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.
EEOC Sues Step2 Company Over Sex, Pregnancy and Disability Discrimination
The EEOC alleges the toy manufacturer fired a pregnant employee after denying pregnancy- and disability-related accommodations, then retaliated against her for asserting her workplace rights.
Bouchon and Thomas Keller Restaurant Group to Pay $2 Million in EEOC Sexual Harassment Settlement
The restaurant group will pay $2 million to resolve a federal lawsuit alleging it failed to respond appropriately to employee complaints of sexual harassment.
New Jersey Announces $457,500 Settlement Over Alleged Overtime Paycheck-Splitting Scheme
State labor officials allege the owner of two janitorial companies split workers’ paychecks to avoid paying legally required overtime and compensation for work-related travel.
Deaf Ambulance Driver’s Proposed Accommodation Would Have Caused Undue Hardship, Court Rules
The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed that technology connecting the driver to an American Sign Language interpreter could have created safety risks by diverting his attention from the road.
Houston Utility Contractor Fined $343,000 After Excavation Collapse Hospitalizes Worker
A Department of Labor investigation found that the construction company exposed employees to workplace safety hazards following an excavation collapse at a Brazoria County job site.
Automotive Service Provider Agrees to Pay $174,000 to Settle Federal Safety Violations
Monro Inc. agreed to pay $174,000 in penalties and implement worker protections after investigators identified seven safety violations at its Norwich facility.
FleetPride Cited for 16 Serious Safety Violations Following Worker Fatality
Federal investigators cited the big-rig parts distributor for confined-space and other workplace hazards discovered during an investigation into a fatal incident at its Corpus Christi facility.
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