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    Proper 21 ran afoul of pregnancy law by firing worker on maternity leave, EEOC alleges

    Operators of the Washington, D.C., restaurants allegedly pressured a floor manager to take early maternity leave and fired her when she asked for two additional weeks off, according to an EEOC lawsuit.

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    Your engagement survey told you the score. Now what?

    Engagement surveys measure the problem. What happens after is what actually matters.

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    BLS jobs report

    Job gains in May paint a tale of two realities, economists say

    While data from the past three months were revised upward to indicate more growth, unemployed workers may still be struggling to find jobs.

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    Leaders who can’t see worker problems are creating a ‘dignity debt’

    As artificial intelligence tools create heightened productivity demands, a significant percentage of workers are stressed and crave more transparency at work.

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    AI cited as top reason for US job cuts for third straight month

    The technology was tied to a record 38,579 U.S. layoffs in May, accounting for 40% of all job cuts for the month.

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    OSHA inspector sues DOL, alleging manager sexually harassed her

    Employers may be automatically liable when supervisors harass employees, the government has previously warned.

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    This week in 5 numbers: Remote work may be hurting college grads

    Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week — including how artificial intelligence will affect customer service jobs.

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    Menopause leave is ‘a missed opportunity’ for employers, NFP says

    Menopause symptoms typically occur during a woman’s peak career years and can contribute to lower productivity, greater absenteeism and even workforce attrition, one report found.

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    HR teams say they continue to rely on manual workarounds despite new HCM systems

    Companies invest in complex programs designed to facilitate daily tasks, but poor implementation leads to few workers actually using them, a Strada report indicates.

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    Half of current customer service jobs will be lost to AI by 2030, Forrester predicts

    “There are humans today doing jobs that don't require the level of intelligence that a human has,” Forrester’s Max Ball said. “That work is going to go away.”

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    Front-line managers are key to making improvement plans work, survey finds

    Managers who oversee front-line workers are best suited to know what’s happening on the front line, why it’s happening and where to focus next, according to a SafetyCulture report.

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    Why has youth unemployment risen so dramatically? It may not be AI.

    Artificial intelligence can’t explain the disparity in hiring between generations, an analysis from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York noted.

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    Amazon not liable for contractor’s medical emergency, district court rules

    While courts have said there may be a “strong moral and humanitarian obligation” to inspect situations that set off an alarm, there is no legal requirement to do so, per the order.

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    Illinois pushes back against Trump in move to ban disparate impact bias

    Practices such as strength tests or criminal background checks have been the subject of disparate impact challenges in the past.

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    How a hiring algorithm is audited can disguise bias, study finds

    Modern recruiting is marked by an “algorithmic monoculture” in which only a small number of vendors supply applicant screening algorithms, Stanford researchers said.

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    Identity of HR 2026

    AI is coming for the workplace — and HR is in the driver’s seat

    HR pros are laser focused on training and worker wellness amid tumultuous change.

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    AI adoption surges, but healthcare providers worry about deskilling

    Nearly three-quarters of clinicians said losing critical thinking or decision-making skills will be one of the greatest risks of adopting artificial intelligence, according to a survey.

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    SCOTUS reverse bias decision didn’t nix Title VII comparator requirements, court says

    The 5th Circuit rejected a plaintiff’s argument that the high court effectively eliminated his need to show he was treated less favorably than a similarly situated employee.

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    Adult entertainers do not ‘consent to harassment at work,’ EEOC official says

    Chicago’s Admiral Theatre in late May settled allegations it allowed customers to engage in unwanted touching of female dancers and subjected Black dancers to different standards and limits.

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    Deep Dive // Identity of HR 2026

    Do HR practitioners need certifications to thrive professionally?

    Probably, veteran HR professionals say. Certifications aren’t the be-all and end-all, but they may give practitioners a competitive edge.

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    5 trends shaping skills development

    Most HR and IT leaders surveyed said skills improvement is “imperative” within their organizations, CompTIA found.

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    Workers say they turn to AI for advice because it’s less judgmental than colleagues

    Although artificial intelligence may be making some employees feel more confident, these tools are also causing a “connection deficit,” Workday said.

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    Feds confirm overtime-exempt workers can perform nonexempt roles

    DOL has addressed overtime calculation issues several times since the relaunch of its opinion letter program in mid-2025.

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    Court partly sides with employer dinged for unlawfully firing workers who shared pay

    The NLRB “prejudicially erred” in its decision that a technology firm illegally terminated employees for creating a salary spreadsheet, per the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals.

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    Wage growth for salaried roles outpaces hourly ones, analysis shows

    Even in hourly roles experiencing wage growth, such as in human resources, the gains fell below that seen in salaried roles, Indeed Hiring Lab found.

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    Week in review: How AI will derail careers

    We’re rounding up last week’s stories, from the disconnect between front-line workers and leadership to the rise of learning as an HR priority.