Government contractors: It’s time to get comfortable with change

Federal contractors and subcontractors must be prepared to quickly re-evaluate their compensation, hiring and related structures in the coming months and years, write Cozen O’Connor attorneys. 

By Eric Leonard and Rachel Schwartz • March 17, 2025

‘Vertical’ no-hire agreements can be legal, 2nd Circuit reminds in Saks lawsuit

The retailer's no-hire agreements with five high-end brands sold in its stores did not violate the Sherman Act, the court held.

By Laurel Kalser • March 17, 2025

Radical agreement on ‘reverse discrimination’ is yet another reason to review DEI, training programs

A forthcoming ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court likely will accelerate certain types of discrimination claims, writes Duane Morris partner Jonathan Segal.

By Jonathan Segal • March 14, 2025

8 stories on the rise of ‘reverse discrimination’ claims

While such claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act are not entirely new, a law firm’s review found a “flood” of DEI-provoked lawsuits last year.

By Emilie Shumway • March 14, 2025

Federal judge sides with 3M in White male ex-employee’s bias claim

The plaintiff alleged that Black female employees who similarly violated workplace rules were not fired like he was.

By Ryan Golden • March 14, 2025

This week in 5 numbers: Are employers hiring AI talent too quickly?

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including the share of hiring managers who are worried about creating a sustainable pipeline for talent with artificial intelligence skills.

By Ginger Christ • March 13, 2025

2025 could be ‘a year of contention’ over pay, Payscale says

Thanks to a heightened focus on fair pay, organizations ranked compensation as a bigger challenge than recruiting or retention.

By Ginger Christ • March 13, 2025

Trump declared English the official language. Can employers do the same?

While some employers may be tempted to mandate English in the workplace, blanket policies may violate the law, Norris McLaughlin attorneys warn.

By David T. Harmon and Mariya Gonor • March 12, 2025

California senator introduces ‘No Robo Bosses Act’ in bid to regulate AI at work

States will likely take the lead on AI regulation “for the foreseeable future,” a law firm said.

By Ginger Christ • March 12, 2025

‘Male only’ hiring instructions lead to $1.6M settlement

EEOC alleged that an HR directory for Security Engineers, Inc., directed staff not to schedule women for certain roles regardless of their relevant experience.

By Ryan Golden • March 12, 2025

Lori Chavez-DeRemer confirmed as labor secretary

How DOL will proceed now is not clear, though there are hints the agency may be assuming an unusually pro-worker stance for a Republican administration.

By Emilie Shumway • March 11, 2025

Court dismisses White professor’s claim that Penn State Abington maintained racially hostile environment

The plaintiff intends to appeal the decision to the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, he told HR Dive in an email.

By Ryan Golden • Updated March 11, 2025

White ex-university employee settles race bias lawsuit after $1M jury win

A jury previously issued a verdict in favor of the plaintiff in May, holding that the university discriminated against him on the basis of his race when it terminated him.

By Ryan Golden • Updated July 15, 2025

Faster Labor Contracts Act garners bipartisan support

The bill, which would condense time between union votes and employer negotiations, marks a change in Republican attitudes on labor.

By Caroline Colvin • March 7, 2025

EEOC targets universities for antisemitic treatment of staff

Protecting workers from religious bias and harassment, particularly antisemitism, is one of the agency’s new priorities, Acting Chair Andrea Lucas recently announced.

By Emilie Shumway • March 6, 2025

Federal judge reinstates fired NLRB member Gwynne Wilcox

Judge Beryl Howell characterized Wilcox’s firing as a “power grab” by the president and called it “a blatant violation of the law.”

By Ginger Christ • Updated March 7, 2025

Fired NLRB member’s attorney says US does not have ‘a king’ in public hearing

The lawsuit debates the merits of a 90-year-old U.S. Supreme Court precedent that denies the president the ability to remove members of independent boards and agencies at will.

By Ginger Christ • March 5, 2025

Christian ex-Honeywell worker claims bias training violated his religious beliefs

In the lawsuit filed in a Georgia federal court, the employee alleged he was discriminated against for his refusal to retake the mandatory training.

By Ryan Golden • March 5, 2025

Taco Bell franchisee allowed sexually hostile environment to fester for over 2 months, EEOC says

EEOC noted in 2024 guidance that an employer who opens an investigation one day after a complaint is made has acted promptly, while one who waits two months “very likely has not acted promptly.”

By Emilie Shumway • March 4, 2025

9th Circuit revives postmaster’s bias lawsuit

The worker, a woman of Chinese descent, was demoted and replaced by a White male — and that was enough to show potential discrimination, the appeals court determined.

By Emilie Shumway • March 4, 2025

DOL files fresh appeal of a Texas decision vacating its new overtime rule

It’s now the second such filing by the agency with the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

By Ryan Golden • March 3, 2025

Court: Layoff of only African American worker in HR department didn’t violate Title VII

Georgia Military College legitimately chose to eliminate the HR administrative assistant’s position as part of a campus-wide reduction-in-force, the 11th Circuit ruled.

By Laurel Kalser • March 3, 2025

Advocacy groups move to salvage transgender discrimination lawsuits scrapped by EEOC

The commission backed out of the two cases in New York and Michigan, both of which involved alleged harassment directed at transgender employees by management.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 28, 2025

DOGE chaos overshadows standard DOL fare at Keith Sonderling’s deputy security hearing

Sonderling fielded questions about his independent contractor and joint employer views, but more senators took him to task over DOGE-led staffing cuts.

By Caroline Colvin • Feb. 27, 2025

This week in 5 numbers: How many remote job postings are there?

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how many people were affected by a data breach at a third-party employment screening services provider.

By Ginger Christ • Feb. 27, 2025