Feds say states lack standing to challenge anti-harassment guidance

The government’s stance could be a strategic choice in anticipation of challenges to future agency guidance, said Jonathan Segal, partner at Duane Morris.

Associate professor sues Kansas State University for alleged transgender bias

A transgender faculty member claimed his supervisor forced him to drastically cut short his leave to recover from a hysterectomy, according to the lawsuit. 

RTO is going poorly. How can HR smooth the process?

Organizations need to start with the basics — like access cards and working internet — to make sure employees have a good experience, experts said.

Front-line workers say they are stressed about US trade policy changes

Just over half of workers surveyed by UKG said they’ve experienced noticeable changes at work due to tariffs.

DOL orders staff not to enforce Biden-era independent contractor rule

The Labor Department is still considering whether to rescind the rule, which faces ongoing litigation, it said Thursday.

Trump administration court filing may spell end of overtime final rule

The U.S. Department of Labor is still reconsidering the Biden-era effort to expand overtime pay eligibility, according to court documents.

April jobs report remains strong — but economists see Trump impact looming

“So far in 2025, the market has been marked by a low firing, low hiring trend that can’t last forever,” one economist said.

Job seeker says Paycom background check included twin brother’s charges

A job candidate — Rodney — said he lost out on a role at a manufacturing company because of charges belonging to his twin brother, Rod.

National family leave bill gets fresh face, bipartisan support

Reps. Chrissy Houlahan and Stephanie Bice introduced the More Paid Leave for More Americans Act, which seeks to streamline interstate approaches to family leave.

This week in 5 numbers: AI may fuel mistakes at work

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including the number of workers who have layoff anxiety.

1 in 10 workers are clocking out for micro-retirement, survey finds

Three-quarters of employees said companies should offer micro-retirement policies, such as unpaid sabbaticals or extended paid time off.

AI can enable fake job applicants. How do recruiters protect themselves?

Some hiring managers are fighting fire with fire and using AI to sort out who might be using the technology for less scrupulous reasons.

PayPal pays up for talent

The digital payments pioneer delivered sizable pay packages last year after it hired new executives, including one landing $29.4 million in annual compensation.

Middle managers are feeling the brunt of layoff anxiety, Perceptyx says

“The numbers in the study look like ones we’ve seen in other recent downturns, except this time, anxiety is more concentrated in the middle,” the platform’s senior director said.

How Lush employees led the brand to create sensory-friendly spaces

At 25 pilot shops, staff have been trained to meet the needs of customers with sensory disabilities.

New Colorado bill would revamp landmark AI law to exempt small businesses

Lawmakers have until May 7 to approve the changes — which also include a longer ramp for implementation — to the antidiscrimination law.

4 data breach stories from 2025 so far

HR can play a big role in helping defend against cyberattacks, sources previously told HR Dive.

Federal workers are flooding the talent market. What does that mean for recruiting?

One economist offered ways to make employers an “obvious” standout for this talent pool.

Big banks ramp up AI hiring as gains materialize

“AI roles may be the only safe jobs in banking right now,” one executive said.

More than half of leaders who laid off workers due to AI admit to screwing up

Employers’ zeal for replacing humans with tech has run up against a lack of guardrails, training and clear policies around its usage.

5 HR pros on the move in April

From Hyatt Hotels Corp. to Caterpillar Inc., some of the country’s largest companies announced changes to their human resources leadership slate.

Nearly 6 out of 10 workers admit making AI-fueled errors

Many employees using AI at work are “knowingly using it improperly,” according to a KPMG report.

Companies tend to hire based on vibes, not skills, study shows

Textio found that candidates who received an offer were 12 times more likely to be described as having a “great personality” than those who were rejected.

L&D leaves too little budget for improving worker performance, study says

RedThread Research sorted front-line worker development into three domains: keeping the lights on, improving the work and planning for the future.

Job seekers say they may not apply to companies that use generative AI in hiring

The vast majority of those surveyed said meeting with a human matters, because AI cannot vet for soft skills such as attitude.