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. 

Seventh Circuit: Termination Following Same-Day FMLA Request Was Not Retaliation

Suspicious timing can easily lead to a retaliation claim, so the concern is understandable.

Epiq Food Hall to Pay $54,000 in EEOC Racial Harassment Suit

Settles federal suit charging that a Virginia company subjected a Black general manager to frequent derogatory comments.

ALM Freight and LMDmax to Pay $107,000 in EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit

Companies settle federal suit alleging they refused to provide a sign language interpreter and revoked a job offer.

US Department of Labor cites Midwest commercial bakery for repeat, serious safety violations following employee injury

The U.S. Department of Labor cited a Midwest commercial bakery for repeatedly exposing employees to safety hazards after a worker suffered a broken arm in September 2025 while clearing dough from a machine on the production line.

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.

US Department of Labor cites Florida construction contractor after 2 workers severely injured, 1 fatally electrocuted

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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