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In FY 2025, the EEOC secured $660 million for workers who reported employment discrimination – and most of that money was recovered before cases ever reached court. According to the agency’s FY 2025 performance report, the EEOC secured $528 million through pre-litigation efforts, a record high for the agency. Of that total, $52.5 million came…

A single retaliation complaint to the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) led to the overhaul of a company’s employment practices, including an external review of its complaint processes, reporting requirements to the state and changes to HR operations.  The investigation didn’t stop with the retaliation claim. Here’s what happened: Former Employee Alleges Workplace Retaliation In…

WGA reaches deal with studios; meatpacking strike brings employer back to table; union leaders take on AI.

The good news: It’s the Great Stability. Employees want to stay employed with you. But that doesn’t mean you just rest on your laurels, thinking employees will endure whatever is handed to them. They still want to work in a culture that’s engaging. And they want to do work that’s challenging and meaningful. What’s Up…

Hiring decisions often come together in email threads and quick back-and-forth with recruiters. That’s exactly where the problem showed up in this case.  A technology consulting company has agreed to pay $495,000 to settle an EEOC lawsuit filed on behalf of an applicant who alleged age and national origin discrimination.  EEOC Lawsuit Claims Manager Email…

Across industries, organizations are experimenting with artificial intelligence (AI). Pilot programs are underway. Proofs of concept are promising. Yet many companies remain stuck in experimentation mode, unable to transition from pilot to true production-grade AI applications and AI success. The barrier is rarely the technology itself. It’s skilled talent. Building the Workforce for AI Success…

Trump proposes DOL budget cuts; NLRB rules in favor of cannabis employees; Florida warehouse workers unanimously authorize strike.

Trump to shrink but not eliminate CFPB, 9th Circuit nixes use of issue preclusion to invalidate arbitration agreements.

An IHOP franchisee operating in North and South Carolina violated federal overtime rules, resulting in $95,095 in back wages, according to a recent DOL investigation. The agency’s Wage and Hour Division found the franchisee paid 33 nonexempt employees working as cooks straight time for all hours worked, including hours over 40 in a single workweek.…

If you talk, and it seems like no one is listening, the problem could be you. While managers know they need to communicate with more clarity, they often overwhelm others with information — and underwhelm them with the actual message. Time to Communicate with More Clarity How often does poor communication get in the way…