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  NLRB can’t order deletion of Musk’s anti-union tweets, 5th Circuit says

  The court held that an employer’s speech, even that which presumably violates the NLRA, is protected by the First Amendment.

  Compliance

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  Sponsored by SmithRx

  6 ways legacy PBMs put employers at risk

  HR leaders can drive change to reduce the risks and hidden costs posed by legacy PBMs. Learn how to protect your organization’s pharmacy benefits.

  Comp & Benefits

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  10 HR horror stories to make your skin crawl

  This Halloween, don’t fumble in the dark on these compliance issues.

  Compliance

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  PWFA requires accommodation for stillbirth, EEOC says in now-settled lawsuit

  A Florida resort allegedly violated the Pregnancy Workers Fairness Act and the ADA by failing to accommodate a line cook who asked for leave to grieve for her stillborn child.

  Compliance

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  Deep Dive

  EEOC wants to collect pay data again. It might have an easier path to do so.

  The agency’s EEO-1 Component 2 data from 2017 and 2018 is the first of its kind, and advocates believe the exercise is worth revisiting.

  Compliance

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  How do candidates choose between organizations? Good interviews, Gallup says.

  Candidates are constantly evaluating a company’s culture throughout the hiring process, the firm explained.

  Talent

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  Assess character alongside competency for hiring and promoting, MIT Sloan report says

  Evaluating character can lead to greater returns, more effective leadership, greater psychological safety and better engagement, the report noted.

  Talent

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  HR pro claims company fired her for complaint about boss who mocked her disability

  The plaintiff alleged she was let go in retaliation for filing a formal complaint against a manager and requesting accommodations for ADHD.

  Compliance

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  AI at work

  Feds put employers on notice regarding ‘black box’ AI scores

  Employers must obtain worker consent to use surveillance tools, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said Thursday.

  Talent

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  Chipotle’s latest automation tool to help with hiring and recruitment

  Paradox, a conversational AI system, will manage administrative tasks and is expected to reduce the time to hire by 75%.

  Learning

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  Through education partnerships, Johnson Controls looks to get its ‘fair share’ of technical talent

  Johnson Controls Academy is accelerating employee onboarding as its Community College Partnership Program boosts technician training nationwide.

  Learning

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  A federal PTO guarantee? New report proposes amending FLSA to make it a reality.

  The policy, written by a University of Michigan professor and backed by The Brookings Institution, would allow workers to accrue up to 80 hours of paid time off per year.

  Compliance

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  Hooters’ alleged colorism costs $250,000 in EEOC case

  Following the layoff of about 43 employees in the Greensboro, North Carolina, area in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Hooters allegedly rehired workers who were predominantly White or had lighter skin.

  Compliance

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  This week in 5 numbers: Retailers stock up on staff for holiday surge

  Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how retailers plan to meet labor demands this holiday season.

  Talent

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  Employees are asking about GLP-1 coverage. What should employers do?

  Experts said GLP-1 coverage needs to be holistic to ensure long-term success.

  Comp & Benefits

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  The key to an effective succession plan? Good communication, McLean says

  Succession conversations matter because without them, candidates feel ill-prepared for their target roles, McLean & Co.’s HR experts noted.

  Talent

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  Job seekers show increased interest in part-time seasonal work, especially in retail

  Both employers and job candidates are preparing for the upcoming holiday shopping season, though job seeker demand is outweighing job posts so far.

  Talent

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  Q&A

  Top Ramen manufacturer’s new CHRO wants to enrich company culture

  Karen Robinson hopes to keep a local flavor in the culture at each of Nissin Foods’ U.S. sites.

  HR Management

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  Opinion

  What the Mayfield ruling means for overtime exemptions

  To prevent costly consequences, employers must proactively review employee classifications, writes Lee Jacobs, a partner at Barclay Damon.

  Compliance

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  Gender diversity on boards plateaus — but that’s not the full picture

  It mirrors a trend HR has seen in the diversity, equity and inclusion space, where interest and investments in equity seemed to be slowing.  

  Diversity & Inclusion

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  Holiday hiring hurdles have retailers banking on cross-training, incentives

  Fewer employers plan to hire seasonal help this year, and labor shortages are at least partly to blame.

  Talent

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  Gen Z workers are turning to side hustles to build career skills

  Workers want to prepare for the future while also reducing their financial pressure, Quicken said.

  Talent

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  Despite improved workplace culture, tech workers still eye the door

  Many tech professionals plan to quit in the next year even though they are the most likely group to recommend their employers, according to EY.

  Talent

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  DOL guidelines for workplace AI center on employee needs, job quality

  The agency’s principles for responsible AI use in the workplace focus heavily on employee rights and how the technology should improve working conditions.

  Talent

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  Pizza Hut franchisee to settle delivery drivers’ FLSA dispute for $4.75M

  The drivers alleged their actual payment fell below minimum wage, due to unreimbursed gas costs, vehicle upkeep and more.

  Compliance

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  DOL employees ordered back to the office, despite union’s resistance

  The agency’s largest employee union is “extremely disappointed” in the RTO announcement, its president said.

  Compliance

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