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  US workers may be resistant to companies using AI for payroll

  To build employee trust, employers will need to maintain oversight of payroll, provide transparency and communicate clearly, PayrollOrg said.

  Talent

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  The hidden workplace impact of hormonal changes: Its effect on confidence and careers

  JOYA helps employers boost retention by addressing skin and hair changes through every hormonal stage.

  Comp & Benefits

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  The more financial savvy women possess, the less satisfied they are with their benefits, study finds

  Two-thirds of women are the primary benefits providers in their households, per The Standard.

  Comp & Benefits

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  Amazon debuts $5 per week health plan

  Employers have faced steep healthcare cost increases in recent years, leading to benefits shifts to accommodate the higher expense.

  Talent

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  Opinion

  Why employers can’t afford to wait for an I-9 audit or an ICE raid

  The dignity of workers, the legal security of the business and the integrity of the employer-employee relationship is at stake, writes Alejandro Pérez, partner at Pierson Ferdinand. 

  Compliance

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  Amazon workers win class certification in lawsuit seeking pay for new hire events

  Labeling recent hires “contingent” does not render them ineligible for employment protections, a judge said.

  Compliance

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  As workplace incidents rise, so do panic button laws

  A security CEO touts the versatility and privacy protections that can be part of an alert system.

  HR Management

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  5 things HR can do to hire — and retain — veterans

  About 5% of the U.S. civilian labor force consists of former service members, but the transition isn’t always an easy one, sources told HR Dive.

  Talent

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  DHS to revive wage-based H-1B visa selection criteria via new rule

  The proposal is a partial return to the first Trump administration’s policies and comes on the heels of the president’s announcement of a $100,000 fee for such visas.

  Compliance

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  5 minutes with

  5 minutes with Brooks Running’s CHRO

  New HR professionals can’t be afraid to “step sideways” as they advance their careers, Katie Carlson told HR Dive in an interview.

  Talent

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  Retirees return to the fold to fill Georgia-Pacific’s labor gaps

  While the program helps G-P fill roles, cut overtime costs and retain institutional knowledge, it’s also “a good opportunity” for retirees to make extra income while aiding younger generations, said a participant.

  Talent

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  3 charts that show what has happened to DEI roles — and DEI pros

  DEI roles have declined, but they haven’t disappeared.

  Diversity & Inclusion

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  EEOC employee’s discrimination lawsuit cleared for trial

  A judge found that the hiring process — as well as comments made by a hiring manager in reference to the worker’s race and national origin — raised questions.

  Compliance

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  4 in 5 hiring managers say high schoolers not prepared for workforce

  A majority of 500 hiring managers surveyed by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce say there should be more business courses in high school.

  Learning

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  Employees don’t learn anything from phishing training, research says

  The research sought to understand which trainings were most effective. “It turns out, as currently administered, that none of them are,” UC San Diego said in its report.

  Talent

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  Trump roils tech employers with new $100K H-1B visa fee

  The new H-1B charge puts added pressure on employers as tensions over deportations and immigration have been a flash point in the second Trump administration.

  Compliance

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  Pro-Palestinian protesters’ retaliation lawsuit against Google may proceed

  The plaintiffs alleged they were fired for opposing Google’s cloud computing and artificial intelligence work for the Israeli military as part of “Project Nimbus.”

  Compliance

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  Starbucks workers take legal action after company refuses to reimburse them for items purchased after dress code changes

  The workers cited state laws, including those that require employers to reimburse employees for expenses that primarily benefit them.

  Compliance

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  Company’s DEI interview quota policy harmed White men, lawsuit alleges

  Danaher Corp. allegedly violated Title VII by artificially populating interview pools with female candidates and people of color to satisfy DEI quotas, according to the complaint.

  Compliance

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  Firings related to Charlie Kirk comments highlight need for social media policies

  HR professionals should aim for thoughtfulness and clarity, according to two employment law attorneys.

  Talent

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  Layoffs lead to decline in Glassdoor ratings — and recovery is slow

  Ratings drop immediately after a layoff announcement and remain lower for a year, only beginning to recover in the second year, according to Glassdoor’s analysis.

  Talent

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  Nearly 4 in 10 companies will replace workers with AI by 2026, survey shows

  High-salary employees, those without AI skills, recently hired workers and entry-level employees face the highest risks for layoffs.

  Talent

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  Ex-Walmart worker’s unexcused concussion-related absences may show bias

  The case is one of many to center on the question of when and how an employer becomes aware of an employee’s need for reasonable accommodation.

  Compliance

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  Hopeless and stagnated: 6 stories on worker sentiment

  Employers have options to aid workers in feeling more stable and connected, however, such as focusing on upskilling or improving transparency.

  Talent

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  Column

  Sociable: LinkedIn updates terms of service to expand AI and ad targeting use

  LinkedIn says that by continuing to use the app, users will be accepting these new terms as of the relevant activation dates.

  Talent

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  Is ‘career catfishing’ real? Workers say yes, according to Monster.

  Even outside of “ghost jobs,” workers claim their positions aren’t what they signed up for.

  Talent

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