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  Owners can’t dodge liability ‘simply by closing a business,’ EEOC reminds employers

  Former employer ‘Murica LLC settled a range of allegations — including claims the owner filed “retaliatory defamation lawsuits in an attempt to silence victims" — for $100,000, EEOC said Monday.

  Compliance

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  In June 2025, Pride Month squeaks by

  In an era of increasing DEI scrutiny, celebrating Pride becomes all the more tricky — and according to some, all the more needed.

  Compliance

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  HR pros are turning their focus toward internal talent capabilities, DDI says

  Most HR leaders said they anticipate their organization needing to develop new leadership skills and capabilities during the next five years.

  Talent

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  Top HR conferences for 2025

  Major issues on the agenda include artificial intelligence in the workplace, skills-based hiring, the ever-evolving employment law landscape and more.

  Updated June 24, 2025

  HR Management

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  Empathetic leadership has ROI for employee retention, report indicates

  Transparency, flexibility, employee benefits and leader accountability demonstrate empathy in the workplace, Businessolver’s CEO said.

  Talent

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  Walmart’s latest AI feature aims to help associates overcome language barriers

  The retailer is updating its associate app to include real-time translation in 44 languages, alongside AI-driven task management.

  Talent

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  Employers should regularly check E-Verify for authorization status changes, DHS warns

  The Trump administration recently revoked work authorization status for more than half a million noncitizens from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela.

  Compliance

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  Layoff survivors say a lack of retraining has led to pricey mistakes

  Employees who remain are often left to pick up the pieces with little to no support or training, a new survey finds.

  Talent

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  Employer to settle allegations it asked job seekers 150 medical questions

  U.S. Healthworks Medical Group has agreed not to use the questionnaire in the future, according to court documents.

  Compliance

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  As job expectations grow, workers battle an ‘infinite workday,’ Microsoft says

  To address the issue, employers can look into how time is spent, how work gets done and what really drives impact, according to the report.

  Talent

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  An ‘impossible’ PIP revives age bias lawsuit against Caterpillar

  The plaintiff had already won an age-discrimination jury verdict against the company years before.

  Compliance

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  Panera operator in Florida sued by DOL over child labor

  The lawsuit alleges that a 29-store franchisee subjected 240 minors to “oppressive” and illegal working conditions. 

  Compliance

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  Former general manager can proceed with age bias case after Chili’s failed to retain documents, 6th Circuit rules

  A former restaurant general manager raised trial questions over whether he was fired because Chili’s wanted a more youthful culture, the appeals court held.

  Compliance

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  Misperceptions around fair pay can increase top talent turnover, report finds

  “While more employees are covered by pay transparency laws than ever before, compliance alone is not enough,” said Payscale’s chief compensation strategist.

  Compliance

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  Majority of workers say they’ll reach retirement without enough savings

  Across generations, workers expressed concerns about paying off debt, saving for a major life event, building emergency savings and saving for retirement, a report found.

  Talent

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  SCOTUS upholds dismissal of retired firefighter’s ADA bias claim

  Retirees who neither hold nor desire a given job at the time that they suffer discrimination don’t qualify for the law’s protections, Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote.

  Compliance

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  Worker pessimism, uncertainty and disconnect reach ‘critical levels,’ survey finds

  Employees with work-related pessimism experience a more than 60% reduction in productivity, meQuilibrium’s chief science officer said.

  Talent

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  48% of creatives identify as neurodivergent: Here’s what the numbers say

  Only 18% of neurodivergent creative industry professionals request accommodations at work, per research from Understood, Havas and the 4As.

  Compliance

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  Half of employees secretly slow down during the summer, Glassdoor reports

  Despite economic anxiety and layoffs, disengaged and burned out workers are trying to reclaim some of their time this season, a new poll indicates.

  Talent

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  Fewer job candidates said they received multiple offers, marking softening labor market, report finds

  “Even with candidates seeing less opportunity in the market, organizations are still struggling to attract talent, as candidates get more selective about the jobs they pursue,” a Gartner leader said.

  Talent

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  EEOC acting chair says agency is not independent and may follow White House directives

  The commission continues to accept transgender workers’ discrimination charges despite exiting some lawsuits, Andrea Lucas told senators Wednesday.

  Compliance

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  Amazon’s Andy Jassy warns of job cuts due to generative AI

  The chief executive officer told employees in a letter to embrace the change the tech presents in order to remain competitive within the company.

  Talent

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  This week in 5 numbers: Nearly 2 in 3 workers plan to seek a second job

  Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including the share of employees who say their boss understands what they bring to the table.

  Talent

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  Deep Dive

  Are employers still sponsoring Pride this year?

  Employers have long celebrated in June with corporate-funded banners for ERGs to carry in parades, branded swag for employees and more.

  Talent

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  Facing economic anxiety, 64% of workers say they plan to get a second job or start a side hustle

  “It’s not surprising to see Americans looking for ways to create some breathing room in their budgets,” said the CEO of the American Staffing Association.

  Talent

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