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A divided House passed a bill that would impose strict bargaining timelines and final contracts on employers and labor groups when negotiating a first union contract. The Faster Labor Contracts Act (FLCA) would empower arbitrators to impose final contract terms without a vote by either labor or management. Twenty Republicans joined 210 Democrats in supporting […]
On Wednesday, June 10, 2026, a coalition of 20 states and the District of Columbia filed suit in the federal district court for the District of Maryland challenging the actions taken to implement Executive Order (EO) 14398, “Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors.” The lawsuit alleges the actions exceed statutory authority and were issued without […]
Q: Can we require employees to use accrued paid time off (PTO) before taking unpaid Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave, or must we provide FMLA leave and allow them to take PTO during the leave if needed? Under the FMLA, employers may require employees to use accrued PTO, such as vacation leave, personal […]
For HR, the most dangerous AI jobs story comes from quiet work redesign, not a sudden white-collar layoff wave. The entry-level jobs problem deserves priority because early-career work carries more than output. It carries observation, repetition, feedback, correction, and judgment. When companies automate the tasks that junior employees used to perform, they may lower short-term […]
Despite the rules and regulations around all immigration policies fluctuating drastically under the current administration, many still believe their business won’t be affected. But the truth is, these changes are broad and specific, and a lack of preparation can mean severe consequences when ICE raids and audits come around. Our friends over at Brightmine just […]
As AI transforms the workplace faster than most organizations can adapt, HR leaders are facing the challenge of building a workforce strategy that operates with the same precision and agility as a supply chain. The proof is in the data. Skillsoft’s Workforce Readiness Report recently found that while 86% of employees use AI tools at work, only 24% feel fully […]
Nick Avery didn’t climb into the executive ranks through a traditional corporate fast-track. Back in the 1990s, structured HR graduate programs were rare, so he had to engineer his own path into the field. He started with a part-time operations role at an airline while finishing his degree, eventually finding his way into staff training […]
The rise of AI seems to dominate all conversations about the world of work. So, jobseekers are understandably eager to tout their knowledge of the latest technology. But as important as AI is, employers still tout the value of communication, leadership, empathy, adaptability, and other soft skills. Holding Back AI? Can a lack of human […]
On June 9, our federal court of appeals gave the go-ahead to a Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) lawsuit made personally against a CEO accused of masterminding the theft of competitors’ trade secrets. In an increasingly competitive business environment, new tools are welcome in fighting unfair practices. What is RICO? Back in 1970, […]
Rebecca Yarros’s Fourth Wing centers on Basgiath War College, an elite military academy that produces elite dragon riders capable of defending Navarre. While Basgiath exists in a fantasy military state rather than a contemporary workplace, an HR department dropped into Navarre would likely shut down the Riders Quadrant before lunch. Basgiath is full of lessons for real-life employers, to ensure their workplace adheres to the workplace, safety, […]