“We still design for the able-bodied person more than we think about the population as a whole,” Bryon Bass told HR Dive.
DMEC CEO: Leave should be a strategic objective
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5th Circuit applies longstanding discrimination test even as judges call it ‘wrong’
A majority of the court appeared open to reconsidering the U.S. Supreme Court’s McDonnell Douglas framework, the soundness of which has come into question in recent years.
Payroll Problems Lead to Proposed $162M Settlement in New York
A federal court has approved a proposed $162 million class action settlement between Public Partnerships LLC (PPL) and personal assistants who provide care through New York’s Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program. The proposed settlement is believed to be the...
NLRB’s structure is unconstitutional but its activities may proceed, Texas judge rules
The decision follows up on the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent expansion of presidential power to dismiss leaders of federal agencies.
Fringe Benefit, Payroll Reporting Violations Cost Contractor $67K in Back Wages
An investigation into a public works project in Lake County turned into a costly lesson on certified payroll compliance. The Illinois Department of Labor’s (IDOL) Wage Transparency and Construction Compliance Division investigated Absolute Home Improvements &...
Florida employers can ding workers for off-duty medical marijuana use, state appeals court says
Only a portion of states that have legalized medical marijuana also prohibit employers from discriminating against workers who have a valid prescription.
Alaska Payroll Card Rules Are Now in Effect: What Employers Need to Know
Alaska employers may pay wages by payroll card under SB 79, effective July 1, 2026, subject to new compliance requirements. Employers may use a pay card only if the employee voluntarily authorizes it or has not authorized direct deposit under AS 23.10.043. New Payroll...
Philadelphia DEI officer alleges she was fired for reporting a Black worker’s harassment
The officer also said she was forbidden to speak publicly about equity.
1 in 4 dollars spent on AI goes to waste, report finds
More than half of businesses lack a dedicated owner for artificial intelligence costs, which can lead to overspend, according to a Harness report.
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