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    Walmart settles EEOC charge it illegally revoked a worker’s disability accommodation

    A change in management can be a common time for employers to run afoul of discrimination laws, particularly when an accommodation is suddenly revoked.

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    The unlimited PTO trap: Insights from the experts at Deel

    Unlimited PTO promises freedom, but new data shows cultural norms create risks for global teams.

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    Employees say narrative-based performance reviews are the fairest

    Workers aren’t always sure how to improve when given numerical feedback, the study found.

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    If AI kills the entry-level job, employers may not be ready for what comes next

    The technology so far hasn’t eliminated such roles, experts told HR Dive, but it may be creating a massive talent gap that will be difficult to overcome.

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    Front-line workers say pay and flexibility are top 2026 priorities

    Nearly half of those surveyed said there were two separate cultures at their workplaces: one for front-line employees and one for everyone else.

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    How Sprouts gamifies employee training

    Swapping out longer learning modules for “bite-sized” games has improved associate performance, the grocer shared at the National Retail Federation’s Big Show.

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    Staffing agency pays $185K to settle EEOC claims it fired workers for pregnancy

    EEOC has made many changes with the shift in administrations last year, but the agency’s focus on pregnancy discrimination has remained strong.

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    In the age of AI, REI is turning to its human employees to win

    The retailer’s “green vest” associates serve as a key differentiator both in stores and online, according to CEO Mary Beth Laughton.

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    Feds caution employers about bonuses, pay structures in overtime compliance

    The U.S. Department of Labor also addressed exemptions for learned professionals and commission-earning employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

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    Employers plan to hire ‘aggressively’ in 2026 — but only for certain roles

    More than half of hiring managers also said that layoffs are on the table, particularly in early 2026 as companies rebalance their talent stacks.

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    What does a learning leader look like in 2026?

    A report from the Association for Talent Development paints a portrait of today's L&D professional — but the role also may be ripe for evolution.

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    New DOL independent contractor rule arrives at Trump White House

    The administration may decide to return to the “economic reality” standard it articulated in a final rule released at the tail end of the president’s first term in office.

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    EEOC wins retaliation case for Black dental assistant in Louisiana

    A CEO’s statements were direct evidence the dental assistant was placed on unpaid leave and fired because she complained about race discrimination, a federal district court held.

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    December jobs report wraps up a year of uncertainty

    “The next phase of the job market will be defined less by headline growth and more by where work is truly needed,” one leader said.

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    Salary increases are top of mind for workers amid economic anxiety

    Most employees said they planned to stay at their jobs in 2026, but burnout and layoffs have workers concerned, according to a Monster report.

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    DOL back wage recovery hit 5-year high in 2025, despite closing fewer cases

    The Wage and Hour Division released an analysis of its 2025 data, also drawing attention to two updated video series on the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act.

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    This week in 5 numbers: Lonely workers say they miss more work

    Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including the number of companies who cite a lack of relevant experience among candidates as a major barrier to hiring.

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    Minimum wage increases hit 19 states in 2026

    A number of states crossed the $15 per hour threshold long used as a rallying cry among worker advocates.

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    Recruiters are increasing their AI usage as pressure to hire intensifies

    More than 9 in 10 recruiters said they planned to step up their use of AI tools, according to a new LinkedIn report.

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    GameStop floats CEO pay entirely tied to performance

    Ryan Cohen would have to reach sky-high goals to receive the lucrative compensation, a setup resembling Elon Musk’s at Tesla.

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    Workers use time saved by AI to improve their roles, Indeed finds

    Studies repeatedly identify employer encouragement and training as key to AI transformation.

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    Former EEOC officials condemn agency’s move to drop anti-harassment guidance

    The group said EEOC’s request to the White House “is yet another salvo in this Administration’s prolonged attack on LGBTQI+ people.”

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    Texas Education Agency sued over probes into teachers’ Charlie Kirk posts

    Commissioner Mike Morath urged superintendents in September to report teachers critical of Kirk on social media, Texas’ statewide teachers union said.

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    ‘Reverse discrimination’ was an enduring 2025 workplace trend

    An ex-Google employee, a Walmart manager, a Paramount exec: Majority-group discrimination claims were an increasingly buzzy HR topic last year.

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    5 trends that will shape HR in 2026

    Artificial intelligence stands to occupy a substantial portion of the industry’s attention, but people leaders also will need to dedicate energy toward development and culture.

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    2026 hiring outlook improves, but skills and AI are primary hurdles

    Half of respondents to an Express Employment Professionals and Harris Poll survey said that applicants’ lack of relevant experience made hiring challenging.