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    Maryland governor’s AI framework focuses on regulation and reskilling

    While the framework Gov. Wes Moore established begins with forming committees and gathering stakeholders, Maryland already has one law regulating the technology at work.

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    Why better support — not more features — is the missing link in HR technology

    The value of a service-led HR platform isn’t just what it can do — it’s how well it’s backed by expertise, implemented and used.

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    Judge tosses former Purdue diversity chief’s race bias and retaliation claims

    The executive offered up three colleagues as similarly situated comparators — and the judge dismissed all three.

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    Workers say they are frustrated by bait-and-switch job descriptions

    When a role's responsibilities don’t match hiring language or a position’s expectations change significantly, it can lead to stress and burnout, employees reported. 

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    HR leaders worry about the loss of critical leadership skill development

    The entry-level worker pipeline is shrinking and more tasks are being given to artificial intelligence, resulting in fewer learning opportunities for younger workers, a report found.

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    Older workers struggle to showcase their true skills on freelancing platforms, study says

    As the workforce ages, HR may need to go the extra mile to connect with talent that has the skills they need.

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    Teen’s ‘therapeutic’ DJ classes did not entitle mother to FMLA leave, court finds

    While the mother, a Mattress Firm manager, said the classes were related to her son’s mental health, the court noted they had not been prescribed.

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    Colorado judge: Doctor’s burnout wasn’t a disability

    The Americans with Disabilities Act and related federal laws define disability broadly, but recent federal court decisions demonstrate the statute’s limits.

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    Religious bias requires more than knowledge of employee’s accommodation need, court says

    Federal courts have been asked in recent months to decide what counts as sufficient disclosure of an employees’ religious beliefs, particularly in the COVID-19 vaccination context.

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    Why aren’t women applying? It may be due to a lack of representation.

    In an Emory University study, women survey-takers seemed discouraged from applying for jobs that were perceived as lacking gender diversity.

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    Week in review: Employers need more ‘bench strength’

    We’re rounding up last week’s top stories, including the percentage of Generation Z workers that said they intend to look for a new role before the year is through.

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    Starbucks, Florida AG ink deal to end lawsuit over alleged illegal DEI practices

    Attorney General James Uthmeier alleged that the coffee chain excluded or disfavored nonminorities in a lawsuit that mirrored recent federal enforcement activity.

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    Butterball settles EEOC allegation it was liable for vendor’s failure to process ADA leave request

    Employers can’t delegate their responsibility for complying with federal law to a third-party administrator, an EEOC attorney said.

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    Worker agrees to settle EFAA case involving nonworkplace sexual assault

    A former employee of API Group Life Safety USA was allowed to move forward with her claims after a federal judge found the Ending Forced Arbitration Act applied to her case.

    Updated Sept. 18, 2026
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    AI summaries leave a paper trail recruiters might not be ready for

    “A job seeker’s mistake could be recorded permanently. An interviewer’s insensitive — or even illegal — question could also be captured,” one CEO said.

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    ‘Rampant pay cynicism’ threatens companies, report finds

    “A depleted workforce paired with cynicism about pay creates a precarious moment for employers,” a global rewards leader at Marsh said.

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    Ignoring a doctor’s note can be costly, EEOC reminds employers

    Employers should “leave the work of identifying pregnancy-related risks and limitations to qualified medical professionals,” the agency said in conciliating two separate cases.

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    Activision Blizzard hit with new sexual assault, harassment claims in lawsuit

    The video game publisher’s HR department — previously alleged to have condoned a “frat boy culture” — was dismissive of the plaintiff’s complaints, she claimed.

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    This week in 5 numbers: Amazon will give grocery benefits to workers

    Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week — including how many employers say artificial intelligence is actually slowing down the hiring process.

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    How can employers boost workers’ 401(k)s? Student loan matching.

    The SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 for the first time allowed employers to match eligible employee payments on student loans.

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    Amazon ups minimum hourly starting wage to $20

    The e-commerce company increased pay by $1 an hour for full-time employees in core operations and added new grocery discounts.

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    Employers may not know how to explain their pay decisions, Aon says

    Only a third of those surveyed said they have conducted a pay remediation analysis, and only 5% could say that remediation is largely complete.

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    Why job descriptions should focus on workplace experience

    Qualified candidates looking to move into a role with the same title at another company may not find simply a list of basic tasks in a job opening persuasive, analysis from Monster found.

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    AI makes a mess of the tech job market

    An Andela analysis of almost 50,000 postings for engineering roles found mismatched skills and a proliferation of titles.

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    More than half of young workers want to switch jobs soon for better pay, benefits

    The share of Generation Z employees looking for greener pastures is on the rise, Robert Half found.

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    Walgreens and ex-manager who allegedly closed stores too early agree to settle

    The worker had been permitted to move forward on some of his charges last month, including age bias and retaliation claims.

    Updated Sept. 16, 2026