Is favoritism at work illegal?

Woods Rogers attorneys offer a playbook for investigating employee complaints about favoritism.

AI adoption among workers has slowed, especially in the US, Slack says

Many workers feel uncomfortable admitting AI use to their managers, and most lack training in the workplace, the report found.

TikTok inside sales reps who say they were denied overtime file class-action lawsuit

In a class-action lawsuit filed Monday, a group of sales workers said they were improperly classified and that TikTok acted “willful[ly] and in bad faith.”

The workforce is aging. Here’s how tailored benefit packages can make a difference.

Providing benefits that factor in age and individual needs are key to productivity, according to a report by Bank of America and the Global Council on Aging.

Wall Street bonuses expected to grow across all sectors, consultant finds

Investment banking debt underwriters could see a surge in annual payouts up to 35% due to revenues booming on debt issuance growth, a report published by Johnson Associates said.

Kindness at work can boost well-being and reduce stress, study shows

Workers who receive kindness are more likely to perform acts of kindness as well, the researchers found.

Despite RTO mandates, job hunters say they still seek flexible work

While 59% of job seekers said they preferred “fully remote” roles, only 2% of job postings advertised such an arrangement, Flexa said.

Utah Supreme Court proposes apprenticeship path for law graduates

The trend is in keeping with a larger workforce-wide push toward skills-based hiring.

Trump taps ‘border czar’ who promised worksite immigration enforcement

Tom Homan said the incoming administration will look for individuals working in the country illegally as well as those who are trafficking victims.

Trump White House likely to abandon OSHA heat safety rule

The new administration will probably let the standard die, experts say, but some other form of guidance could emerge instead.

There’s no such thing as a free lunch — or, apparently, as a lunch break

Some workers say they haven’t had time to take an actual lunch break since college, and some just snack on whatever’s around. 

10 California employment law changes to know about for 2025

The Golden State has made changes to requirements for wages, sick leave and captive audience meetings.

Voters sign off on minimum wage increases, paid leave initiatives on Election Day

Workplace issues featured in at least a dozen statewide races, and the results create an even more complex HR landscape.

October retail hiring hit a low not seen since before the pandemic

Actual seasonal job gains may fall below 2023 numbers but slightly surpass 2022 numbers, analysis from Challenger, Gray & Christmas indicates.

5th Circuit dismisses Cargill employee’s Kronos hack, discrimination claims

The decision is also a victory for UKG, whom the employee sued separately for privacy violation allegations stemming from a 2021 ransomware attack.

5 stories on what HR can expect from another Trump presidency

Employers may see a wide swath of changes as the executive branch swaps to a GOP agenda.

Women’s health benefit use leads to fewer missed workdays, analysis shows

Mental health benefits, followed by reproductive health services and maternity care all helped reduce absences for women at work.

My career success started with an apprenticeship

New Jersey ironworker and business leader Joseph Merlino says that young people need more paths to the trades.

Consumers are tired of ‘tipflation.’ Should employers reconsider their compensation approach?

Donald Trump vowed to end taxes on tips, which workers may welcome. Still, “tipflation” woes suggest employers should re-think their pay strategy.

SCOTUS appears open to employer’s interpretation of FLSA overtime evidence standard

The outcome could affect how future overtime eligibility disputes are resolved, an attorney told HR Dive.

This week in 5 numbers: Generation Z wants job stability, but their managers are stressed

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how many leaders have considered quitting over the burden of managing Gen Z.

‘Pawternity’ leave: Paid sick leave to care for pets could be on the horizon

New York City’s paid pet leave proposal could open up a larger conversation on employee benefits and flexible workplaces, a law firm partner said.

Gen Z is stressing managers out, survey finds

Managers report they’ve altered their management style to accommodate younger workers, saying they require more time and resources.

To get the most of AI, redefine productivity in terms of innovation, knowledge, Accenture says

Organizations should take the lead from productivity achievers, who invest in strategies that empower — not replace — their workforce, the firm’s research found.

How to ease worker anxiety over AI adoption

As AI transforms the factory floor, companies are addressing worker job security concerns through initiatives such as phased adoption and comprehensive training.