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    Google docked dad’s performance rating for taking baby bonding leave, lawsuit claims

    A new manager treated the plaintiff, a single father, with “increased hostility” following his return from leave, according to the complaint.

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    Beyond automation: Here’s how the power of AI can really drive your organization forward

    The key to achieving those results is tapping into the data analytic superpower of AI.

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    Worker’s disciplinary write-up omitting ‘relevant information’ grants her a retaliation trial

    An Amazon worker can move forward with claims the company discriminated against her based on her sexuality.

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    Amid heavy AI use, workers say their skills are atrophying

    As worker sentiment sours on artificial intelligence, clearer guidelines surrounding its usage may be even more critical.

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    Dems re-up overtime bill that would set threshold over $89K by 2030

    Following the U.S. Department of Labor’s overtime rule rescission, Congressional Democrats introduced a bill that would greatly expand the number of workers who qualify for overtime.

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    This week in 5 numbers: More than 1 in 5 employees say they’ve witnessed unethical or illegal conduct at work

    Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how many women hold seats on the corporate boards of Russell 3000 companies.

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    7 stories on the state of pay in the workplace

    The standard 3% to 5% annual raise has lost its advantage, a recent analysis suggests.

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    Amid daunting constraints, companies say they remain committed to inclusion

    However, federal contractors have faced regulatory pressure, prompting the majority to decrease inclusion efforts, per a report.

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    Target leadership under fire over ‘strategic missteps’ on DEI, ICE

    Earlier this year, Target came under fire for its restrained response to two of its employees being detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents at one of its locations in Minneapolis.

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    Burnout is increasing, while employee confidence is at a record low, research shows

    Worker burnout happens when employees “face a chronic, unmanageable amount” of stress, a senior economist for Glassdoor said.

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    Feds, home care company eye $3M deal to end overtime, misclassification claims

    The lawsuit stemmed from a U.S. Department of Labor investigation allegedly finding that employees were intentionally misclassified as independent contractors.

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    Women’s representation is slipping on corporate boards

    President Donald Trump’s top-down attack on diversity and inclusion has trickled into every aspect of work. 

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    Indeed parent company touts record growth driven by AI

    Despite ongoing concerns about artificial intelligence disrupting job boards, Indeed posted record high users in March, Recruit Holdings said.

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    Employer to pay $4.25M to settle claims it failed to consider vaccine exemptions

    Recent EEOC enforcement involving COVID-19 vaccines appears to go hand in hand with the administration’s broader prioritization of Christian issues.

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    Supreme Court to determine if school employees can sue under Title IX

    The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in 2024 that Title IX's right to sue doesn't apply to school staff, diverging from at least eight other appeals courts.

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    Don’t discount human skills or older workers in AI upskilling, expert warns

    Training initiatives need to focus on more than software integration, a workplace behavior expert told HR Dive.

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    A major workplace stressor? Role ambiguity.

    The issue outpaced role conflict and role overload, an analysis of 60 years of data revealed.

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    Education Department releases final rule for Workforce Pell

    The regulations detail the process for how short-term programs can get approval from the federal government to be eligible for Pell Grants. 

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    1 in 5 workers said they felt pressured to compromise their ethics

    Fear of repercussions can lead workers to stay quiet even as 22% of workers surveyed by Outten & Golden said they witnessed illegal or unethical conduct.

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    Unpaid ADA leave was reasonable for guide dog training, 6th Circuit says

    The appeals court determined the teacher could not point to any examples of nondisabled employees who were granted paid sick leave “even when the employee’s proposed absence did not qualify for that leave.”

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    Google supervisor favored White employees, lawsuit alleges

    An Illinois field service representative said his supervisor ignored requests for one-on-one meetings and a performance evaluation, excluded him from key meetings and more.

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    HR must build better ERISA processes as class-action litigation ramps up, attorney says

    Vendor oversight and internal documentation are oft overlooked but key to mitigating risk, a Saul Ewing attorney told HR Dive.

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    DOL, Ed Dept tout reduced red tape for workforce development

    Stakeholders, however, say the Trump administration’s priorities lack a commitment to training.

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    EEOC moves to axe EEO-1 reporting

    The agency wants to scrap a variety of employer reporting requirements, according to a plan sent to the White House Thursday.

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    Week in review: The Biden-era overtime rule is officially dead

    We’re rounding up last week’s stories, from recruiters managing a larger workload to a lack of speaking up at work.

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    Revamped Colorado AI law targets ‘consequential’ HR decisions, takes effect in 2027

    After scrapping a version challenged in court, the state wants its second attempt to be “a model for the rest of the country,” Gov. Jared Polis said.