EEOC reminds employers pre-employment health questionnaires may violate GINA

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleged that Dana Sealing Manufacturing illegally acquired genetic information.

By Caroline Colvin • June 25, 2026

FCC Chairman says there is ‘common ground’ on ending illegal discrimination, DEI

In May, 18 members of Congress sent a letter questioning the agency’s targeting of companies’ DEI policies.

By Ginger Christ • June 24, 2026

Explore the Trendline➔

Inside 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.

By HR Dive staff

DEI’s next era? Reorientation, says SHRM’s Johnny Taylor Jr.

In conversation with HR Dive, SHRM’s president and CEO forecasted the future of DEI in 2027 and 2028.

By Caroline Colvin • June 24, 2026

Workday can’t shake California AI discrimination claims

Because Workday is headquartered in California, a “sufficient nexus” exists to apply the state law even to nonresidents, a federal judge determined.

By Emilie Shumway • June 23, 2026

EEOC opens antisemitism probe into NEA, Brandeis Center says

The center’s complaint alleges the teachers union didn’t specify Jews as the primary victims of the Holocaust, among other things.

By Naaz Modan • June 23, 2026

4th Circuit strips class certification in Anheuser-Busch lawsuit, finding members too different

Evidence showed prospective class members performed substantially different tasks and were subject to different legal standards, the court said.

By Laurel Kalser • June 22, 2026

9th Circuit reverses sexual orientation bias ruling in favor of Christian ministry

A dissenting judge wrote that the decision represented part of a “disturbing path” with respect to religious freedom protections.

By Ryan Golden • June 22, 2026

‘Don’t be scared. Be prepared’: 6 steps for preventing workplace violence

It's difficult for HR to grapple with the possibility of workplace violence. But specific, written plans and accessible policies are key to addressing that risk, a SHRM26 panel said.

By Ryan Golden • June 22, 2026

Walmart hit with $23M jury verdict after retaliation trial

A worker who was fired shortly after reporting a supervisor for her failure to act on sexual harassment complaints alleged she experienced retaliation.

By Emilie Shumway • Updated 25 minutes ago

Ameris Bank owes former executive $80M, jury finds

The Atlanta-based bank plans to appeal the verdict and said final resolution of the matter “could have a material adverse effect” on its financial condition.

By Caitlin Mullen • June 17, 2026

This week in 5 numbers: Fewer than 6 in 10 workers said they fully read their most recent employment contract

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week — including how many hiring managers think artificial intelligence tools could hurt their company’s brand.

By Ginger Christ • June 17, 2026

Flight attendant fired over TikTok dance video sues Alaska Airlines for bias

The worker alleged she was “held to heightened standards for reputational behavior” because of her sex and race.

By Ginger Christ • June 17, 2026

Former Honeywell worker must litigate her wrongful termination claims in China, court says

The Shanghai, China-based worker, a U.S. citizen, signed an agreement requiring her to carry out disputes in a Chinese forum, the judge said.

By Emilie Shumway • June 16, 2026

Express Scripts, PCMA sue to block Tennessee law breaking up PBMs and pharmacies

Express Scripts and the PBM lobby are following in CVS Caremark’s footsteps in filing complaints challenging the FAIR Rx Act, which was passed earlier this year despite vehement opposition from PBMs.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • June 16, 2026

Most workers say they thoroughly read employment contracts — but understanding may be low

Recent research from Goldberg Law Group found that employment contracts are taken more seriously than other contracts in the U.S.

By Lara Ewen • June 16, 2026

EEOC gets court win in challenge over its treatment of trans bias claims

The ruling is a victory for Chair Andrea Lucas as she and the agency implement a key component of President Donald Trump’s workplace civil rights agenda.

By Ryan Golden • June 15, 2026

Amazon settles lawsuit alleging it asked for workers’ family medical histories

Illinois has especially strong legal protections governing workers’ bodily rights, with employers like Walmart and Topgolf also coming under fire for alleged violations of the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act.

By Emilie Shumway • June 15, 2026

Cybersecurity, data privacy and AI may leave employers legally exposed

“Even where federal enforcement has softened, states are often stepping in and pushing litigation forward,” Norton Rose Fulbright’s U.S. head of litigation and disputes said.

By Ginger Christ • June 15, 2026

Week in review: Is mandatory E-Verify inching closer?

We’re rounding up last week’s stories, from a state law prohibiting “ghost jobs” to the “joy paradox” of artificial intelligence.

By Kathryn Moody • June 15, 2026

Summer hiring is becoming a payroll stress test for small businesses

Summer hiring is exposing payroll and compliance gaps many SMBs can’t afford to miss.

June 15, 2026

The 2026 World Cup has arrived. Here are 3 things HR should do to prepare.

From traffic to watch parties, there’s much for employers to consider as one of the world’s biggest sporting events hits home.

By Ryan Golden • June 12, 2026

Judge trims $83M from record-breaking age bias penalty imposed on Liberty Mutual

There was no evidence from which a jury could reasonably infer that Liberty Mutual acted with “intentional malice, trickery or deceit,” the judge said.

By Laurel Kalser • June 12, 2026

This week in 5 numbers: Companies face potential fines for ‘ghost job’ postings

 Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week — including how many companies are experiencing impersonation attacks.

By Ginger Christ • June 11, 2026

New York passes a bill aimed at halting ‘ghost jobs’

S8877 would subject employers and third-party platforms to steep fines if their job posts don’t include a time frame for if, and when, they expect the job to be filled.

By Laurel Kalser • June 11, 2026

Firefighter’s Title VII claims survive preclusion even if the rest of his claims don’t, 7th Circuit says

The U.S. Supreme Court has said that federal job discrimination claims are not barred by certain state agencies’ administrative decisions, per the ruling.

By Ryan Golden • June 10, 2026