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DOL finalizes Jan. 30 deadline for $15 federal contractor minimum wage

It has been nearly four months since DOL published its proposed rule.

How the EEO-1's binary gender options make HR's job more difficult

An HR pro's call to action shows how nonbinary people are misgendered in the name of compliance.

COVID-safe holiday office parties don't have to be boring

'Tis the season to make some hard decisions.

Remote harassment is pervasive. How should employers address it?

Employers must take a deep, honest look at workplace culture, writes Claire Schmidt, CEO and founder of AllVoices.

DOL launches dialogue to increase marginalized groups' access to apprenticeships

Improving apprenticeship diversity has been a priority for the U.S. Department of Labor since the Biden Administration took charge earlier this year.

5 ways to improve the virtual applicant experience

As employers adopt more virtual-first hiring practices, it is important to think about how to deliver thoughtful candidate experiences, writes Indeed's senior vice president and GM of enterprise.

Mailbag: How do I handle salary ranges in job postings across state lines?

Several states now require certain forms of pay range disclosure, but broader concerns about transparency need to be considered, attorneys told HR Dive.

Mental health at work: How to turn awareness into action

Business leaders have an obligation to prioritize mental health, writes Yahoo's head of global business partnering, talent and people operations.

Certified IT employees deliver $10K more in yearly business value: report

More than nine in 10 tech workers possess at least one IT certification, according to a report from Skillsoft.

Employers predict 3% increase for 2022 salary budgets

The projection demonstrates a business-as-usual approach to salary budgeting despite employee demands for greater compensation.

Labor complaint against NCAA sets stage for fight over college athlete unionization

An advocacy group says the NCAA interferes with labor laws and student-athletes' union rights.

WSJ: Activision Blizzard CEO knew about sexual misconduct claims

The ongoing company saga has shaken the industry, illustrating how HR can sanction bad behaviors.

What do employees say would reduce burnout? Less work

"Both employers and employees are near the breaking point," according to Eagle Hill Consulting's CEO.

AT&T leader says D&I goals led to his ousting

Before his termination, the plaintiff said his supervisor told him a promotion was unlikely for "a 58-year-old white guy."

Court: Financial dependence not essential to FMLA in loco parentis status

The FMLA makes room for "the reality that many children in the United States live with a parent other than their biological father and mother."

NLRB: Employers must bargain over implementation of OSHA vaccine mandate

But an employer "may not act unilaterally when it has some discretion in implementing" the requirements of OSHA's emergency temporary standard.

Most big companies fail to fully detail board diversity despite SEC pressure

Even after pledging greater transparency, most large companies do not provide details on workforce diversity, a survey found.

4 in 10 managers let employees pick their own hours, study finds

While flexibility at work is increasing, workers remain stressed.

6th Cir. lottery pick a 'favorable' draw for OSHA vaccine mandate's challengers

The court could play a significant role in determining the fate of the Biden administration's Emergency Temporary Standard.

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'Ignorance is not going to be an excuse': Lessons from Facebook's hiring scandal

As part of its settlement with DOJ, Facebook will pay up to $9.5 million to those impacted by its alleged discrimination against U.S. applicants.

Remote rudeness: Workers less civil now, study says

A rise in rudeness is due to a lack of face-to-face contact, a Korn Ferry report suggested.

AI could improve team culture, report says

AI has garnered more attention in a post-pandemic world, but employers could land in hot water if they aren't careful.

Udemy: Users flocked to technical training content in droves last month

As much as employers may be worried about talent development over the long term, recent research shows workers may be just as anxious.

Suit alleges bias in UPS HR policies, seeks $250M

A group of women alleged that decision-makers at the company engaged in both adverse and benevolent discrimination.

Mailbag: At this point in the pandemic, how should employers approach travel?

Employers are safe to ask employees to travel, one attorney said.