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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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  AI readiness is no longer optional for leadership teams

  AI adoption is accelerating, but many organizations are not ready to scale it responsibly.

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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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  No one really wants to speak up at work — especially about AI errors, study shows

  Trust and psychological safety continue to be pain points, data analysis from learning organization Radical Candor showed.

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  Job seekers are frustrated by an ‘opaque and impersonal’ hiring process, a career expert says

  Uncertainty can even outweigh rejection, a Monster report found.

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  Iran war inflation crimps profits, plans for investment, hiring, survey finds

  Half of the respondents to a National Association for Business Economics survey put the odds of a U.S. recession in the next 12 months at 26% or higher.

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  Feds propose rule to help employers expand fertility benefit coverage

  The proposal addresses a key plank in President Donald Trump’s labor agenda and would exempt fertility benefits from the requirements of some federal health coverage laws.

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  Colorado passes bill outlawing wage setting based on AI surveillance

  Gov. Jared Polis has yet to sign or veto the bill and has not publicly indicated his plans, though he has reportedly expressed concerns about its aims.

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  6 ways to reduce DEI programs’ legal risk

  Despite claims to the contrary, diversity, equity and inclusion are very much alive, even if employers have tweaked their language and content, Epstein Becker Green attorneys said.

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