Black worker’s use of anti-Black slur not protected under Title VII, judge holds

Such a concept would be “impossible” for employers to apply, according to the decision.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 10, 2025

IBM can’t avoid arbitrating former worker’s age bias charge, court says

The employee signed a separation agreement that appeared to cut short his legal statute of limitations, but such rights are not waivable, a Massachusetts court determined.

By Emilie Shumway • Oct. 10, 2025

This week in 5 numbers: EEOC records lowest litigation rate in a decade

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how many employers report disciplining workers over social media posts.

By Ginger Christ • Oct. 9, 2025

HR business partner at ComEd can’t move forward with bias claims, court says

The lawsuit’s dismissal is the latest argument for standardized interview criteria and detailed note-taking.

By Emilie Shumway • Oct. 8, 2025

6th Circuit OKs disabled driver’s firing for painting graffiti on customers’ goods

Courts have said that knowledge of an employee’s disability is not enough to show pretext for discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 8, 2025

White Walmart manager alleges DEI policy led to his termination

The plaintiff invoked the Civil Rights Act of 1866, a 159-year-old piece of legislation that is gaining traction in “reverse discrimination” cases.

By Emilie Shumway • Oct. 8, 2025

Brittany Panuccio confirmed by Senate as commissioner, restoring EEOC quorum

EEOC has operated with only two commissioners since January, when President Donald Trump fired Democratic commissioners Charlotte Burrows and Jocelyn Samuels.

By Ginger Christ • Oct. 7, 2025

EEOC’s last year marked by record-low litigation, shifting priorities

While few lawsuits raised eyebrows this year, a quorum on the horizon could bring a range of controversial complaints from the agency — including discrimination based on DEI programs.

By Emilie Shumway • Oct. 7, 2025

Countdown is on for employers to comply with California’s ‘stringent’ AI regulations

The rules will go into effect Jan. 1, 2026, and will likely be the most restrictive in the country, Littler attorneys say.

By Ginger Christ • Oct. 7, 2025

What HR should watch as the Supreme Court begins its new term

The high court has so far agreed to hear two employment-related cases — and it could soon revisit a few hot-button issues.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 6, 2025

California lawsuit challenges Trump’s H-1B visa fee

The president’s Sept. 19 proclamation “caused a widespread panic” among employers and exceeded his authority, the plaintiffs alleged.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 6, 2025

South Carolina staffing firm faces EEOC ire over male-only hiring

Staffing agencies can end up in hot water for perpetuating recruiter biases, repeated cases show.

By Caroline Colvin • Oct. 6, 2025

DOL clarifies overtime pay requirements in new opinion letters

The second batch of wage-and-hour letters released during the second Trump administration addressed a joint employer scenario as well as firefighter emergency pay.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 3, 2025

Why do employees organize and join a union? Littler data has insight.

Employers may underestimate the willingness of workers to join a union, Littler said in its annual labor report. Here’s what HR should know. 

By Caroline Colvin • Oct. 2, 2025

Amazon, Apple, Meta probed by Senate panel over H-1B visa hiring

The debate over H-1B visas is heating up after President Donald Trump imposed a $100,000 fee on new petitioners, citing “systemic abuse” of the program.

By Alexei Alexis • Oct. 2, 2025

How the government shutdown will affect HR

Employers should expect suspension of key functions at agencies like the EEOC and the DOL until lawmakers come to an agreement.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 1, 2025

EEOC sues Apple for allegedly discriminating, retaliating against a Jewish worker

The lawsuit is the latest in a series of religious accommodation complaints filed by the agency, demonstrating the Trump administration’s priorities.

By Ginger Christ • Oct. 1, 2025

Questions linger in the wake of Trump’s $100K H-1B visa proclamation

The lack of clarity around how and when the fee will be paid — and who must pay it — means employers don’t have a straightforward path ahead, an attorney told HR Dive.

By Emilie Shumway • Sept. 30, 2025

California State University faces systemwide EEOC probe over antisemitism concerns

The federal agency has begun contacting faculty and staff members to “review allegations of antisemitism,” Chancellor Mildred García told the system. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 30, 2025

Title VII’s religious bias protections do not extend to secular preferences, court holds

The 2-1 decision of the 9th Circuit in the case of an employee’s COVID-19 testing exemption lawsuit splits from other circuits.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 29, 2025

6 things HR should know about intermittent FMLA leave

Above all, it’s important for employers to maintain a sincere, employee-centered approach, said Littler Mendelson’s Jeff Nowak.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 29, 2025

Florida company fired new hire after learning she was pregnant, EEOC alleges

iPro Dental Laboratory terminated the employee three days after it found out about the pregnancy and gave her an allegedly suspicious reason why, the lawsuit said.

By Laurel Kalser • Sept. 29, 2025

Court revives White former NYC school executive’s bias case over allegedly racist DEI training

Federal courts have increasingly been asked to weigh in on the legality of diversity, equity and inclusion training amid a broader backlash against DEI programs.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 26, 2025

EEOC sues staffing firm for workers with disabilities, alleging ADA violations

A worker was allegedly fired after requesting unpaid leave for mental health treatments.

By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 25, 2025

This week in 5 numbers: A controversial visa fee and declining Glassdoor ratings

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including some recent recruiting stats.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 25, 2025