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  San Diego restaurant chain owners settle sexual harassment allegations for $650K

  The restaurant operator “engaged in a pattern of hiring teenage girls as young as 16 years old based on their appearance and vulnerability,” according to a 2023 complaint from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

  Compliance

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  Sponsored by SAP SuccessFactors

  Making people analytics more intelligent: 6 questions that are top of mind for HR and talent leaders

  HR and talent leaders are deep in evaluating the must-haves, nice-to-haves and the art of what’s possible for AI-powered people analytics. Here are answers to some of their top questions.

  Talent

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  The wage divide is growing — and AI may be the culprit

  The data runs “contrary to narratives that AI is mostly impacting high-earning, white-collar jobs,” Revelio experts wrote.

  Comp & Benefits

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  This week in 5 numbers: Trial in SHRM’s 3-year-old lawsuit begins

  Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how many U.S. workers say they’re burnt out.

  Compliance

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  Seasonal job postings surge, but long-term hiring is uncertain, Indeed finds

  Logistics-related roles, such as driving and loading, contributed to the spike, while retail remained essentially flat, according to Indeed’s Hiring Lab.

  Talent

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  Talent development pros want more training, too, research shows

  Data analysis skills, in particular, could help learning leaders improve evidence-based decision-making, ATD says.

  Talent

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  Opinion

  4 strategies to boost recruiting through employer branding

  Retaining and upskilling construction workers requires a clear message and follow-through on employer culture, writes a strategic communication leader.

  Talent

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  Trump administration illegally fired workers for real or perceived DEI roles, lawsuit alleges

  The president’s “anti-DEI”-related directives allegedly “were targeted actions intended to punish perceived political enemies.”

  Compliance

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  EEOC hints court should reject transgender bias nonenforcement lawsuit after disparate-impact win

  A federal judge's decision that a plaintiff lacked standing to challenge the commission's enforcement decisions is relevant to the ongoing case over its treatment of transgender bias charges, the agency claimed.

  Updated Dec. 2, 2025

  Compliance

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  Starbucks to pay $39M in New York City labor settlement

  New York City alleged the company violated its Fair Workweek rules upwards of 500,000 times between 2021 and 2024.

  Updated Dec. 4, 2025

  Compliance

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  Men want flexibility at work, too

  Hybrid work and four-day workweeks are topping men’s professional wishlists, according to data from U.K. firm WorkL.

  Diversity & Inclusion

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  More than half of US workers report burnout ahead of holiday season, survey shows

  The research is a “wake-up call for employers,” Eagle Hill Consulting said, especially amid the most demanding months of the year.

  Talent

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  Opinion

  A critical but overlooked skills gap is undermining U.S. business. Here’s how to close it.

  Organizations are pouring more resources than ever into workforce development programs, yet one critical competency — language — continues to be overlooked.

  Learning

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  SHRM discrimination trial kicks off following months of controversy for the organization

  A jury will weigh in on a lawsuit alleging a former SHRM employee was fired because of her race.

  HR Management

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  Seward and Son to pay $150K for allegedly preferring non-Americans over Black American workers

  The Mississippi farming operation allegedly hired non-Black foreign agricultural workers and assigned them less strenuous, higher-paying jobs than Black American employees, according to an EEOC lawsuit.

  Compliance

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  Opinion

  Navigating the maze: A practical guide for employers dealing with employment administrative agencies

  There are several steps HR and management can take to avoid common pitfalls at the administrative agency level, according to Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani LLP attorneys.

  Compliance

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  The case for ‘a deliberate redesign of the people leader role’

  McLean & Co. research found the role needs to be reimagined to allow leaders to focus on “enabling people, fostering resilience, and translating strategy into meaningful action.”

  Talent

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  As major firms green-light AI for performance reviews, should others follow suit?

  Artificial intelligence promises efficiency and data-driven insights, but it could also subject employers to bias claims and compliance obligations, sources say.

  Talent

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  Fear of AI-driven job displacement nearly doubles in a year: KPMG

  The finding comes as two U.S. senators are pushing legislation that would require some AI-related layoffs to be reported to the Labor Department.

  Talent

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  Opinion

  Employers should proactively analyze AI hiring processes for adverse impact

  An ongoing lawsuit filed against Workday shows that AI risk in hiring is not theoretical, writes Benjamin Shippen of BRG.

  Compliance

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  Manager’s repeated dining invites weren’t harassment, 6th Circuit holds

  The employer also took several actions after receiving a complaint against the manager, the court noted.

  Compliance

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  HR professionals on the move in November

  AI platform AlphaSense, the University of California, Los Angeles, and the Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare all saw new HR leaders last month.

  HR Management

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  Campbell’s exec out after allegedly saying brand’s food is for ‘poor people’

  Former employee Robert Garza claims he was fired for wanting to report the executive’s comments to human resources.

  HR Management

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  ‘Disturbing’ FLSA trends include uptick in regular-rate litigation

  The plaintiffs’ bar is homing in on mistakes employers may make in excluding certain bonuses and other payments from workers’ regular rates, one attorney said.

  Compliance

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  Talent strategy a top 2026 concern amid ‘a key moment for the CHRO’

  HR decision makers say the CHRO role is increasing in importance, and top challenges include succession planning, benefits and the impact of AI.

  Talent

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  Nearly all employers say recognition is important — but many fall short

  Personalized approaches — from on-the-spot praise to special projects and nonmonetary rewards — can help, Express Employment said.

  Talent

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