We’re rounding up last week’s stories and news, including cost of living increases and the rising ghosting problem. We’re rounding up last week’s stories and news, including cost of living increases and the rising ghosting problem. HR Dive - Latest News
Washington Publishes Fair Chance Act Guide
As a reminder for Washington employers, the Washington Attorney General has published an updated Fair Chance Act Guide that must be provided to applicants in certain situations under the state’s amended Fair Chance Act. Covered employers must ensure hiring procedures,...
Rising wages still fall short of higher cost of living, analysis shows
Housing, childcare and healthcare were the top drivers of cost increases, the research found. Housing, childcare and healthcare were the top drivers of cost increases, the research found. HR Dive - Latest News
How Data Helps Employers Drive Better 401(k) Outcomes
Over the past several decades, the 401(k) has evolved from a supplemental benefit to the primary retirement savings vehicle for many American workers. As employer-sponsored retirement plans become increasingly important, employers are looking beyond plan participation...
Cornell prevails on DEI hiring lawsuit after judge finds plaintiff ‘had no intention of reentering academia’
The judge in the case managed to sidestep arguments about DEI-based discrimination, which have gained some traction in the federal court system. The judge in the case managed to sidestep arguments about DEI-based discrimination, which have gained some traction in the...
Yale New Haven Hospital can’t ditch lawsuit over age-biased physician test
The discrimination lawsuit, which alleged YNH physicians over 70 years old were subjected to certain competency tests, was cleared for trial on Friday. The discrimination lawsuit, which alleged YNH physicians over 70 years old were subjected to certain competency...
October 2026 Employment Law Updates Download
April 2026 PDF Downloads Click here to view the April 2026 PDF download with the option to download. April’s updates included;Federal Legal Updates › DOL Proposes Rule to Raise Minimum Pay for Sponsored Foreign Workers › DOL Launches Center for Faith Website and...
Week in review: Where ADA and PTO meet
We’re rounding up last week’s stories and news, including EEOC suing over conciliatory agreements and the problematic pace of AI integration. We’re rounding up last week’s stories and news, including EEOC suing over conciliatory agreements and the problematic pace of...
US Department of Labor secures court order requiring New Jersey employer to pay $700K in back wages, damages to 48 workers denied overtime pay
VOORHEES, NJ – The U.S. Department of Labor has obtained a consent judgment and final order in federal district court requiring a New Jersey drywall installer to pay $725,000 in back wages, damages, and civil money penalties after denying 48 workers overtime pay.The...
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