HR Management

OSHA proposes first national heat-protection rule

07/03/2024

OSHA has released a proposed rule intended to protect workers from the significant health risks of extreme heat. A DOL statement said the proposed rule would help protect approximately 36 million workers in outdoor and indoor work settings and substantially reduce heat injuries, illnesses and deaths in the workplace.

Supreme Court rulings could trigger massive increase in HR-related litigation

07/01/2024

A pair of Supreme Court decisions issued June 27 and 28 dramatically reined in the authority of federal agencies to enforce the law, with potentially huge implications for HR professionals.

Republicans introduce bill to ban DEI in federal agencies

07/01/2024

The Dismantle DEI Act purports “to prevent racism in the Federal Government.” It would prohibit government agencies from presenting any program or funding any initiative that “asserts that a particular race, color, ethnicity, religion, biological sex, or national origin is inherently or systemically superior or inferior, oppressive or oppressed, or privileged or unprivileged.”

Bridging the gap between HR and employees

06/26/2024

The recent HR Perceptions Report by MyPerfectResume has unveiled a concerning trend in workplace dynamics, highlighting the urgent need for HR departments to reassess their approach and rebuild trust with employees. The findings offer valuable insights for HR professionals seeking to enhance their effectiveness.

Despite backlash, employer DEI programs enjoy public support

06/24/2024

Ever since the U.S. Supreme Court last year outlawed affirmative action in college admissions, conservative culture warriors have had corporate diversity, equity and inclusion programs in their crosshairs. As a result, many employers have begun rebranding and revising their DEI initiatives. Despite the backlash, the American public generally favors corporate DEI efforts, according to new polling by The Washington Post and Ipsos.

AI in recruitment: Harnessing technology for efficient hiring

06/20/2024

The recruiting processes used by modern HR teams are evolving rapidly in response to advancements in technology and innovative tools. These tools are not only revolutionizing the methods HR professionals use to identify and attract talent but also significantly improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the hiring process.

Beware AI screening based on race, age and disability

06/20/2024

A class-action complaint filed earlier this year takes direct aim at the discriminatory practices inherent in AI tools. Workday, a human resource management service that provides applicant screening services as one of its capabilities, is accused of using machine-learning algorithms and artificial intelligence tools to screen out applicants who are African-American, disabled and/or over the age of 40.

Warehouse Worker Protection Act picks up steam

06/17/2024

Currently gaining traction on Capitol Hill is federal legislation aimed at improving safety for people who work for employers that operate massive warehouse and shipping operations—employers like Amazon.

First shots fired in DOL’s summer child-labor blitz

06/10/2024

Earlier this month, we predicted the U.S. Department of Labor would step up prosecutions of alleged child-labor violations this summer. The litigation has already begun. The DOL announced May 30 that it is suing automaker Hyundai and two of its suppliers for employing children on an assembly line in Alabama.

Rebrand DEI to attract applicants (and avoid lawsuits)