American workers ‘can’t afford to wait’ on federal AI legislation, groups say

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  Why investing in leaders strengthens organizations

  Research consistently shows that leadership quality has a direct impact on employee engagement, retention and organizational performance, writes an HR leader in the entertainment industry.

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  The greatest AI challenges are not technical—they are human

  AI adoption is accelerating, but leadership judgment will determine its impact.

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  Salesforce sought to create ‘negative record’ of employee out on FMLA leave, lawsuit claims

  Employers invite legal risk when they make termination decisions involving employees who have taken or are in the process of taking protected medical leave.

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  Opinion

  Caught in the middle: 3 places where EEOC rollbacks collide with California law

  Federal enforcement is pulling back. California is not. For California HR professionals, that gap risks liability.

  Compliance

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  JBM Packaging celebrates first graduate of in-prison training program

  Billy Campbell joined the ranks of JBM’s employees, roughly 40% of whom were formerly incarcerated.

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  Hiring needs to enter its ‘seduction’ era, talent acquisition pro says

  Workers are staying put for security amid market uncertainty, so recruiters have to do more than offer a job, a panelist at SHRM Talent told attendees.

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  Week in review: MrBeast company sued over harassment

  We’re rounding up last week’s stories, including what makes an ideal leader and the NFL’s second chance hiring campaign.

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  Opinion

  Despite the hype, AI is not replacing the customer service workforce

  The hype says “agentless” service is imminent, but data shows most teams are still staffing up while trying to make artificial intelligence actually function in real workflows.

  Talent

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  ‘Zealous implementation’ of Trump anti-trans order resulted in hostile work environment at EEOC, lawsuit says

  “It is both ironic and infuriating that the Chair of the agency tasked with upholding our anti-discrimination laws now actively participates in discrimination,” the plaintiff’s attorney said.

  Compliance

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  Hospital gift shop chain pays $600K over allegedly unnecessary standing, lifting requirements

  Lori’s Gifts automatically rejected candidates with disabilities who said they could not walk or stand for up to five hours or lift up to 30 pounds, EEOC claimed.

  Compliance

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  What are the job listing deal breakers for applicants?

  Overall, workers want a short application process, but artificial intelligence tools have prompted an arms race that has made hiring more opaque.

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  MrBeast faces harassment, post-maternity leave retaliation allegations in lawsuit

  A former social media manager alleged MrBeast fired her after she returned from maternity leave, following years of sexual harassment.

  Compliance

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  Financial stress drags employee engagement down

  Companies can step in with judgment-free guidance over finances and financial wellness, PwC said.

  Talent

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  Will DOL’s proposed joint employer rule survive the courts?

  The new regulation looks to sidestep the criticisms of the first Trump administration’s rule, attorneys told HR Dive. The question is: Does it do enough?

  Compliance

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  CFOs feel healthcare pain rising as GLP-1s stretch budgets, Mercer finds

  Average healthcare costs for U.S. employers are expected to rise 6.7% this year, hitting a 15-year high.

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  This week in 5 numbers: 1 in 5 recent grads say they’re overqualified for their roles

  Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how many factors the U.S. Department of Labor would primarily use to determine joint-employer status under a proposed rule.

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  5 minutes with Mindr’s CHRO

  While others embraced office mandates, Iowa-based Mindr leaned into “remote first” flexible benefits to snag elite talent, CHRO Amanda Sedars said.

  Comp & Benefits

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  Organizations and employees race to prove AI expertise

  Skillsoft reported a 994% year-over-year increase in artificial intelligence-related skills benchmark completions as companies look to justify their tech investments.

  Talent

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  What are companies looking for in early-career professionals?

  Proficiency with artificial intelligence tools is one aspect but far from the only one, a Robert Half survey showed.

  Talent

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  Why Walmart is rolling out AI to 2M employees

  The retailer plans to train all employees on agentic AI tools in pursuit of customer experience improvements, Chief People Officer Donna Morris said.

  Talent

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  Coke bottler rebuts EEOC claim that women-only work trip harmed male workers

  Federal antidiscrimination laws permit employers to correct gender imbalances with one-time events like the one targeted in the case, Coke Northeast told a federal district court.

  Compliance

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  Deep Dive

  On the eve of the draft, NFL calls on employers to judge candidates based on skills — not criminal records

  Star talent with the odds stacked against them shine in April — which is both Second Chance Hiring Month and time for professional football picks.

  Talent

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  DOL proposes new joint employer rule

  The rule would create “a single nationwide standard” for the Fair Labor Standards Act and other laws, the U.S. Department of Labor said.

  Updated April 22, 2026

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  Recent grads are settling for jobs they plan to leave, says ZipRecruiter

  As the job market gets tighter, more people say they entered the workforce using any available foothold rather than waiting for their dream job.

  Talent

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  FedEx settles charge it denied telework accommodations to workers with disabilities

  “While we continue to deny a number of the allegations made in this lawsuit, we are pleased to have reached an agreement to resolve this case,” a FedEx spokesperson told HR Dive.

  Compliance

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  Lawsuit alleges Trump’s anti-DEI contractor order violates Constitution

  The complaint alleges the order violates free speech and free association rights.

  Compliance

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