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

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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.

  Compliance

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  Small businesses are driving the future of 401(k) adoption

  Summer hiring is exposing payroll and compliance gaps many SMBs can’t afford to miss.

  Compliance

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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.

  HR Management

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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.

  Talent

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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.

  Talent

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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.

  Compliance

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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.

  Compliance

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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.

  Comp & Benefits

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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.

  Talent

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  Wells Fargo CEO: AI’s effect on employment is ‘complicated’

  The bank’s biggest AI-related challenge is determining how the technology can transform its business model, Charlie Scharf said Wednesday.

  Talent

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  EEOC to debate tossing Biden-era strategic enforcement plan

  The commission will vote June 4 whether to rescind the plan and replace it.

  Compliance

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  On the Move

  Mercy, WilliamsMarston add new HR leaders in May

  Companies emphasized the need to scale in their announcements of new HR executives last month.

  Talent

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  Workers transporting goods need not cross state lines to be exempt from arbitration, SCOTUS holds

  The unanimous decision against Flowers Foods provided employers little clarity about how similar future cases might play out, one attorney told HR Dive.

  Compliance

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  Identity of HR 2026

  When technology becomes a headache instead of a solution

  Ideally, HR professionals would be part of the conversation before any new technology rollout, one expert said.

  HR Tech & Analytics

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  6 in 10 workers say their boss is toxic

  Workers blame bad leadership on systemic failures rather than individual personalities, according to a new report from The Harris Poll.

  Talent

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  Target plans to evaluate employees on customer engagement

  Target provided guest experience training to more than 300,000 associates focused on four performance factors: interaction, execution, teamwork and reliability.

  Talent

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  Share of workers over 55 is only increasing, study shows

  Here’s what this generational shift in the workforce means for HR.

  Talent

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  Newsom signs order focused on AI’s workforce impacts

  The executive order directs state agencies to evaluate a range of approaches, including “safety net” options for displaced workers.

  Talent

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  Lawsuit pointing to understaffed HR department at Tesla cleared for jury trial

  The lawsuit alleges the employer allowed slurs, segregation and other racism to persist at its embattled Fremont, California, factory.

  Compliance

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  This week in 5 numbers: AI could create more jobs than it eliminates

  Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week — including how many HR professionals identified training as a top priority in our 2026 Identity of HR survey.

  Talent

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  Identity of HR 2026

  AI-driven change is intensifying mental health needs. Leaders may not be ready.

  Policies and benefits programs that extol the importance of mental health may be undermined by ill-equipped managers, Headspace’s chief people officer said.

  Comp & Benefits

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  The disconnect between front-line workers and leadership is growing, report says

  Shift-level problems are affecting well-being, and nearly three-quarters of workers have considered quitting as a result, Dayforce said.

  Talent

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  How major retailers are investing in their associates to better serve customers

  Lowe’s is reporting success putting artificial intelligence companions in the hands of employees, while Walmart and Home Depot are betting specialized positions will better meet customers’ needs.

  Talent

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  White broadcaster lawfully fired for on-air Snoop Dogg quote, racial slur, court says

  Termination for such conduct is lawful even when a plaintiff argues that the offensiveness is “wrongly concluded,” the court wrote.

  Compliance

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  Central Transport reaches $5.5M settlement with EEOC for allegedly refusing to hire women drivers

  The carrier allegedly selected less qualified male applicants and subjected women who applied to jobs to separate hiring procedures.

  Compliance

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