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EEOC finalizes harassment guidance, addressing remote work and gender identity
Harassment can include “outing” individuals, misgendering, and prohibiting workers from using sex-segregated bathrooms consistent with their gender identity, the agency said.
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Adult diapers at 50th birthday party didn’t prove ‘cat’s paw’ age bias, 6th Circuit says
A paralegal couldn’t show under a “cat’s paw” theory of liability that the lawyer who threw her the party caused her to get fired, the appeals panel held.
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Talent acquisition pros say they’re caught between strategic planning and cost reduction
Although skills shortages remain a top issue, hiring leaders say they face “tremendous” pressure to improve recruiting efficiency.
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Most workers say they prefer hybrid or in-person work, though burnout is prevalent
Employers interested in hybrid work need to be aware that a blanket policy could do more harm than good, other research has found.
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Companies cut salary budget increases to 3.6%, trim promotions: Mercer
Employers’ plans to reduce salary increases align with data showing economic growth slowed to just 1.6% last quarter, far less than expected.
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17 states sue to block EEOC pregnancy accommodation rule
The rule’s abortion accommodation provisions conflict with the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, the plaintiffs, led by Tennessee, alleged.
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A running list of states and localities with predictive scheduling mandates
Florida joins a number of states preempting any sort of predictive scheduling law created by cities or localities.
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Men more likely to say in-office work improves visibility to leadership
Regardless of remote, hybrid or in-person schedules, all workers should receive equal access to training and mentoring opportunities, AMA says.
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Wells Fargo saleswoman alleges she was held to ‘entirely different standard’ in ‘boys club’ workplace
The worker alleged her employer gave large, more profitable accounts to her male colleagues because they were “sole breadwinners,” while she was a “second income” for her husband.
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DHL will pay $8.7M to settle allegations it gave Black workers more dangerous assignments
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was signed 60 years ago this July; “Some employers still fail to get the message," the EEOC chair said in a statement.
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Chipotle, Starbucks have highest burnout among major restaurants: study
Chipotle, which recently added new worker benefits to attract hires, had the second-highest burnout rating of any company in the study, surpassed only by Progressive.
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Offering housing assistance is more than a benefit, employers say
Housing assistance programs not only help strengthen the community around the workplace, but can also serve as an attraction and retention tool.
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Uncertainty is the leading cause of employee noncompliance, Gartner finds
While rationalization and malice can also lead to noncompliance, nearly 90% of employees told Gartner they recently faced situations in which they didn’t know how to comply.
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Companies report biggest technical skills gaps in cybersecurity, cloud
Upskilling current workers could help fill these gaps, saving both time and money, a new report says.
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US Chamber sues to block FTC noncompete ban
The commission’s final rule is outside the scope of the authority granted by Congress, the Chamber alleged Wednesday.
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Citi failed to protect managing director from sexual harassment, lawsuit claims
Ardith Lindsey filed additional details Monday in her lawsuit against the bank regarding a supervisor’s threats against her and her family.
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DOL’s ‘unprecedented,’ two-pronged overtime rule adds new HR wrinkles
Employers must decide whether to incrementally comply with the rule’s salary threshold updates or move straight to compliance with the higher 2025 threshold, attorneys told HR Dive.
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Delta Air Lines raises starting wage to $19 per hour, increases pay by 5%
The pay raise comes amid a union-organizing campaign among the company’s flight attendants.
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How does remote monitoring work? Here’s what HR needs to know.
Many workers may not be aware that such monitoring is taking place — and that poses a culture problem.
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What are Gen Z’s workplace ‘roadblocks’?
Employers complain about Gen Z’s job expectations, yet few offer training and development opportunities, experts say.
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Workplace learning could be a boon for wellness, research shows
Mental stimulation at work can reduce cognitive impairment later in life, while jobs focused on routine tasks have the opposite effect, according to a new study.
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FTC to ban noncompetes
The FTC said the rule, which takes effect Sept. 4, received overwhelming public support during a comment period.
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DOL will raise overtime salary threshold to $44K in July, $59K next year
The final rule expands overtime pay eligibility to millions of U.S. workers, the department said.
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New retirement security final rule will protect workers from improper advice and investments, DOL says
The rule updates the definition of investment advice fiduciary that was adopted in 1975 and will go into effect Sept. 23.
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Car dealership pays $325K to settle allegations it fired an executive to avoid paying for his cancer treatments
The ADA prohibits employers from firing workers because of a medical condition.