The Latest
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Nike completes phase 2 of layoffs, cutting nearly 750 employees in total
Nike execs said they’re seeking to “right-size” their organization as they turn to other interests and business strategies.
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The data on climate change’s link to employee deaths, injuries
Exposure to extreme heat, ultraviolet radiation and air pollution poses a serious threat to workers globally, the International Labour Organization said.
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Female paramedic’s 96-hour shift may have violated Title VII, court says
The paramedic raised trial questions over whether she was treated more harshly than male co-workers because she is female, the court held.
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FTC likely to OK nationwide noncompete ban April 23
The ban is likely to pass, given that a majority of the agency’s five commissioners have already shown their support.
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NLRB encourages regional offices to thoroughly pursue make-whole relief
In an April memo, National Labor Relations Board General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo emphasized that make-whole relief — down to resume-printing costs and gas money — doesn’t end with employees who have sought to organize.
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Volkswagen workers join UAW in historic vote
It’s a historic win for the UAW, as the Volkswagen plant is the first foreign-owned facility to unionize in the U.S.
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Managers can be critical for addressing burnout, survey shows
Employees who are thriving said their manager seems to be genuinely invested in their success and leads with empathy.
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Employer groups ask court to vacate DOL independent contractor rule
The department’s rule “injects new inconsistencies and incoherence into the analysis of independent contractor status,” the groups said in a lawsuit filed Wednesday.
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AI at work
Bracing for AI disruption? Learn how to ask good questions, panel advises
Technology is evolving at a rapid pace, and bridging skills gaps is becoming more and more important, DeVry University's president and CEO said.
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Most workers not confident they’ll retire by their mid-60s, survey finds
The spectrum of research on retirement benefits has revealed growing financial anxiety in recent years that is felt unevenly across demographic groups.
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Qdoba will pay $3.8M to settle claim it failed to provide pay ranges in job ads
The quick-service restaurant ran afoul of Washington state law, a class action lawsuit alleged.
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Deep Dive
Why aren’t more women joining automotive manufacturing?
As gender diversity remains an industry challenge, experts say companies can help tackle the problem by expanding child care options and prioritizing career development and mentorship.
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Many Fortune 1000 boards lack Asian or Pacific Islander representation
API board representation has improved since 2020 but remains low, a report shows.
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Sheetz unlawfully rejected Indigenous, Black candidates due to criminal records, EEOC alleges
The candidates experienced a “significant disparate impact” from Sheetz’ criminal justice history probe, the agency argued.
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Chipotle agrees to nearly $3M settlement over alleged paid leave and scheduling violations in Seattle
The settlement is the largest since the Secure Scheduling Ordinance went into effect in July 2017, the Seattle Office of Labor Standards said.
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Freddy’s franchisee must pay $119K for allowing teens to work longer, later than law allowed
The operator of seven Freddy’s locations in Alabama employed 149 children under 16 years old to work longer hours than permitted by law.
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Employers say they struggle to find talent for AI-related roles
Business leaders are paying premium rates to fill in-demand tech roles.
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Hispanic, Latino and Latina employees report pressure to assimilate at work
Gender and skin color also play into pay inequities, a survey shows.
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Truist tightens in-office attendance policy
The bank will require hybrid employees to work on-site four days a week starting this fall, and investment bankers to be in the office every weekday from June 1, a spokesperson said.
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SCOTUS: Employees do not need to prove ‘significant’ harm in discriminatory transfer claims
The justices’ ruling settles a divide among federal circuit courts on how to interpret Title VII.
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Workday should face lawsuit alleging its AI screening tool is biased, EEOC argues
An individual alleged the company’s software catered to the prejudicial preferences of the employer-client, according to an amended complaint.
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4 tips for second-chance hiring
Employing inclusive HR practices and working with community partners can help businesses looking to hire formerly incarcerated individuals, experts said.
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HR is often left out of AI strategic planning, report says
But HR plays a key role in ensuring responsible adoption of AI takes place, according to McLean and Co., meaning leaders have an opportunity to step in.
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Ikea embarks on companywide AI literacy initiative
Ikea workers can take a variety of courses, such as AI fundamentals and specialized training around ethical and responsible use of AI tools at work.
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Drexel executive with PTSD alleges mandatory Zoom meeting violated ADA
The plaintiff's manager allegedly refused her request to meet by phone instead to discuss a complaint lodged against her, the lawsuit claimed.