Clorox files $380M lawsuit blaming Cognizant for 2023 cyberattack

The attack was linked to Scattered Spider, a hacking collective that uses techniques like voice phishing to trick IT help desks into giving the hackers credentials and bypassing users’ multifactor-authentication protections. 

By David Jones • July 23, 2025

Red states abandon lawsuit challenging EEOC gender identity guidance

Led by Tennessee, the states argued that a recent decision in Texas vacating portions of the agency’s harassment guidance rendered their lawsuit moot.

By Emilie Shumway • July 23, 2025

Disability Pride Month is a reminder about accessibility — ‘one of the oldest forms of inclusion’

When it comes to accessibility, compliance and culture can go hand in hand.

By Caroline Colvin • July 23, 2025

What to know about the minimum wage

The federal minimum wage — $7.25 — was last increased 16 years ago.

By Ginger Christ • July 22, 2025

DOL rescinds Biden-era letter on Citi racial equity proposal

The program, which Citi said was never implemented, was slated to provide “diverse managers” with a competitive advantage, an agency official wrote.

By Emilie Shumway • July 22, 2025

Mailbag: Do I have to give a reason for firing an employee?

Employees may be particularly interested in such information if it was not provided during a termination meeting, an attorney told HR Dive.

By Caroline Colvin • July 22, 2025

Worker says Dunkin’ franchisee retaliated after she researched tip law

“That’s AI,” the worker’s supervisor allegedly said in response to her findings. “That’s not real.”

By Emilie Shumway • July 21, 2025

Catholic bishops seek to block PWFA rule requiring accommodations for medical-related abortions

The USCCB argued that failing to block the rule would cause it irreparable harm because forcing it to “endorse non-conforming religious behavior for any period cannot be remedied with damages."

By Laurel Kalser • July 21, 2025

George Mason University faces federal probe into hiring and promotion practices

The U.S. Department of Justice said it aims to determine whether the school discriminates against employees based on sex and race.

By Laura Spitalniak • July 21, 2025

Mailbag: We want an opinion letter from DOL. How should we write our request?

There’s no “magic formula,” an attorney and former Labor Department official told HR Dive, but there are some best practices employers might want to follow.

By Ryan Golden • July 18, 2025

Trump nominates two new NLRB members, setting stage for a quorum

The nominations follow a back-and-forth court battle regarding former Democratic member Gwynne Wilcox, who was fired ahead of her term ending.

By Caroline Colvin • July 17, 2025

Employer settles claims that it refused to promote Black employee, fired her after bias complaint

Retaliation is unlawful irrespective of the validity of an employee’s complaint, the EEOC reminded employers.

By Ryan Golden • July 17, 2025

Lender reaches agreement with EEOC over claims it ignored supervisor’s harassment victims

In one case, the commission alleged, Academy Mortgage Corp. transferred an employee to a different branch after she complained of the conduct, before ultimately firing her.

By Ginger Christ • July 16, 2025

‘Heavy lift’: Colorado AI law sets high bar, analysts say

Colorado’s sweeping new AI law could be a blueprint for other states, per experts. Like the EU AI Act, the law applies to both developers and deployers of AI systems.

By Suman Bhattacharyya • July 16, 2025

Nearly 9% of younger workers use alcohol or drugs at work, study shows

Substance use occurs more often in blue-collar and service industry jobs, but comprehensive policies and supportive interventions can help, researchers said.

By Carolyn Crist • July 16, 2025

Performance reviews undermine woman’s bias claim against Exxon Mobil, 7th Circuit says

Management-side attorneys have repeatedly stressed the importance of thorough documentation in defending employment lawsuits.

By Ryan Golden • July 15, 2025

Wells Fargo workers allege union-busting again

Employees rallied in Charlotte on Tuesday to call attention to allegations that a senior HR executive at the bank is coercing workers to decertify their union.

By Gabrielle Saulsbery • July 15, 2025

Most employers worldwide feel unprepared for pay transparency laws

The vast majority of companies remain focused on compliance rather than using pay transparency as a strategic priority, a survey shows.

By Carolyn Crist • July 15, 2025

How to protect employees from heat and other climate extremes

Basics like shade, water and rest can help, but HR should involve workers in the planning process, sources told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • July 14, 2025

HR manager ends lawsuit alleging Clorox fired her for reporting bias complaints

The plaintiff said the employer refused to investigate allegations of racial preference at an Atlanta facility. Clorox denied the plaintiff’s claims. 

By Ryan Golden • July 14, 2025

Stanford researcher was harassed, fired due to antisemitism, lawsuit alleges

A university spokesperson told HR Dive that “Stanford takes any allegation of antisemitism very seriously,” but “a thorough investigation” found the allegations to be unsubstantiated. 

By Laurel Kalser • July 14, 2025

The hidden link: How financial wellness fuels mental health at work

Discover how financial wellness fuels mental health at work and why it’s not just a benefit anymore—it’s a business strategy.

July 14, 2025

Getting personal, rising above and avoiding lawsuits: 8 stories from SHRM25

Former U.S. President Joe Biden was among the speakers at the massive convention for HR professionals, held in San Diego.

By Emilie Shumway • July 11, 2025

This week in 5 numbers: Nearly a quarter of companies offer GLP-1 drug coverage for weight management

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including the percentage of managers who use AI to help determine terminations. 

By Ginger Christ • July 10, 2025

EEOC sues Chrysler manufacturer for allegedly firing a worker for not working during Passover

FCA US allegedly revoked the religious accommodation of the worker, who practices orthodox Judaism.

By Ginger Christ • July 9, 2025