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Hooters’ alleged colorism costs $250,000 in EEOC case
Following the layoff of about 43 employees in the Greensboro area in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Hooters allegedly rehired workers who were predominantly White or had lighter skin.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Mailbag
How should we handle an employee who hates HR?
The goal is to uncover the root cause of the dissatisfaction, according to McLean & Co. experts.
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GFL, Waste Pro to pay millions for settlements of EEOC race and sex discrimination lawsuits
Waste Pro in Florida will pay $1.4 million and subsidiaries of GFL Environmental in Georgia will pay $3.1 million to settle separate lawsuits with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
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6 stories on mentorship and why it matters for engagement
Experts and studies alike have emphasized the importance of mentorship in retention and in building a strong company culture.
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Manager development a top priority for HR in 2025, Gartner says
Many HR leaders surveyed said their leaders are “not equipped to lead change.”
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House Democrats call on CEOs to support DEI amid increasing policy rollbacks
A group of 49 Congressional Democrats is urging senior executives of Fortune 1,000 companies to “reject division” and continue backing programs that boost diversity, equity and inclusion.
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FTC appeals Texas noncompete ban decision to 5th Circuit
This marks the commission’s second such appeal in as many months.
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Customer service company TTEC faces lawsuit alleging labor violations
The class-action lawsuit claims that remote customer service agents had to purchase their own equipment without proper compensation, resulting in lost overtime wages.
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Lack of doctor visits dooms bus driver’s FMLA claim, 3rd Circuit holds
The court said the employee failed to show that his condition — migraines — was a chronic serious one.
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Employers must prepare workers for AI-driven future of work, report says
AI-based tools may improve efficiency, but many workers still need training as well as support around job security concerns, Adecco said.
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Flexibility in manufacturing: Leveraging talents for skills-based hiring
Volvo and Carlisle Cos. are among the manufacturers leaning into more flexible shift work and part-time roles to recruit and retain workers.
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Court: HR generalist laid off during medical leave has no ADA claim
Credit One Bank provided a legitimate, nondiscriminatory reason when it eliminated the plaintiff’s position, according to the 9th Circuit.