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EEOC’s Lawsuit Over a Women-Only Work Event Clears Its First Court Hurdle

A company-paid hotel stay, meals, and two days away from regular duties sound like nice work perks. Restricting the invitation list by sex can turn those perks into a discrimination lawsuit. TL;DR: A federal court allowed the EEOC’s sex discrimination lawsuit over a women-only networking event to proceed. Excluded male

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Is your organisation at risk of ‘experience debt’ from AI?

New report warns of a fragile workforce in the future

2027 workforce predictions: AI fatigue and an empty leadership bench

Two experts say HR leaders will demand proof from AI vendors and rethink hiring as entry-level roles vanish

The key happiness skills that help people become better leaders

Think about the most technically gifted engineer, programmer, or financial analyst you know. Now, imagine promoting them into a...

Depleted leaders are also job hugging: What this means for HR

New report finds leaders feel ‘used up’ amid widespread change

AI is making everyone’s ideas the same. Here’s how to stay creative

As AI tools become more widespread, the challenge is no longer just generating ideas, but keeping them original

Microsoft offers buyouts to 60,000 staff as AI costs mount

Eligible staff in four countries have until December to decide, as the company weighs AI spending against cost control

Humanoid robots are starting real jobs. How soon will they replace real staff?

Shipments quadrupled this year and Tesla has announced production. Industry data shows, however, most of the machines are still...

Got an insurer rebate? ERISA wants the employee share used by Dec. 30

Medical loss ratio rebates are not free cash: most of the money belongs to plan participants, and a three-month...

Michigan unemployment system shuts Nov. 2 and employers must act first

Employers must pull activation codes from the old system before Nov. 2, and an outside administrator cannot do it...

Gag clause filing due Dec. 31: outsourcing won’t shift the liability

Self-insured plan sponsors stay on the hook when a third-party administrator files late, and carve-outs can leave gaps

Macy’s dropped its ERISA suit, but the voluntary benefits risk remains

A suit over broker commissions on supplemental insurance was dropped soon after filing, but the legal theory behind it...

J&J allegedly fires its own HR manager over disability request

Clean record, full bonus – then she disclosed her conditions

Applicant alleges Qualcomm’s DEI hiring policies drove 14 rejections

Three patents, a top-secret clearance, and 14 straight rejections from one company

The employer health plan conversation HR needs to rethink

One benefits veteran on why self-funded health plans are no longer just for large employers

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EEOC’s Lawsuit Over a Women-Only Work Event Clears Its First Court Hurdle

Ep178: Fired for Asking to Break His Ramadan Fast

Is your organisation at risk of ‘experience debt’ from AI?

2027 workforce predictions: AI fatigue and an empty leadership bench

The key happiness skills that help people become better leaders

Depleted leaders are also job hugging: What this means for HR

AI is making everyone’s ideas the same. Here’s how to stay creative

Microsoft offers buyouts to 60,000 staff as AI costs mount

Humanoid robots are starting real jobs. How soon will they replace real staff?

Got an insurer rebate? ERISA wants the employee share used by Dec. 30

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EEOC’s Lawsuit Over a Women-Only Work Event Clears Its First Court Hurdle

Ep178: Fired for Asking to Break His Ramadan Fast

Is your organisation at risk of ‘experience debt’ from AI?

2027 workforce predictions: AI fatigue and an empty leadership bench

The key happiness skills that help people become better leaders

Depleted leaders are also job hugging: What this means for HR

AI is making everyone’s ideas the same. Here’s how to stay creative

Microsoft offers buyouts to 60,000 staff as AI costs mount

Humanoid robots are starting real jobs. How soon will they replace real staff?

Got an insurer rebate? ERISA wants the employee share used by Dec. 30

Michigan unemployment system shuts Nov. 2 and employers must act first

Gag clause filing due Dec. 31: outsourcing won’t shift the liability

Macy’s dropped its ERISA suit, but the voluntary benefits risk remains

J&J allegedly fires its own HR manager over disability request

Applicant alleges Qualcomm’s DEI hiring policies drove 14 rejections

The employer health plan conversation HR needs to rethink