The National Labor Relations Board has reverted to the original Trump-era test for evaluating employee misconduct after a mandate from the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Under the court’s order, the agency applied the same framework it had challenged in 2023, signaling a return to that standard
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed to enforce subpoenas against Hyundai, alleging the company refused to hire applicants who are not of Korean ancestry. The action coincides with the EEOC’s heightened regulatory focus on national-origin discrimination.
This article summarizes six recent court orders that illustrate limits on workers’ discrimination claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The rulings clarify how courts are narrowing certain ADA theories, offering employers and HR leaders practical signals for reviewing accommodation, leav
When an employee provides a vague or incomplete doctor’s note, employers shouldn’t treat it as a final verdict; they must seek clarification and engage in the ADA-required interactive process. ADA expert Rachel Shaw warns that failing to request additional medical information or consider reasonable
A concise roundup of last week’s top stories, this edition spotlights recruiting challenges—especially the “bait-and-switch” gap where roles and offers don’t match candidate expectations—and what that means for hiring outcomes. It also highlights a shrinking leadership pipeline and the resulting ris
An O.C. Tanner Institute leader warns that expecting limitless capacity from employees is unsustainable. Employers should build a positive workplace culture by setting realistic expectations, investing in employee wellbeing and recognition, and supporting sustainable performance.
Learn how to end the guesswork during open enrollment by using employee data to tailor benefits education—identifying who needs what information, which channels and timing work best, and why targeted outreach boosts engagement. The article outlines practical ways to collect and apply demographic, pa
CMS and the SBA have rebranded Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRA) as CHOICE Arrangements, marking a notable regulatory update for employer-sponsored defined‑contribution health benefits. New research finds growing employer interest in CHOICE Arrangements and identifies the
The U.S. Department of Labor issued new guidance to help employers prevent, recognize and respond to opioid overdoses in the workplace. This guidance is part of the Trump Administration’s Great American Recovery Initiative, which focuses on expanding addiction treatment and recovery efforts.