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  • Firing of EEOC commissioners may test 90-year-old SCOTUS ruling on presidential powers

    Legal experts predict litigation may lead to the overturning of a 1935 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that protects members of independent government boards from being removed by the president at will.

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    Different flexible schedules for new workers could cause ‘hybrid hierarchy’ in 2025

    Talent acquisition teams offering remote work or favorable hybrid schedules to needed talent may prompt jealousy in the workplace, Korn Ferry said.

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    Meta’s HR changes reflect widely touted aspirational approach to DEI

    Eliminating hard inclusivity goals won’t protect against discrimination complaints but it will help, legal specialists say.

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    Opinion

    ‘A clarion call’: How employers should respond to Trump’s private-sector DEI order

    Beyond clearly illegal practices like using preferences and quotas, employers need to dig into their DEI programs to see where the potential for other legal challenges might lie, writes Jonathan Segal, partner at Duane Morris.

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    Trump calls for FAA staff review, blames deadly plane crash on DEI hires

    The president hasn’t cited any evidence that DEI hires contributed to the crash.

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    Judge: Ex-TikTok executive can move forward with retaliation lawsuit

    The decision is the latest application of a 2022 law aimed at allowing sexual harassment and assault victims to speak publicly about their allegations.

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    More than 2 in 3 workers at businesses not using AI think their companies are ‘dinosaurs’

    Companies with an AI-ready workforce upskill at all levels of the workplace, i4cp found. 

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    Opinion

    Remote work is the new labor battleground

    As remote work continues to evolve, unions will play a central role in shaping its trajectory.

  • A sign marks the location of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's Local Office in Savannah, Georgia on September 17, 2022.
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    EEOC tells its workers to halt LGBTQ+ discrimination claim processing

    The news comes just days after the Trump administration’s controversial purge of Democratic officials at the commission.

    Updated Jan. 31, 2025
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    Judge dismisses 2 counts in J&J pharmacy benefits lawsuit over upcharged drugs

    In its motion to dismiss, J&J asserted that the plaintiff did “not allege a concrete harm or injury-in-fact” — a claim with which the court largely agreed. 

  • Taylor Swift performing live onstage flanked by dancers in front of a stadium crowd. In the background are bursts of smoke and large screens featuring images of Swift.
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    This week in 5 numbers: Taylor Swift and employee bonuses

    Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including projected savings from federal workers’ “deferred resignations” under a Trump administration offer.

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    Is caregiving leave the next frontier for paid time off?

    Flexible work arrangements could prove beneficial to meeting the needs of the sandwich generation, an absence and leave expert said.

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    What hiring managers should know about the 2025 labor market

    While the labor market has cooled off, an aging workforce and changes to immigration will challenge recruiters this year, experts told HR Dive.

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    Top HR conferences for 2025

    Major issues on the agenda include artificial intelligence in the workplace, skills-based hiring, the ever-evolving employment law landscape and more.

    Updated Jan. 29, 2025
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    End-of-year bonuses inched upward in 2024

    At the same time, the share of workers receiving a bonus declined by almost 2%, which indicates that bonuses aren’t being applied equally among staff, the report found.

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    EEOC Acting Chair Lucas says agency must rescind anti-harassment guidance

    Andrea Lucas voted against the anti-harassment guidance last year, taking issue with sections related to sex-segregated facilities and pronoun usage.

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    Trump administration offers buyouts to federal workers

    An OPM spokesperson confirmed to HR Dive that the administration expects 5% to 10% of federal employees to accept the offer, saving $100 billion.

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    Deep Dive

    Shareholder proposals, executive orders are changing the face of DEI

    With new compliance concerns, mounting shareholder drama and irritated consumers, where does this leave employers in the private-sector landscape?

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    Trump shoves EEOC Democrats aside

    Commissioners Charlotte Burrows and Jocelyn Samuels and General Counsel Karla Gilbride were dismissed, they confirmed to HR Dive.

    Updated Jan. 29, 2025
  • The silhouettes of individuals are seen standing in a line in front of a window at a job fair.
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    Hiring reached its lowest point in 5 years, report finds

    Hiring declined across all industries, both in the U.S. and worldwide, BambooHR data showed.

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    Taylor Swift and the employee appreciation era

    Not every company can dole out millions of dollars in bonuses, but finding ways to recognize workers can do wonders for retention, a consultant said.

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    Trump shakes up NLRB, cans Democratic member Wilcox in ‘unprecedented’ move

    The move was criticized as illegal by congressional Democrats and could result in backlogs for the labor board, which now lacks a quorum.

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    Costco DEI efforts under fire from 19 attorneys general

    The company’s position “runs contrary to the Supreme Court’s recent decisions and raises concerns about Costco’s compliance with State and federal laws,” they wrote.

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    Judge orders red states, feds to confer on anti-harassment guidance involving gender identity

    “The position of the United States is reflected in the President’s Executive Order,” the U.S. Department of Justice told the judge in a recent request to vacate oral arguments in the case.

    Updated Jan. 29, 2025
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    Walmart’s market managers can now earn up to $620K annually

    The compensation changes reflect the key role these multistore supervisors play in the success of the business, the retailer said.