Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a transformative force across industries, fundamentally reshaping how organizations operate and manage their people. For Human Resources (HR), AI presents both significant opportunities and complex challenges. The HR function...
Key Takeaways Wells Fargo will pay $85 million to settle claims of misleading diversity hiring practices. Another $100 million will fund mortgage aid for low-income communities. The case highlights issues in ethical hiring and organizational accountability. The bank...
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...
