Knowledge workers lean on AI as workloads increase
As knowledge workers face rising workloads, many are turning to AI to alleviate mundane tasks. A recent Wrike report reveals that employees spend almost half their week on low-priority work, underlining AI’s growing role in enhancing productivity.
From Delta Air Lines to Costco, some companies say they’ll stick with DEI
The president’s push against diversity programs has led many big employers to announce rollbacks, but others are defending the initiatives as good for busineWhy Employee Engagement Might Just Be Your Best Investment in 2025 Employees are the lifeblood of any organization, but how do you keep them motivated, engaged and enthusiastic in the workplace? How AI Can Help Combat Quiet Quitting in the Workplace Quiet quitting continues to be a key challenge for employers, especially in hybrid work environments.
Menzies Aviation to Pay $55,000 in EEOC Religious Discrimination Lawsuit Over Sabbath Scheduling Request
Menzies Aviation agreed to settle a federal lawsuit alleging the company failed to reasonably accommodate an employee’s sincerely held religious beliefs related to Sabbath scheduling.
U.S. Department of Labor Recovers $171K in Back Wages for Hawaii Rehabilitation Services Workers
First Physical & Functional Rehab paid $171,000 in back wages to 32 workers after investigators found overtime violations, along with an $18,000 penalty tied to the willful nature of the violations.
Bimbo Bakeries Wins Appeal Against Drivers Seeking FLSA Overtime
The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a Vermont district court decision in a case involving drivers seeking overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
JPMorgan Tried to Settle Sexual Assault Claims Before Lawsuit, Spokesperson Says
JPMorgan Chase said it attempted to reach a settlement with a former investment banker before he filed a lawsuit alleging sexual assault and harassment.
Laid-Off Hospital Workers Settle Insight Mass Layoff Suit
Laid-off hospital workers reached a settlement in a lawsuit alleging the hospital operators failed to provide the 60-day written notice required under federal law before a large-scale layoff.
US Department of Labor launches OSHA Safety Champions Program to advance workplace safety and health
The Safety Champions Program encourages businesses to take proactive steps and continuously improve workplace safety to help prevent injuries, illnesses, and fatalities.
The U.S. Department of Labor cited a Florida utility construction contractor working for Duke Energy after one worker was electrocuted and two others were injured at a Seminole site in August 2025.
Disney executive alleges HR combed his private coaching sessions for ‘dirt’
The executive alleged he clashed with HR over his “direct, streamlined, and performance-driven leadership style,” according to the complaint.
Lush agrees to settle gender identity bias lawsuit dropped by EEOC
The outcome suggests similar cases may continue moving forward despite the agency’s ideological shift.
EEOC agrees to pay $250K to settle staffer’s bias lawsuit against agency
The case drew attention because lawsuits alleging workplace discrimination against the EEOC itself are rare.
Judge orders Starbucks disability discrimination case into arbitration
A former Starbucks worker’s disability bias claim will proceed through private arbitration after a judge ruled the employee agreed to mandatory arbitration during the hiring process.
A veteran CT firefighter died in a tragic onsite accident. What OSHA found in its investigation.
Despite the fatal nature of the incident, CONN-OSHA found no violations of safety standards in the workplace death of a longtime Plainville firefighter, raising broader questions about fireground safety oversight.
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