Key Points: Economists estimate jobless claims rose to around 235,000 last week from 224,000 the previous week. The government shutdown has led to early contractor layoffs and delayed official economic data. Analysts predict unemployment claims may remain elevated...
Key Points: A draft White House memo suggests not all furloughed federal workers will automatically receive back pay following a shutdown. The new interpretation conflicts with the Government Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2019, which historically guaranteed back pay....
Key Takeaways A federal appeals court revived a lawsuit by former NYC school administrator Leslie Chislett, who claims she faced racial harassment during DEI training. The court found that comments made during implicit bias sessions could support a jury finding of a...
Key Takeaways DHS has proposed replacing the random H-1B visa lottery with a wage-based system. Higher-paid workers would get more entries in the lottery, lowering chances for entry-level applicants. A new $100,000 H-1B petition fee adds financial pressure on...
Key Points: Weekly unemployment claims fell by 33,000 to 231,000, reversing the prior week’s surge. Economists see resilience but note slowing worker demand and supply due to tariffs and immigration policies. Federal Reserve rate cuts reflect caution over a...
Key Takeaways The Personnel Today Awards 2025 celebrate excellence in HR, workplace culture, and employee engagement. Shortlisted organisations for the Workplace Culture – Smaller Employer category include AG, CELOX Medical, Health Shield Friendly Society, John Good...
