FTC slams pharmacy benefit managers in first report from ongoing investigation
On Tuesday, regulators updated the public on their almost three-year-old inquiry into PBMs’ anticompetitive business practices. The report is not positive for the companies, which immediately criticized it as one-sided.
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Why mentorship matters even as new grad hiring drops off
Mentors may keep young hires engaged with their work — and stop them from looking for greener pastures.
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Applicants hate when job ads lack a salary range or potential for remote work, survey shows
As the “big stay” continues, employers must level up their hiring strategies to attract top talent, Robert Half says.
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US employers and workers say they face a major skills development disconnect
Although employees want to learn and employers know it’s useful, there’s still a gap in L&D uptake, a survey says.
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Despite added jobs, hotel employment lags pre-pandemic levels
Hotel employment lags pre-pandemic levels “despite near-record high wages and expanding workplace benefits and flexibility,” one executive said.
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EEOC to take another swing at pay data collection, regulatory agenda shows
The agency required pay data collection once before but abandoned the effort after facing challenges and determining the process was burdensome for employers.
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Disability nonprofit will pay over $1M for allegedly failing to accommodate deaf workers
The EEOC’s recently updated guidance on the ADA and hearing disabilities addresses some of the accommodation issues raised in the case.
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8th Circuit revives FMLA, ADA claims that manager was fired due to diabetic episode
While the manager had violated policy by previously abandoning her shift without warning twice, she may not have been capable of informing the employer the third time, the 8th Circuit found.
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Black farmers call on Tractor Supply CEO to resign following diversity about-face
John Boyd, president of the National Black Farmers Association, a Tractor Supply shareholder and fourth-generation farmer, said he has tried to reach out to the company’s top executive.
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HR leaders have a responsibility to be trauma-informed, McLean says
Educating stakeholders on trauma awareness allows for a “continuation of learning,” McLean & Co.’s director of HR research said.
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FTC noncompete ban partially blocked by Texas judge
Judge Ada Brown held that the agency violated the Administrative Procedural Act and exceeded its statutory authority.
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Even as it takes effect, DOL’s overtime rule could still face courts’ wrath
One potential emerging threat to the rule is the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the Chevron doctrine for evaluating agency regulations.
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Judge denies 17 states’ request to halt pregnancy accommodation rule amid appeal
The court dismissed with prejudice an earlier challenge, and the plaintiffs appealed that ruling.
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Opinion
Mental health benefits at work are getting better. Here’s how we can go further.
Congress must invest more and act soon to reauthorize telehealth extensions before it’s too late, argues the director of health policy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
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How to make employees feel included, according to researchers
Burnout and inclusion are statistically intertwined, Boston Consulting Group said in a recent report.
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Attrition rates stabilize, but half of companies report at least 15% turnover
Although retention continues to improve overall, employee experience and productivity may still need help.
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Casual dress codes, informal etiquette may help recruiting and retention, survey indicates
Employers may want to be more lenient with attire, cellphones and communication, but such shifts also may confuse employees if expectations aren't clear.
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Title VII at 60: A look at the landmark law’s past, present and future
HR Dive has prepared a series of articles on the history and future of the Civil Rights Act of 1964’s Title VII.
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Balls Food Stores transfers company ownership to workers
The Midwest chain said the move builds on its legacy of “creating a teammate-centric culture.”
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Grocer pays $40K to settle claims it asked applicant to cut his dreads
The case dates back to before the U.S. Supreme Court changed how employers must show undue hardship when considering religious accommodation requests.