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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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  Sponsored by Commute with Enterprise

  Modernizing commute benefits for today’s flexible workforce

  With hybrid work reshaping commutes, flexible benefits help employees return with ease.

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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.

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  EEOC: Walmart settles ADA lawsuit alleging deaf applicant was denied ASL interpreter

  Under a two-year consent decree, Walmart must pay the applicant $230,000 and post a list of ASL interpreters for managers and employees involved in the hiring process.

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  What puts organizations at risk of losing AI talent?

  “AI adoption is a culture issue, not just a training issue,” a Gartner report said.

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  DOL rescinds Biden-era overtime rule, formalizing return to 2019 salary threshold

  The salary threshold is only part of the exemption test, one attorney reminded HR leads.

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  Entry-level productivity expectations have increased due to AI, report says

  Nearly a third of HR professionals told D2L they’re hiring fewer early career workers and using artificial intelligence to fill in the gaps.

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  This week in 5 numbers: Half of job applicants want to ban or heavily regulate ATS

  Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how many managers said they never received training on how to ask for feedback.

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  Employers say they’re doing enough to help with medical costs, but workers disagree

  Companies could see lower productivity, increased absenteeism and higher turnover as employees face financial stress, Prudential Financial said.

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  Employers adopt AI tools faster than they can train workers to use them

  This “productivity paradox” is one reason artificial intelligence ROI remains somewhat elusive, Randstad Digital said in its report.

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  Reports of misconduct have spiked — and cases are getting more complex, study finds

  To create lasting change, employee relations teams must effectively handle a greater volume of investigations and reach workers who don’t speak up, HR Acuity’s CEO said.

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  EEOC sues construction company for allegedly allowing ‘anti-American’ slurs against workers

  An American employee was derided by his Mexican co-workers for not being able to speak Spanish fluently, the agency said.

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  Heading into the workforce, the youngest Gen Zers seem cautiously optimistic

  Generation Z’s confidence at work has long wavered amid numerous societal shifts, previous research has shown.

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  Kroger facility’s parking lot policy violated federal labor law, NLRB judge finds

  The decision builds off past agency rulings regarding employees’ on-premises solicitation for union-organizing purposes.

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  Employers say they prefer rebate-free PBM models

  More than 90% of employers agreed a rebate-free approach is easier to understand and would improve drug price transparency, according to the survey conducted for Evernorth, which operates a pharmacy benefit manager.

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  Recruiters see job applications triple — to more than 300 per role

  Data from a recruiting platform shows a “surge” in applications during the last five years.

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  Culture is critical for AI project success, Microsoft finds

  Only 1 in 5 workers are operating within an artificial intelligence “sweet spot” of skills and proper infrastructure, according to a report.

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  DEI training didn’t lead to hostile work environment, 10th Circuit affirms

  An attorney for the plaintiff told HR Dive his team will consider filing a petition for review with the U.S. Supreme Court.

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  Most workers told Monster their job harms their mental health

  With power now back in employers’ hands, some organizations have shifted their tactics and culture to devastating effect, surveyed workers indicated.

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  CFOs earn higher pay as pressures mount, Datarails finds

  Median CFO pay now slightly exceeds chief operating officer levels, but tenure is falling and turnover is rising, the study showed.

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  Leadership development isn’t just for leaders anymore

  ATD found that all employees can benefit from such training, and that culture improves when it's offered.

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