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Employers are seeing more “spray and pray” applications from job seekers who submit dozens, or even hundreds, of applications with limited assessment of whether each role is a strong fit. But this behavior is not just about impatient candidates. It is often a survival response to a hiring process that feels unclear, automated, and silent.…

In Arkansas, a jury has awarded more than $100,000 to a male surgical technician who filed an EEOC charge alleging he was discriminated against because of his sex.  The six-figure verdict is a reminder that federal Title VII protects all employees from sex discrimination in the workplace. Employee Says Job Duties Were Limited Based on…

September 04, 2026 For 250 years, workers across our Country have shaped our Nation through their skill, determination, and resilience. They built our infrastructure, drove innovation, strengthened our economy, and supported their families and communities—helping make America the greatest Nation in the world. As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence, the National Labor…

Seond Circuit rejects a NLRB standard for union insignia in employer dress codes; House Republicans ramp up labor union investigations.

Mark your calendar: National Payroll Week returns Sept. 7-11, 2026, to recognize the role payroll professionals play in making sure workers are paid accurately and on time. The annual observance, founded by PayrollOrg in 1996, also highlights payroll’s broader role in the U.S. economy. Payroll-related collections account for about 66% of U.S. Treasury revenue, supporting…

An urgent care facility in Georgia has agreed to pay $113,199 to resolve alleged violations of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). According to an investigation by the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Premier Health Consultants LLC, operating as St. Joseph Candler Urgent Care, violated the FLSA by: Paying employees straight…

September 03, 2026 Today, National Labor Relations Board General Counsel Crystal S. Carey announced the appointment of Dawn L. Goldstein as Associate General Counsel of the Division of Legal Counsel, Management and the appointment of Bobak Talebian as Deputy Associate General Counsel for the Division. In these roles, Ms. Goldstein and Mr. Talebian will oversee…

Treasury and the IRS have issued proposed regulations outlining requirements for employer Trump Account contribution programs. Trump Accounts are a new type of individual retirement account for certain individuals under age 18. Since July 4, 2026, employers have been permitted to contribute up to $2,500 a year to a Trump Account for an employee or…

Trump’s US Steel agreement impacts labor talks; Mamdani clashes with teachers’ union; Boeing plans to resume bargaining talks.

California legislature passes a bill banning AI workplace surveillance of workers’ emotional states; Labor Department repeals decades-old farmworker protection rules; Sixth Circuit upholds a $1.4 million verdict for farmworkers.