The U.S. Supreme Court ruled a state conversion therapy law should be strictly scrutinized, saying suppression of viewpoint speech violates the First Amendment.
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Cosmos Settles EEOC Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit
MOBILE, Ala. – Smoke BBQ, LLC, and Thorny Oyster, LLC, operators of Cosmos Restaurant in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, will pay significant monetary damages and provide other relief to settle a sex discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency announced today.
Power At Work: The Power Half-Hour Episode #23
Episode #23 of the Power Half-Hour has arrived! The Power Half-Hour is a livestreamed, fast-paced, bi-weekly roundtable with a rotating group of regular guests. Our guests discuss the biggest labor story of the preceding week and the labor story everyone should be talking about over the next two weeks. Joining
HR leaders are drowning in decisions: here’s how the best ones are getting ahead
Fortune convened a panel of experts from WPP, Cisco and Syndio to glean their insights on the challenges facing CHROs in 2026 and the practical solutions that can help.
EntertainHR: What Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Teaches Employers About AI
I’m a huge fan of monster movies, especially all things Titan related. Whether it’s Godzilla stomping all over cities, King Kong beating his chest or the three-headed King Ghidorah wreaking havoc, there’s something about the mythology of this MonsterVerse that just speaks to me and my inner geek. AppleTV’s Monarch: Legacy of Monsters tells the story of the Randa family, the
The History Of Ageism And What Organizations Need To Do Next
Ageism lurks in workplaces everywhere, feeding biases and impeding the unleashing of talent. Can it be stopped?
Tool For Turbulent Times: The Talent Marketplace
Talent marketplaces are not only the solution for what ails workforce development, but also the tool we need to navigate impending AI disruption of the labor market.
Employee Lawsuit Against Fox News Is Dismissed
A reporter who claimed the network had fired him for challenging its coverage failed to prove retaliation and discrimination, a federal judge said.
Ohio Jury Verdict Highlights Risks in Denying Pregnancy Accommodations
On March 18, 2026, an Ohio jury awarded $22.5 million in a wrongful death lawsuit related to a company’s denial of a pregnant worker’s work-from-home accommodation request, finding that the company’s action was a substantial factor in the death of the employee’s baby.
What to Know About California’s Executive Order on A.I.
Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, plans to issue an order requiring safety and privacy guardrails for artificial intelligence companies contracting with the state.
Tyler White, Andrew Sherwood and Christian Clark Author “AI And Threats To Privilege In Financial Sector Probes”
Tyler White, Andrew Sherwood and Christian Clark author “AI And Threats To Privilege In Financial Sector Probes,” published by Law 360.
DOL Unveils Proposed Rule to Remove Restrictions on Alternative Investments in 401(k) Plans
On March 30, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) designed to reduce the regulatory risk if permitted investment options in 401(k) retirement plans include nontraditional investments such as private equity and cryptocurrency.
AI Should Belong to Workers
“If AI increases worker productivity, there is potential for the technology to rebalance the labor market.”
Why 41% Of Job Seekers Don’t Want To Be Managers
A new survey finds 41% of job seekers are rejecting roles as managers. Here are five reasons workers are rethinking career growth in 2026.
There are more women in the workforce than men—again
A report from Indeed last week highlighted that the gender gap in the workforce has closed, driven by job growth in sectors that are dominated by women.