Archives for June 23, 2025
A guide to deepfakes in the workplace, for employees and employers
Workplace advice: Many employers are receiving manipulated recordings simulating offensive conduct, from insubordination to sexual harassment.
How to talk to employees about potential ICE raids
As President Donald Trump increases the pressure on ICE to make more arrests, employers should be able to communicate with an anxious workforce.
Microsoft Research Reveals We Are Now Working an ‘Infinite Workday.’ Here’s How to Stop the Madness
Mentions of burnout on Glassdoor have spiked 32 percent. What are your employees saying about your company?
How To Stay Focused At Work When Everything Feels Uncertain
Struggling to stay focused at work in uncertain times? These strategies will help immediately boost your productivity and concentration.
Is Employee Loyalty Dead?
Employee loyalty isn’t gone—it’s evolving. Here’s how smart leadership, fair pay, and great hiring practices can earn lasting commitment from your team.
Washington State to Require Unpaid Leave for Hate Crime Victims
Washington state Senate Bill 5101 mandates leave and accommodations for employees impacted by hate crimes, expanding protections under existing law.
Iowa Requires Equal Treatment for Adoptive Parents by Employers
On May 19, 2025, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed House File 248, which requires employers to treat adoptive parents the same as biological parents under certain circumstances. Specifically, if an employee adopts a child up to six years of age, an employer must treat the employee “in the same manner
New Paid Prenatal Leave Requirements for Employers in New York City
Effective July 2, 2025, New York City’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection will amend its implementing rules to the City’s Earned Safe and Sick Time Act to include the City’s own version of New York State’s paid prenatal leave (“PPL”) obligations for employers.
EEOC Sues Criswell Chevrolet for Refusing to Accommodate Disabled Veteran
BALTIMORE – Criswell Chevrolet, Inc., one of Maryland’s largest independent car dealership groups, violated federal law by refusing to allow a parts department worker to have a service dog at work as a reasonable accommodation for his post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) resulting from combat duty in the Iraq War, the
Ned NoMad to Pay $100,000 in EEOC Disability Lawsuit
NEW YORK – Entities that own or operate The Ned NoMad hotel and members’ club in Manhattan will pay $100,000 to one former employee to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.
What The Workday Lawsuit Reveals About AI Bias—And How To Prevent It
Workday’s AI bias lawsuit is a warning to employers: biased hiring algorithms are a legal risk. This article explores how to prevent AI from reinforcing workplace bias.
What should I do if I don’t want to be someone’s reference?
Like all awkward workplace conversations, a compassionate and direct approach is best. Welcome to Pressing Questions, Fast Company’s work-life advice
Millions of Résumés Never Make It Past the Bots. One Man Is Trying to Find Out Why.
After more than 100 unsuccessful job applications, Derek Mobley sued software firm Workday for discrimination, claiming its algorithms screened him out.
A Conversation with Attorney Bridget Blinn-Spears
Labor and employment attorney Bridget Blinn-Spears helps employers navigate internal investigations with confidence. Hear how she guides business leaders in managing cross-generational expectations as the workforce becomes increasingly diverse.