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Archives for July 1, 2025
EEOC Sues Action Insulation for Sexual Harassment
ATLANTA – Action Insulation Co., a general contractor specializing in insulation installation and asbestos abatement located in Port Wentworth, Georgia, violated federal law by subjecting its office manager to sexual harassment by its owner, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit it recently filed.
The Emperor Has No Culture: The Cost Of Collective Silence
Organizational culture collapses when workers are silent. Real strategies to rebuild trust and a healthy work environment before it’s too late.
What Happens To Work When AI Does The Easy Parts?
Focusing on AI technology instead of on the work people do can backfire, leading to erosion of financial benefits and reductions in customer and employee satisfaction.
Task Masking Is Out, Authentic Workplaces Are In
Discover how Gen Z is embracing task masking in the workplace and learn practical tips for managers to respond to this growing trend.
Turning ‘No’ Into ‘Not Yet’: How to Rethink and Reframe Your HR Initiatives
Turn rejections into opportunities with strategies for HR leaders to overcome “no” and gain leadership buy-in. Build allies, refine pitches, and drive change effectively.
SHRM CEO: It’s HR’s Time, Duty to Rise Above the Storm
AI disruption, threats to inclusion, and incivility are disrupting the workplace. HR leaders are instrumental in managing it, said Johnny C. Taylor, Jr.
Trump Administration Brings Uncertainty to Employment Immigration
An expert at SHRM25 urges HR professionals to adopt proactive strategies for navigating increased visa scrutiny, I-9 audits, and green card delays.
HR Tech Trends Point to an Employee-Focused Future
Learn how technology trends such as AI and automation will combine with human-centric work like enhancing the employee experience to build better workplaces.
What 2025 Supreme Court Ruling Mean for HR Professionals
Understand key Supreme Court rulings from the 2024-2025 term, including the impact of a major decision involving a Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 claim.
NYC legal aid union defeats lawsuit by Jewish lawyers over Israel criticisms
A federal judge in Manhattan on Monday dismisseda lawsuit brought by two Jewish lawyers working for New York’s Legal Aid Society who said they should not be forced to pay dues to their union after it accused Israel of “ethnic cleansing and genocide” in Gaza.
Trump administration says EEOC firing was legal, moves to nix lawsuit
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on Monday asked a federal judge to toss out former Commissioner Jocelyn Samuels’ lawsuit claiming her unprecedented removal by President Donald Trump was illegal.
Puerto Rico Supreme Court: State Courts Lack Jurisdiction Over Labor Cases Governed by the NLRA
Puerto Rico Supreme Court: State Courts Lack Jurisdiction Over Labor Cases Governed by the NLRA
The Supreme Court of Puerto Rico recently issued an important decision limiting the role of Puerto Rico’s courts in labor complaints that involve conduct governed by the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). In Rodríguez Vázquez
What Are the Immigration Impacts in Budget Reconciliation Bill H.R. 1?
The House of Representatives passed budget reconciliation bill H.R. 1, entitled “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” that includes significant changes to the immigration fee structure. As the Senate prepares its version of the reconciliation bill, many of the immigration-related provisions are unchanged from the one passed by the House.
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Unreasonable Delays and IMEs: The Fifth Circuit Provides Guidance on Reasonable Accommodations Under the ADA
A recent case from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit offers insights on several interesting aspects of claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), including the impact of an extended delay in the interactive process following a request for reasonable accommodation, and the legitimacy of an