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  EEOC: Barber school said having two pregnant workers wasn’t in its ‘best interest’

  An applicant was rejected for a hair braider position based on her pregnancy, the lawsuit alleged.

  Compliance

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  Sponsored by Aon

  Empowering employees to make better health plan decisions

  As U.S. employers balance costs with providing employees more value from their benefits, creating an open healthcare enrollment process that includes more choice and guidance can accomplish both goals. 

  Comp & Benefits

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  Bank of America boosts minimum hourly wage to $24

  The move puts the Charlotte, North Carolina-based lender presumably one raise away from its long-held goal of lifting its pay floor to $25 per hour by next year.

  Comp & Benefits

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  LGBTQ+ adults would consider leaving employers that cut DEI, Human Rights Campaign says

  HR teams must “return to the drawing board” on how they present the business case for DEI programs, one consultant told HR Dive.

  Talent

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  Opinion

  Now is the time to put equity front and center — not sideline it

  SHRM dropped the “E” from its DEI messaging and suggested the HR industry “not get lost in an argument over a letter of the alphabet.” But CHRO Heather Peters says letters and words matter.

  Diversity & Inclusion

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  Disney to limit college tuition benefit, cut master’s degree programs

  By Nov. 27, Disney Aspire in-network schools will have an annual funding cap of $5,250, equivalent to the IRS limit on tax-free benefits for educational assistance programs.

  Talent

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  Q&A // 5 minutes with

  5 minutes with StackAdapt’s chief people officer

  Darcie Henry wants to find ways to unleash the talent of her company’s workforce.

  Talent

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  Pay increases at small businesses dip below 3% for the first time in years

  The small business labor market — which can be a leading indicator for the broader market — shows signs of cooling, according to Paychex.

  Comp & Benefits

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  Biden administration finalizes rule raising mental health coverage standards for private plans

  The rule gives additional teeth to an almost 16-year-old law meant to force health insurers to cover mental health and substance use benefits at the same level as physical healthcare.

  Comp & Benefits

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  Career development plays key role in employee engagement, Gallagher says

  Although 43% of employers responding to a survey said they support workers’ career paths, few said they offer interesting and challenging work.

  Learning

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  White House calls for stronger labor standards across federal agencies

  The federal government considers itself a “model employer,” in that private sector employers often follow its lead.

  Talent

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  Job applications surge — but top performers may still be heading for the door, Workday says

  “Meaningful work is non-negotiable,” according to Phil Willburn, vice president of people analytics, insights and experiences at Workday.

  Talent

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  Attacks on higher ed could portend Southern ‘brain drain,’ association says

  Almost half of surveyed members saw a decline in applications for faculty positions, and more than a quarter reported seeking jobs elsewhere.

  Talent

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  FedEx required employees with disabilities to be 100% healed, EEOC claims

  The company placed employees on leave even when they could perform essential job functions with or without a reasonable accommodation, per the suit.

  Compliance

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  Column // Talent Textbook

  Corporate policies can be lifesaving for workers

  The death of a Wells Fargo employee puts a spotlight on isolation in the workplace.

  Talent

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  EEOC settles 3 construction harassment cases for a combined $2.9M

  The federal workplace watchdog took enforcement actions against Florida-based J.A. Croson, New Jersey's Asphalt Paving Systems and Balfour Beatty's U.S. infrastructure arm.

  Compliance

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  6th Circuit revives ADA suit alleging Ohio plant failed to accommodate employee with COPD

  An automotive painting company allegedly failed to conduct an “individualized inquiry” into the employee’s actual breathing limitations, the court said.

  Compliance

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  Mailbag: We rejected a job candidate. When can we delete their information?

  General guidance on this question differs depending on whether the employer is a government contractor, management-side attorneys told HR Dive.

  Compliance

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  Employers increasingly shed jobs, reflecting economic uncertainty

  Hiring intentions fell to the lowest year-to-date total since data tracking began in 2005, Challenger, Gray & Christmas said.

  Talent

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  Judge sides with UKG in assisted living company’s Kronos outage lawsuit

  Aegis Senior Communities LLC failed to show that UKG committed gross negligence and fraud amid a 2021 ransomware attack, a California district court found.

  Compliance

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  CFPB slammed with earned wage access commentary

  The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau asked for public feedback on its earned wage access rule proposal, and it got an earful.

  Comp & Benefits

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  CHRO turnover on the decline, data shows

  “This stability may indicate that organizations are opting to retain their CHROs to maintain continuity amid market volatility,” leadership advisory firm Russell Reynolds said of its findings.

  Talent

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  Opinion

  7 issues to consider when conducting layoffs

  Employers should be aware of their rights and obligations in these difficult situations and plan carefully, write Tamsin Kaplan and Michelle Cassorla of law firm Davis Malm.

  Compliance

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  Job market continues to flatten, but no mass layoffs — yet

  The “great waiting game” continues for both employees and employers, one ManpowerGroup executive said.

  Talent

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  Election 2024

  Amid political talk at work, employees say they want resources for psychological safety

  Employers can facilitate open and respectful dialogue, as well as offer policies and resources to address employees’ concerns and needs, Randstad says.

  Talent

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  Fed: Employers are holding on tight to existing employees

  The latest Beige Book from the U.S. Federal Reserve paints a nuanced picture of the labor market.

  Talent

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