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    Feds to target tip credits, child labor, EEO-1 reports and more in new rules

    The announcements are part of the Trump administration’s broader push to reshape federal employment law compliance.

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    Former EEOC commissioner drops lawsuit after SCOTUS ruling

    Both Jocelyn Samuels and dissenting Justice Sonia Sotomayor warned of the power consolidating itself in the executive branch.

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    Harley-Davidson retaliated against manager for protesting DEI rollback, lawsuit alleges

    The motorcycle company allegedly changed her title, prohibited her from attending external diversity events and removed her from a mentoring program.

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    Disparate impact liability rollback advances with DOL rule on federal funding access

    The change comports with similar Trump administration efforts and is aimed at aligning with the “original public meaning” of Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, DOL said.

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    Employees blame leadership for toxic workplaces

    Nearly half of workers surveyed said they didn’t trust HR or leadership to help if they were to report a toxic situation.

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    Week in review: A 91-year-old standard falls at SCOTUS

    We’re rounding up last week’s top stories, including EEOC’s about-face on affirmative action and why recruiting is now AI versus AI.

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    Outsourced ADA accommodations can be ‘inherently problematic,’ EEOC attorney cautions

    The warning came as the agency announced it had settled an Americans with Disabilities Act lawsuit with JCPenney.

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    HR is still ‘experimenting at the margins’ on AI, report says

    In the AI age, HR needs to redesign how work gets done, researchers say.

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    ‘Vacationmaxxing’ may not be for everyone

    In the U.S., less than 40% of workers say they use all of their allotted vacation days.

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    Labor market remains in ‘slack water’ state, economist says

    A lackluster June jobs report indicates continued stagnation, but it may not take much for numbers to start slipping into the negatives, experts said.

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    Tech accounts for nearly a third of US layoffs in the first half of 2026, Challenger finds

    Sector job cuts jumped 83% from January through June on a year-over-year basis as AI rattles the workforce.

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    Rising ‘bring your own AI’ trend can spell trouble for employers, expert warns

    Without clear oversight, employee adoption of personally sourced AI tools can lead to issues with accuracy and compliance, career expert Keith Spencer said.

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    EEOC: Paycom told worker with anaphylactic allergy ‘to wear a mask and carry an EpiPen’

    By not providing the employee with a reasonable accommodation, the company showed “reckless indifference” to her federally protected rights, per the lawsuit.

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    AI, humanity and HR’s ‘extinction’ threat: 10 stories from SHRM26

    Inside the halls of Orlando, Florida’s Orange County Convention Center, speakers painted a dire picture for the industry.

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    This week in 5 numbers: Republicans have more Democratic co-workers

    Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week — including a 91-year-old U.S. Supreme Court precedent that was ruled unconstitutional.

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    EEOC rescinds affirmative action guidelines

    Right in time for America’s 250th birthday, the agency rescinded its interpretation of the law, saying the guidelines ran afoul of Title VII.

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    What happens when candidates overuse AI — and what recruiters can do

    Recruiting right now is “a battle between AI and AI,” one leader said.

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    SHRM26

    Interested in job training? This DOL official wants you to give him a call.

    Federal funding could help employers prepare for disruption in the labor market, but the money is often difficult to access, Assistant Labor Secretary Henry Mack told SHRM26 attendees.

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    Trump taps acting Secretary Sonderling to lead DOL

    Keith Sonderling has voiced support for business-friendly regulations and programs that encourage employers to perform self-audits.

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    Top HR conferences for 2026

    An update to our conference list includes the latest dates and locations organizers have shared.

    Updated June 30, 2026
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    How should HR handle political divisiveness at work?

    This election season continues to kick up political division. Here’s what HR should keep in mind.

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    Should AI use be tracked in performance reviews?

    Looking at AI use alone “doesn’t encourage the right behaviors,” one expert told HR Dive.

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    Fair Workweek laws make workers’ lives better without wage or benefit cuts, analysis shows

    A large-scale study found that employees covered under the new regulations saw improvements in scheduling and even in health insurance coverage.

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    Trump can fire federal agency heads at will, SCOTUS rules

    The decision will likely affect multimember agencies such as NLRB and EEOC, where former Democratic officials were similarly dismissed last year, attorneys told HR Dive.

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    On the Move

    Recruiter AMN Healthcare and influencer marketing company Later bring on new HR talent

    As in previous months, AI-based technology and healthcare remain leading industries pulling in new HR leadership.