The Latest
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Minnesota recovers $1.28M in back wages in record-breaking case
Most workers were shorted tens of thousands of dollars, the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry Commissioner said.
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Boards push AI but can’t separate hype from reality, CEOs say
The disconnect reveals larger organizational challenges when it comes to implementing artificial intelligence and measuring results, according to Boston Consulting Group.
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In the race to deploy AI, leaders must prioritize human capabilities, report warns
Organizations that put automating routine tasks ahead of developing adaptability and change management skills risk limiting AI’s potential, according to an Aon study.
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EEOC accuses New York Times of discrimination for not promoting a White male
“I fear this litigation is driven not by the merits, but by a desire to advance the administration’s political agenda,” the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s only Democratic commissioner said.
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Employers ‘still playing catch-up’ on AI risk management, Littler report finds
Artificial intelligence topped organizational policy and regulation concerns for 2026, and more than half of respondents to the firm’s report said they used the tech for HR functions.
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Antisemitism allegations reach National Education Association
NEA discriminated against Jewish members by allowing pro-Palestinian activity that promoted “a hostile environment,” a Brandeis Center complaint filed with EEOC alleges.
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AI at work
Women are overrepresented in AI-vulnerable jobs, research shows
Women of color, especially those in gig work, nursing and warehouse work, are at the mercy of algorithms, according to a report from the National Partnership for Women and Families.
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You’ve hired a fraudulent employee. What comes next?
Cybercriminals are using deepfaked profiles and other tactics to infiltrate employers’ systems, often backed by state actors, Holland & Knight attorneys told HR Dive.
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Job candidates say they’re quitting the hiring process over AI interviews
“Most AI in hiring today is making a bad system worse: more applications, less signal, and less transparency,” Greenhouse CEO Daniel Chait said.
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Companies and schools are trying virtual reality for skilled trades training
The technology enables a broad sharing of best practices, but there are limitations, instructors say.
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Aviation staffing company used ‘per diem’ scheme to avoid paying overtime, lawsuit says
Courts and the U.S. Department of Labor have previously warned against per diem strategies that reduce workers’ overtime compensation.
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Bimbo Bakeries notches win against drivers seeking FLSA overtime
The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday reversed a Vermont district court’s decision on the case.
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Age fades as barrier to winning the CEO seat, NBER research shows
Yet ageism persists below the C-suite, with most U.S. workers aged 50 or older reporting bias, according to AARP.
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How to avoid ‘skillfishing’ traps
With the advent of artificial intelligence, it’s easier than ever for applicants to fake their skills in the hiring process — but employers can prepare accordingly.
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4 ways HR uses AI in hiring, according to talent professionals
Inefficient implementation, however, may be cutting into employers’ ROI.
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Tech roles expand in the C-suite amid questions about AI value
Tech leaders are taking on responsibilities around ROI and translating value to the board, a Deloitte study shows.
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5 stories on how recruiters are working harder
From sourcing candidates at bars to tweaking interview questions to outsmart generative artificial intelligence, talent professionals are changing how they do the job.
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Former 50 Cent employee claims rapper led intimidation campaign against her
A yearslong string of alleged harassment followed the plaintiff’s refusal to conduct illegal activities at the artist’s request, she told a federal district court.
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On the Move
Coca-Cola, Comcast advance long-time employees into top HR roles
April featured a number of internal promotions into CHRO and CPO positions.
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Deep Dive
AI mandates may stir up religious objections. HR should prepare now.
“If you’re encountering this, there’s a good chance you might be the test case,” one employer-side attorney told HR Dive.
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The Latino leadership gap isn’t a pipeline problem, report says
Recent research identified a “conversion gap” between mid- and senior-level roles.
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Week in review: Why recruiters need to consider seduction
We’re rounding up last week’s stories, from the status of employee engagement to exploring career agency.
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Updated federal guidance and funds may boost manufacturing apprenticeships
Changes to U.S. Department of Labor guidance include cutting caps on previous work or 12-month on-the-job learning requirements, among others.
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Texas AG claims employers ran ‘ghost offices’ to sponsor H-1B visa workers
The state is one of few to have scrutinized the skilled worker visa program to an extent similar to that of the Trump administration.
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Oncor Electric could fire employee for publicly disparaging smart meters, DC Circuit holds
A technician failed to disclose in his testimony to state legislators that he was also involved with negotiating the union contract, according to the court ruling.