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3 questions to consider at the intersection of PTO and the ADA
When an employee needs leave as a disability accommodation, accrued PTO can complicate the picture.
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The future of HR services: How AI is making human expertise more valuable
The future of HR services is evolving. CoAd explores where AI and human expertise fit in.
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Leading ‘light’ may be the key to engaging Gen Z — and everyone else
“Gen Z is not more disengaged than the rest of us,” leadership development expert Dan Rust told HR Dive. “I think they’re just worse at hiding it.”
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Catholic nonprofit must face lawsuit challenging benefits termination for same-sex spouse
No statute the employer invoked fully immunizes all employment decisions by religious employers involving employees in nonministerial roles, a split panel held.
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3 tips to manage soaring health costs
Marsh McLennan Senior VP Marybeth Gray shared ideas to keep employees healthy and costs down.
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Coach claims retaliation after opposing trans athlete’s inclusion on team
As part of an ongoing public legal saga, the Trump administration previously concluded that San José State University violated Title IX.
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‘Why haven’t you retired?’: Railroader gets $1.6M in age bias win
Norfolk Southern declared the employee in his mid-60s unfit for duty despite multiple medical clearances and successful completion of two physical evaluations, he alleged.
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Judge declines to block Trump’s March anti-DEI order for federal contractors
The ruling rejected plaintiffs’ constitutional arguments but said that the directive only pertains to conduct that is “already prohibited by federal law.”
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Restaurant chain to pay $3M to settle EEOC allegations of rampant sexual harassment
The agency learned of at least 100 women negatively affected by the work environment at California-based Il Fornaio’s multiple locations, an EEOC attorney said.
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AI is the root of recruiters’ biggest stressors, survey says
Current technology isn’t keeping up with the needs of HR professionals, according to Employ.
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Recruiters find people faster with AI — but confidence in candidates hasn’t followed
More than 2 in 3 recruiters told TestGorilla they spend an hour or more manually checking a candidate’s credentials.
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CEOs eye C-suite shake-ups as pressures mount, report finds
When CEOs were asked which senior leaders they planned to replace, CHROs accounted for 12% of responses.
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This week in 5 numbers: Workers would spend up to $2,500 on their own training
Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week — including how many jobs robots physically can complete on a cost-competitive basis.
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Walmart plans to offer employees free prescriptions, paid NICU leave
The news comes as employers prepare for nearly double-digit health insurance price increases and many plan to shift some of those costs to workers.
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Employee benefits seem to satisfy workers, but gaps persist
While workers have reported higher well-being since 2019, WTW found financial concerns are straining workers’ access to medical care.
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CEOs want ‘enterprise CHROs’ who can talk strategy and skills, report finds
As AI transforms work, enterprise CHROs in high-performing companies are partnering with senior tech leaders, according to Heidrick & Struggles.
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Leaders say they are worried about their ability to handle change
Companies are facing a workplace confidence problem as technology develops rapidly, new research shows.
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Mailbag: How can HR keep track of employees’ credentials?
Artificial intelligence could have multiple potential applications in this space, according to HR industry veteran Josh Bersin.
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Time spent waiting to work is compensable if required, appeals court rules
Lidl employees can continue with their allegations they were required to report to work but couldn’t clock in until a manager unlocked the store.
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Robots can handle a third of physical jobs — but not yet cost-effectively, Anthropic says
About 300,000 jobs are exposed today; 2.8 million could be at risk in seven years, says an analysis by the AI company.
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More ‘even-handed’: Understanding EEOC’s direction on national origin bias
Under Trump 2.0, the agency has shifted its focus to anti-American bias rather than discrimination against immigrants.
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Cost of living blocks career growth, employees say
Workers often pay out of pocket for some training — but most would spend no more than $2,500 to prepare for a new career, Penn Foster found.
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SHRM loses service dog trial, owes former job applicant $400K
While SHRM strongly decried the decision and said it was considering an appeal, attorneys for the plaintiff vowed to “vigorously defend” the judgment.
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HR leaders may be able to use AI to improve employee wellness
Nearly half of workers have been reluctant to use artificial intelligence, but a study from Gartner found the technology may be useful in identifying burnout.
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Roofer sues after allegedly being told ‘no one pays overtime in construction work’
While it is common for certain salaried workers to be exempt from the FLSA’s overtime requirement, blue-collar workers are nonexempt.
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Workday brings autopilots to hiring, payroll in autonomous AI bet
The company said its latest tools will anticipate needs and take actions across finance and HR workflows, with customer-defined controls.