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How to factor all genders into pay equity discussions
Generally, discussions about pay equity focus on the gender pay gap between men and women but fail to consider those who identify as nonbinary and...
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How fostering DEI can improve safety and reduce workplace injury risks
Thinking about workplace design can help accommodate workers with different abilities, body types and cultural preferences, according to the...
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1 in 4 executives say they hoped for turnover with return-to-work policies
Some managers surveyed by BambooHR also said they believed their organization conducted layoffs because fewer workers quit in the RTO transition...
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Call center employees aren’t ‘automobile salespersons’ exempt from FLSA overtime, 11th Circuit says
The lower court must now determine if they could be exempt as commission-based employees of a retail or service establishment.
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23 GOP attorneys general seek rehearing in Title VII gender surgery case
The 11th Circuit decision “fundamentally transforms Title VII” by not requiring a comparison group to show discrimination, the states...
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As AI skill demands rise, employers must figure out what they actually need: report
Employers need to understand which proficiencies their workforce has and what gaps are actually present, Info-Tech Research Group said.
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DEI success ultimately stems from strong CEO leadership, survey indicates
While acknowledging the increased pushback regarding DEI programs, Black executives noted the importance of sustaining their...
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The most magical Zoom meeting on Earth: Remote workers share the most unique places they’ve logged in
From “quiet vacationing” to becoming digital nomads, remote workers are leaving the kitchen table behind in favor of palm trees or...
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Public-sector HR director is immune from employee’s lawsuit, 11th Circuit holds
Qualified immunity is appropriate in cases where a government employee acted in an “objectively reasonable manner,” the court said.
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Moelis puts banker on leave after video of him punching a woman goes viral
A banker that social media users identified as the assailant in a Brooklyn street incident emphasized empathy and “staying away from toxic...
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Amazon, FedEx among those named and shamed by worker safety group
The National Council for Occupational Safety and Health named 12 companies as its “Dirty Dozen” employers allegedly engaging in unsafe...
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What does feds’ latest caution on AI mean for employers?
Last week’s statement from four agency heads showed a “united federal intent” to address growing AI adoption, one source said.
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Supreme Court won’t hear retaliation case of White former police officers who opposed diversity initiative
Lower courts ruled the officers were fired and demoted because of misconduct in handling a transfer, not in retaliation for their complaint.
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Back to Basics: Diving into the Department of Justice
One source who worked in DOJ’s criminal division between 2008 and 2013 describes the agency as “a large government law firm.”
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Feds say a group of employers is trying to game the H-1B system
A slew of repeat registrations has “raised serious concerns that some may have tried to gain an unfair advantage by working together,”...
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How to manage asynchronous work
Companies dedicated to giving their workers this kind of flexibility are trying to be more intentional about how they structure work, experts said.
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Warning: Expect these 4 pitfalls when employees are in the wrong roles
There’s a 57% chance you wished for support with talent acquisition and retention this past year.
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Equal Rights Amendment resolution blocked in US Senate
One hundred years after the amendment was introduced, senators voted against enshrining women’s rights into the Constitution.
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Mayo Clinic: Menopause symptoms cost $1.8B per year in lost productivity
There’s a critical need for employers to address menopause in the workplace, said a doctor at Mayo Clinic.
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AI increased customer service agent productivity by 14%, study finds
Employers may be seeing the very first documented use cases of generative AI tools in the workplace.
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Job postings on Indeed are down, but layoffs are stable
The good news for employers: Worker turnover, particularly in hard-hit corporate roles, is down.
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Will Julie Su become the next secretary of labor? It’s hard to say.
A committee advanced Su Wednesday but it remains to be seen whether she can garner enough votes in the full Senate.
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5 things employers should know about the FTC’s noncompete proposal
The proposed rule’s comment period closed last week, and employers are now on standby for the final rule.
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JUST Capital: Parity in paid parental leave remains low
An analysis by the research nonprofit found that 9% of the largest companies offer at least 12 weeks of paid parental leave to both primary and...
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Ask if employees would recommend their job to a friend, McLean suggests
The question can serve as a quick measure of employee engagement, according to the firm’s director of advisory services.