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    EEOC signals rollback of Pregnant Workers Fairness Act regulations

    Current regulations open the door to “requiring accommodations potentially extending to a myriad of conditions ranging from infertility to menstruation to hormone issues to menopause,” Chair Andrea Lucas previously wrote.

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    AI is changing the workforce faster than jobs can keep up

    95% of HR leaders say staff use AI daily in roles where AI isn't in the job description.

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    Employee engagement hits 15-year low, Gallup finds

    The biggest declines came from hybrid and remote employees at companies that had adopted artificial intelligence, according to the pollster.

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    HR employee’s bias claims against NYC cathedral fall flat, judge rules

    The case may demonstrate the importance of documenting performance issues in defending against discrimination litigation.

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    Inside the Supreme Court case that could decide Title IX employee protections

    This month, the high court will hear arguments on whether higher education workers have the right to sue their institutions for sex-based discrimination.

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    4 trends to expect in L&D in 2027

    Learning leaders face “pretty lofty expectations from both our CHROs and our boards,” a Gartner analyst said.

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    Kentucky college grants religious accommodation excusing humanist from AI use

    The news demonstrates an emerging compliance issue facing employers as they move to adopt the technology.

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    Labor Department’s FLSA duty analysis ‘gets it right,’ 6th Circuit says

    A key part of the agency’s guidance for determining overtime eligibility still applies following the Supreme Court’s 2023 decision ending Chevron deference, the court held.

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    Why HR should care about Grand Theft Auto VI

    This isn’t the first time a pop culture phenomenon has tanked worker output.

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    How to make factory space for workers with disabilities

    People with disabilities represent one of the largest talent pools manufactuers underutilize, experts said during a Manufacturing Institute webinar.

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    Settled: 5 lawsuits that ended in payouts in October

    An active EEOC obtained relief for plaintiffs in cases alleging sex-based harassment and anti-American bias, among other claims.

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    Workers are ‘habit hugging’ despite new training, survey finds

    The term describes employees who don’t consistently use new work methods they’ve been trained on, representing a learning and development challenge, TalentLMS said.

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    Smithfield Fresh Meats will pay $245K to settle claims it said it didn’t provide pregnancy accommodations

    The company will also provide semiannual reports on pregnancy accommodation requests to EEOC, among other stipulations.

    Updated Oct. 30, 2026
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    Week in review: ‘Karen’ comment doesn’t show discrimination, judge says

    We’re rounding up last week’s stories and news, including cost of living increases and the rising ghosting problem.

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    DOL finalizes sweeping pharmacy benefit manager disclosure rule

    Starting in 2027, the controversial drug middlemen will have to share a broad swath of fee and compensation data with self-funded employer clients.

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    Companies are not saving money with AI, Gartner finds

    Although many organizations have invested significantly in artificial intelligence, workforce productivity gains have not kept up, a recent study found.

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    About 1 in 3 workers say they’re faking their skills

    Lying is becoming normalized across work settings, studies show.

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    On the Move

    Verizon, Franklin Electric announce new HR leaders in October

    Companies in high-speed networking, live entertainment and other industries also brought on new leaders.

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    How HR can help workers ask the right questions during open enrollment

    Workers may be afraid to ask about their choices due to fear of discrimination or anxiety, experts said. 

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    Gap Inc. launches AI hiring tool in time for the holidays

    The retailer expects around 200,000 seasonal employment applications. Its new AI platform aims to reduce the administrative tasks associated with hiring. 

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    Rising wages still fall short of higher cost of living, analysis shows

    Housing, childcare and healthcare were the top drivers of cost increases, the research found.

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    Too much disruption can affect workplace culture

    Companies need to treat upheaval “as both a cultural and operational issue,” a new report recommended.

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    AI at work: Employees, employers may not be on the same page

    A study from Dayforce highlights workers’ fears about how AI use might make their work life worse.

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    PwC confirms learning records breached in attack on vendor site

    The professional services firm was the subject of a claim by a known ransomware actor.

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    4 trends explaining why recruiters are struggling right now

    “You may be getting applications from people who have never heard of your job or company,” one senior director analyst said.

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    HR horror stories

    10 haunting HR stories

    These examples show how HR can potentially run afoul of the law — and what sorts of frightening lawsuits can follow.