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Jury was ‘inflamed by prejudice,’ SHRM appeal argues
In an opening appeal, SHRM argued that a trial it lost late last year was unfair due to how the jury was directed and its “excessive” award of $11.5 million.
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Worker alleges lack of fossil fuel-free 401(k) option violated his religious rights
A lawsuit tying a worker’s climate objections to his Christian beliefs could set a precedent in the post-Groff landscape, his attorneys argued.
By Emilie Shumway • Aug. 4, 2026 -
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TrendlineInside the rapidly changing world of compliance
The HR landscape is ever-shifting, leaving compliance professionals to meet today’s requirements while keeping an eye on the future.
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DMEC26How will AI affect workplace accommodations?
“AI is busting down barriers,” said Julie Hocker, assistant secretary of labor for disability employment policy.
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Barber school settles claim it wouldn’t employ more than one pregnant worker
Pregnancy discrimination claims have featured heavily in recent EEOC litigation despite ongoing controversy over agency regulations.
By Ryan Golden • Aug. 3, 2026 -
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DMEC26After leave, return-to-work approaches should be ‘early, coordinated and sustained,’ DOL official says
The likelihood of an employee returning to work after injury drops off significantly as the weeks go on, Julie Hocker said.
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NLRB’s structure is unconstitutional but its activities may proceed, Texas judge rules
The decision follows up on the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent expansion of presidential power to dismiss leaders of federal agencies.
By Ryan Golden • Aug. 3, 2026 -
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Florida employers can ding workers for off-duty medical marijuana use, state appeals court says
Only a portion of states that have legalized medical marijuana also prohibit employers from discriminating against workers who have a valid prescription.
By Ryan Golden • July 31, 2026 -
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Philadelphia DEI officer alleges she was fired for reporting a Black worker’s harassment
The officer also said she was forbidden to speak publicly about equity.
By Caroline Colvin • July 30, 2026 -
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This week in 5 numbers: Why some workers aren’t AI upskilling
Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week — including how many C-suite, CHRO and senior talent acquisition leaders think their leaders are “highly prepared” to lead AI adoption.
By Ginger Christ • July 30, 2026 -
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SHRM’s insurance carrier says it’s not on the hook for $10M jury verdict
The insurer sued SHRM Tuesday, alleging state law prohibits it from indemnifying the organization because the jury found intentional race discrimination.
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Northwestern Mutual must fork over DEI data in EEOC probe of alleged failure to promote White worker
The company unsuccessfully claimed that the agency’s information requests were overbroad and too indefinite, according to a Wisconsin federal judge.
By Ryan Golden • July 29, 2026 -
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OpinionPulling back from DEI increases legal risk — and costs organizations qualified women
Gender equity researcher Amy Diehl offers eight pillars for HR to keep in mind regarding diversity and inclusion at work.
By Amy Diehl • July 29, 2026 -
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Fintech company violated NLRA when it fired worker for LinkedIn post, judge finds
The worker posted on LinkedIn that Apex Fintech Solutions “allowed outright hate to proliferate as a demonstration of what they think DEI is.”
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Jury awards male surgical technician $105K for delivery room discrimination
According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, two female obstetricians barred the technician from performing his job because of his sex.
By Emilie Shumway • July 28, 2026 -
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Previous vaccinations shouldn’t bar worker’s religious vaccine exemption request, 9th Circuit says
An employer’s initial approval of a COVID-19 vaccine mandate exemption request showed that it understood the request’s religious nature.
By Ryan Golden • July 27, 2026 -
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Court strikes down NLRB ‘successor bar’ rule using post-Chevron analysis
The rule that requires acquiring companies to bargain with incumbent unions exceeded the agency’s statutory authority, a 2-1 majority of the D.C. Circuit held.
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Ignored investigations, sexist slurs keep HR pro’s bias claims alive
The case illustrates the difficulties HR professionals may face in investigating misconduct by company leaders.
By Ryan Golden • July 24, 2026 -
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EEOC drops bid to press Penn for Jewish employee information
The filing represents a simmering down of tensions in a case that stemmed from a 2023 commissioner’s charge filed by Andrea Lucas.
By Emilie Shumway • July 24, 2026 -
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No need to pay for ordinary, midday commutes, DOL says
The agency addressed compensable working time in a pair of opinion letters Wednesday.
By Kate Tornone • July 23, 2026 -
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Electrician files harassment lawsuit against former employer, supervisor
The plaintiff, who worked at the Hanford Vit Plant in Richland, Washington, allegedly faced repeated incidents of sexual harassment on the jobsite.
By Matthew Thibault • Updated July 29, 2026 -
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3rd Circuit: Employers need not ‘go digging for disabilities’
A midnight-shift employee fired for sleeping on the job mentioned fatigue and dry eye too late to properly invoke the Americans with Disabilities Act, the appeals court said.
By Emilie Shumway • July 21, 2026 -
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Amazon FMLA snafu led to firing of employee who took leave to care for wife, lawsuit claims
The plaintiff alleged that he repeatedly contacted Amazon’s HR staff to correct the error to no avail.
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Judge recommends trimming EEOC lawsuit, leaving one failure-to-accommodate claim
The magistrate judge found insufficient evidence for EEOC’s retaliation and disparate treatment claims in the 2024 lawsuit.
By Emilie Shumway • July 20, 2026 -
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Settled: 4 lawsuits that ended in payouts this month
The settlements ranged from $150,000 to $2 million, court records show.
By Ginger Christ • July 20, 2026 -
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Nespresso must face African American’s race discrimination claim, court rules
Allegations by a former employee that she was denied promotions in favor of less qualified and less experienced White employees stated a cause of action under Title VII, the court said.
By Laurel Kalser • July 17, 2026
