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    SHRM service dog trial begins — with plaintiff’s dog by her side

    The HR giant’s second jury trial in under a year is a reminder that “how you react matters so very much,” Ashley Herd, former co-host of the HR Besties podcast, told HR Dive.

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    The future of workforce wellbeing: Strategies enterprise employers are prioritizing in 2026

    What do employees want most from their employer? New data reveals the answer.

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    Miami furniture store will pay $1.3M to settle charge it favored Hispanic applicants

    EEOC significantly ramped up its enforcement of national origin and race discrimination claims in fiscal year 2026, including some alleging majority-group discrimination.

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    The ADA’s interactive process: Key principles for HR professionals

    A recent appeals court opinion provides a reminder of the importance of getting the basics right.

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    The biggest predictor of L&D success? How much time managers can spare.

    Various studies have highlighted the importance of managers in the L&D space — and often, managers are not given the resources needed to assist. 

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    Staffing firm draws EEOC ire for ‘only H1B’ job message

    The agency has made good so far on Chair Andrea Lucas’ promise to pursue anti-American bias cases.

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    Executives may use AI more than their workers do

    At the same time, a significant subset of business leaders acknowledge they pretend to know more about the technology than they actually do.

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    Long onboarding times can cause cybersecurity skill decay

    Even in a high-demand, high-skill workforce like cybersecurity, the talent pipeline may still move dangerously slow, SkillBit said in a report.

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    Transgender former EEOC employee may proceed with bias lawsuit, judge says

    The allegations plausibly showed that the commission, under the leadership of Chair Andrea Lucas, maintained a hostile work environment, according to the decision.

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    Trump administration revamps insurer price transparency reporting

    On Monday, the HHS and Labor and Treasury Departments finalized a rule meant to strip out junk cluttering cost disclosures, among other reforms. Employers cheered the changes, which are a mixed bag for insurers.

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    Settled: 7 lawsuits employers resolved in September

    Two high-profile employers paid millions last month to end lawsuits alleging that their diversity, equity and inclusion programs were discriminatory.

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    Sirius XM beats allegations of AI-fueled racial bias

    The plaintiff had applied to about 150 open roles and faced questions about his use of multiple addresses, among other issues.

    Updated Oct. 6, 2026
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    Holiday hiring is getting ‘smaller and more surgical’

    Many of the biggest U.S. companies are staying quiet about their Q4 plans amid uneasy consumer confidence reports and shifting staffing models.

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    Week in review: The Gen Z communication divide

    We’re rounding up last week’s top stories, including why the job hunt is so draining right now.

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    Opinion

    Employers need to be prepared for accidental overdoses on jobsites

    Preparing for a potential overdose with Naloxone is like having any other safety first aid, writes Associated Builders and Contractors’ vice president of human resources.

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    EEOC takes aim at trans rights in investigations involving ‘biological’ pronouns, single-sex spaces

    Recent litigation actions from the agency demonstrate a new strategy for the administration on fighting “gender ideology.”

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    EEOC sues Harvard to obtain hundreds of documents in DEI-related investigation

    The university called the agency’s requests “virtually boundless” and said it has already provided more than 9,000 pages of responsive information, according to a court document.

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    Firm settles EEOC charge that it let Indian staff work remotely, but not US employees

    Determinations on remote work should not be based on an employee’s race or national origin, a director for the agency said.

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    Hiring caution persists as inflation holds on, BLS report shows

    “In many cases, employers would rather leave a position open than make the wrong hire,” one executive said.

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    Sociable: LinkedIn updates its AI-powered hiring bot

    The platform launched Hiring Assistant 2, which has improved capacity for personalization and candidate matchmaking.

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    AI might be making women sound less sophisticated

    A study out of Johns Hopkins found that chatbots prompted with “woman-associated language” produced responses that were less complex than men’s.

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    California revamps AI protections for workers in flurry of bill signings

    Gov. Gavin Newsom said the laws aim to create a “nation-leading framework” for protecting workers and consumers.

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    Ban on Suboxone use for ‘safety-sensitive’ roles draws EEOC lawsuit

    The employer, Bollinger Shipyards, allegedly booted five candidates from its application process because of their prescription drug use.

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    This week in 5 numbers: HR pros say half of their week is spent on repetitive work

    Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week — including how much it costs employees to return to the office.

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    Senate confirms Sonderling as labor secretary

    Keith Sonderling took the helm of DOL as acting secretary after Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned in April amid an investigation into potential misconduct.

    Updated Oct. 1, 2026
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    Marriott settles with worker who alleged retaliation after taking leave for gender-affirming surgeries

    The plaintiff alleged disability and gender identity discrimination in the lawsuit as well as interference under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

    Updated Oct. 1, 2026