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Former Golden State Warriors employees allege retaliation for engagement survey responses
The plaintiffs said they “encountered a workplace marked by discrimination, hostility, and retaliation,” while GSW said the allegations were “without merit.”
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Sponsored by InsperityHuman Capital Management solutions are everywhere—so why aren’t businesses getting the expected value?
Organizations have spent years investing in Human Capital Management technology, yet many continue to struggle with extracting meaningful value from those investments.
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4th Circuit backs worker who cited the Bible in abstaining from COVID vaccine policy
Federal courts have closely scrutinized the nature of plaintiffs’ religious beliefs in challenges to employers’ COVID-19 vaccination mandates.
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Cotopaxi repays workers at Taiwan mills for predatory recruitment fees
The outdoor apparel and accessories brand has been working to remediate unethical recruitment practices initially identified at two fabric mills in 2024.
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EEOC wants to end demographic reporting. Smart companies won’t stop measuring.
As the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission moves to end demographic data reporting, employers must decide if data collection is a matter of compliance or leadership, Catalyst leaders say.
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Almost half the time spent on AI is on fixing its output, BambooHR says
U.S. employees still remain largely positive about the technology at work, though younger workers are wary that it could limit their growth potential.
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Schedule flexibility may be key in keeping mothers in the workforce
New research questions the belief that what working mothers want most is remote work.
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The wavering economy ticks up as a factor in executive benefits decisions
Retention and succession planning remain the key priorities, although many companies have no benefits strategies designed to support leadership transition.
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Manager who demanded doctor’s note on New Year’s Eve was not reasonable, EEOC says
A Family Dollar store manager demanded a pregnant worker produce a doctor’s note the same holiday evening she was told via phone to take a few days’ leave from work, a complaint alleged.
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Worker fired shortly after turning 60 sues for age bias
The former employee of Southern Company Services alleged a supervisor had said there were “too many people over 60” and that those over 60 “get sick.”
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EY earmarks $100M in rewards for ‘future-focused’ employees
The Big Four accounting firm is looking to reward employees who drive “meaningful change” through innovation, disruption, technology or growth.
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Worker personality may matter more than skills, hiring managers say
Hiring managers and job seekers agreed that the traits with the highest value are reliability, honesty, adaptability, flexibility and self-motivation.
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22 songs about work to jam to this Labor Day
This upcoming long weekend, stream the following songs about labor and the joys and pains that come with it.
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As costs mount, employees say they want financial, not wellness benefits
Pay growth and long-term incentives matter most at the moment as well as spot bonuses with increased frequency, Gartner said.
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Williams-Sonoma to spread tariff refunds to vendors, employees
The kitchenware retailer is funneling $10 million toward the retirement accounts of workers who helped it navigate tariffs while also reimbursing vendors for discounts.
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California ban on workplace AI emotion surveillance heads to Newsom’s desk
If passed, the bill also would prohibit the collection of an employee’s “neural data.”
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US firms plan to increase employee base salary budgets by an average 3.3% in 2027
A majority of companies are also expecting incentive payouts to fall below target levels.
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SettledSettled: 8 lawsuits that ended in payouts in August
The settlements ranged from $75,000 to $21.5 million, court records show.
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The Washington Post-Karen Attiah saga raises questions about worker social media policies
An arbitrator ordered the Post to reinstate Attiah and provide back pay after firing her for social media posts. Here’s what HR can learn from the situation.
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Week in review: Healthcare costs may rise nearly 10% next year
We’re rounding up last week’s stories, including a new H-1B visa fee proposed by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
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White HR worker gets partial win in reverse bias lawsuit against polling firm
Among other claims, the plaintiff alleged she was excluded from a company-organized diversity, equity and inclusion webinar described as “not for [W]hite folks.”
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Employers offer loan repayment, ‘re-recruiting’ to attract skilled labor
The data center boom is forcing contractors and other employers to rethink how they attract and retain sought-after workers like electricians and plumbers.
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Biotech companies bring on new HR talent in August
Krispy Kreme and regional grocery chain Giant also promoted HR talent into top leadership roles.
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Why HR departments run with AI agents will still require humans
Despite flashy headlines, companies are not wiping out their HR departments — not even to implement AI, experts told HR Dive.
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DOL, other agencies address questions about wellness program surcharges
Aspects of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act that were once seen as “settled” continue to be challenged, an attorney told HR Dive.
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There are three skilled trade job openings for every qualified worker
The supply of skilled workers only continues to tighten as more reach retirement age amid rising demand, a Lightcast report said.
