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Whole Foods to settle lawsuit stemming from ban on Black Lives Matter gear
A plaintiff, who was terminated in July 2020 after protesting Whole Foods’ policy of disciplining employees whose masks bore the “Black Lives Matter” message, alleged retaliation.
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Protecting your greatest asset: 5 ways to retain high-security employees
By emphasizing the value of their most important resource — their people — employers in high-security industries can build long-term workforce success.
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ADP settles lawsuit alleging background check incorrectly reported job seeker was a convicted murderer
Research published earlier this year suggested background checks in general contain “lots of inaccuracies.”
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Industries with in-person work more frequently tout PTO in job ads, Indeed finds
While paid time off mentions in job ads have risen in recent years, workers still aren't taking enough time off.
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Fewer than half of US adults under 50 can readily afford or access healthcare, analysis finds
The share of Americans who were either “cost insecure” or “cost desperate” when it comes to healthcare have both increased since 2022, a Gallup and West Health survey found.
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How one company bypassed hybrid work for a remote-first operation
Ask employees what they need to be successful, and “be willing to hear the answers,” advised Blackbaud’s chief people and culture officer.
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HR can help create an emotionally healthy culture — but it can’t do so alone, McLean & Co. says
Cultures can run the gamut from "emotionally suppressive" to "emotionally unregulated."
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Warren, Democratic lawmakers introduce bill to resurrect Chevron doctrine
The Stop Corporate Capture Act would codify the Chevron doctrine, which required federal courts to give deference to agencies’ reasonable interpretation of ambiguous statutes.
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Amid DEI cuts, Microsoft works to distinguish itself from those responding to ‘woke’ backlash
While some companies axed DEI roles due to “woke” backlash, the motivations of other companies may be more nuanced.
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Blaze Pizza franchisee slapped with $277K child labor fine
The U.S. Department of Labor found the 10-unit franchisee violated child labor laws related to 28 workers under the age of 18.
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Texas restaurants used employee tips to pay for condiments and packaging, DOL claims
The Fair Labor Standards Act prohibits employers from keeping tips received by employees for any purpose, the agency said.
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CVS settles lawsuit alleging it used AI ‘lie detector’ in interviews
The settlement is the latest in an ongoing saga of legal scrutiny for AI-based tools in the hiring process.
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Retention continues upward surge as employees stay at their jobs in 2024
The increase is “welcome news,” especially as the struggle to retain workers has become a norm in the labor market, Eagle Hill Consulting’s CEO said.
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Courts split on FTC’s noncompete ban after Pennsylvania judge’s decision
The ruling comes exactly 20 days after a Texas federal judge placed a partial injunction on the noncompete ban.
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PwC pushed out principal 1 day before her assets vested, lawsuit alleges
While the former employee said she was denied opportunities and pushed out to deprive her of benefits, a PwC spokesperson said the decision was based on “legitimate business considerations.”
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Most executives say businesses aren’t ready to address 4 ‘megatrend’ risks
Amid growing complexity and volatility, business leaders are looking for actionable insights to address people issues, Aon’s CEO said.
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College education may not be preparing employees for generative AI
A Cengage Group survey signals that shifts in expectations may be coming yet again for higher education and employee development programs.
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Employers increasingly offer deductibles of $4K or more, survey indicates
High-deductible health plan increases may drive higher employee out-of-pocket healthcare spend, research indicates.
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SHRM CHRO: Debates about equity’s meaning a ‘distraction’ from DEI work
The HR association believes it must prioritize inclusion and diversity because they are concepts that people “inherently, deeply understand,” Jim Link told HR Dive.
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Election 2024
Americans express mixed views on business political neutrality during election season
Although most want neutrality, U.S. consumers and workers also said businesses “must take a stand” to protect democracy.
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Contractor settles EEOC claims that VP refused candidates outside of ‘ideal age range’
The case is one of several in which an employers’ alleged use of coded language became potential evidence in an age discrimination claim.
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California contractor settles EEOC transgender harassment charge
An automatic sprinkler installer based in the Bay Area allegedly made verbal and physical threats against a worker due to his gender identity and sexual orientation, the agency said.
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Walmart will pay $2.5M to settle class-action wage claims for pre-shift COVID-19 screening
The amount the employees recovered was “substantial,” according to the federal court that approved the settlement.
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Opinion
3 tips for finding motivated, passionate talent
To find the right talent to advance the company’s mission, recruiters need to distill that mission down to a single, key trait, writes the CPO of Devoted Health.
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How mentoring programs help manufacturers build a future workforce
The programs can help to train incoming workers, as well as create inclusive environments from underrepresented communities.
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NLRB withdraws 5th Circuit appeal of joint employer final rule injunction
The Board said it would “like the opportunity to further consider the issues identified” in a district court’s injunction while citing other, ongoing legislation relevant to its rulemaking.
Updated July 19, 2024