“Nicknaming a subordinate may make the manager seem like they are abusing their power,” said marketing researcher Zhe Zhang.
Archives for May 7, 2025
HR departments could soon be set for a major shake-up as AI takes hold
Chief HR Officers need to manage humans and AI, report finds
Trump Nominates Florida Assistant US Attorney for Open EEOC Seat
President Donald Trump has nominated Brittany Bull Panuccio, an assistant U.S. attorney in Florida, to one of three open seats on the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
New guidance helps define how EEOC will judge DEI policies
Trump’s DEI order has triggered a wave of legal responses, including guidance from AGs and the EEOC, prompting employers to reassess diversity programs.
Trump Bar on Disparate Impact Complicates EEOC’s Diversity Focus
President Donald Trump’s directive stopping federal agencies from bringing unintentional bias claims eliminates a tool for the EEOC to enforce new priorities, including combating the diversity programs it deems discriminatory.
Littler’s Rachel Fendell Satinsky Receives Edward D. Ohlbaum Volunteer Award From Pennsylvania Innocence Project
Littler’s Rachel Fendell Satinsky Receives Edward D. Ohlbaum Volunteer Award From Pennsylvania Innocence Project
PHILADELPHIA (May 8, 2025) – Rachel Fendell Satinsky, a shareholder at Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has been honored with the Edward D. Ohlbaum Volunteer Award from the Pennsylvania Innocence
From Ratio to Auctoritas: The Decline of Reason and the Rise of Authority in American and Roman Law
From Ratio to Auctoritas: The Decline of Reason and the Rise of Authority in American and Roman Law
Alex MacDonald observes that American law has in recent years moved away from inquiry, reason and morals in favor of authority – the authority of the law as declared by public officials
Trebor USA, Colt Truck Care and Wholesale Building Products to Pay Over $215,000 in EEOC Race and National Origin Harassment Lawsuit
MIAMI – Three Florida construction parts and auto mechanic companies have agreed to pay $215,699 and furnish other relief to settle a race and national origin discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.
Homes Direct to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination and Retaliation Charge
SEATTLE – Homes Direct of Oregon, LLC, a manufactured and modular homes dealer with thirteen locations in Washington, Oregon, California, Arizona and New Mexico, has signed a conciliation agreement resolving a charge of disability discrimination and retaliation filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency announced today.
Judge Blocks Trump’s Federal Collective Bargaining Ban
A federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump’s order to end most federal collective bargaining agreements, calling it unlawful with questionable motives.
Ask HR: How to Prepare for Potential Layoffs
Take steps to prepare for a potential layoff at your company. Also, learn whether employers need to provide a reason for termination.
The corporate retreat is getting a makeover
As remote and hybrid work continues to reshape how teams collaborate, the corporate retreat has taken on new meaning.
Ask these 3 questions to solve any work problem
How “What if?,” “So what?,” and “Now what?” can help you problem solve
How can I improve my team’s morale?
When employees have low morale they do a worse job and are more likely to quit. Here’s how to make sure your team feels valued.
[CA Training] Remote Work, Reasonable Accommodations, and the RTO Mandate
Governor Gavin Newsom’s return-to-office (RTO) mandate, effective July 1, 2025, requires most state employees to be onsite four days per week. Although limited exceptions exist, California state employers are now facing a surge in accommodation requests for fully remote work and other challenges related to complying with the order.