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Worker fired shortly after turning 60 sues for age bias

Worker fired shortly after turning 60 sues for age bias

The former employee of Southern Company Services alleged a supervisor had said there were “too many people over 60” and that tho…

HR DiveSep 1safety

Manager who demanded doctor’s note on New Year’s Eve was not reasonable, EEOC says

Manager who demanded doctor’s note on New Year’s Eve was not reasonable, EEOC says

A Family Dollar store manager demanded a pregnant worker produce a doctor’s note the same holiday evening she was told via phone to ta…

HR DiveSep 1business

EY earmarks $100M in rewards for ‘future-focused’ employees

EY earmarks $100M in rewards for ‘future-focused’ employees

The Big Four accounting firm is looking to reward employees who drive “meaningful change” through innovation, disruption, techno…

HR DiveSep 1News

Worker personality may matter more than skills, hiring managers say

Worker personality may matter more than skills, hiring managers say

Hiring managers and job seekers agreed that the traits with the highest value are reliability, honesty, adaptability, flexibility and self-m…

HR DiveSep 1News

As costs mount, employees say they want financial, not wellness benefits

As costs mount, employees say they want financial, not wellness benefits

Pay growth and long-term incentives matter most to employees at the moment as well as spot bonuses with increased frequency, Gartner said.

HR DiveSep 1News

22 songs about work to jam to this Labor Day

22 songs about work to jam to this Labor Day

This upcoming long weekend, stream the following songs about labor and the joys and pains that come with it.

HR DiveSep 1News

Williams-Sonoma to spread tariff refunds to vendors, employees

Williams-Sonoma to spread tariff refunds to vendors, employees

The kitchenware retailer is funneling $10 million toward the retirement accounts of workers who helped it navigate tariffs while also reimbu…

HR DiveSep 1News

US firms plan to increase employee base salary budgets by an average 3.3% in 2027

US firms plan to increase employee base salary budgets by an average 3.3% in 2027

A majority of companies are also expecting incentive payouts to fall below target levels.

HR DiveAug 31News

California ban on workplace AI emotion surveillance heads to Newsom’s desk

California ban on workplace AI emotion surveillance heads to Newsom’s desk

If passed, the bill also would prohibit the collection of an employee’s “neural data.”

HR DiveAug 31News

Settled: 8 lawsuits that ended in payouts in August

Settled: 8 lawsuits that ended in payouts in August

The settlements ranged from $75,000 to $21.5 million, court records show.

HR DiveAug 31News

The Washington Post-Karen Attiah saga raises questions about worker social media policies

The Washington Post-Karen Attiah saga raises questions about worker social media policies

An arbitrator ordered the Post to reinstate Attiah and provide back pay after firing her for social media posts. Here’s what HR can le…

HR DiveAug 31News

Week in review: Healthcare costs may rise nearly 10% next year

Week in review: Healthcare costs may rise nearly 10% next year

We’re rounding up last week’s stories, including a new H-1B visa fee proposed by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

HR DiveAug 31News