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‘Why haven’t you retired?’: Railroader gets $1.6M in age bias win

‘Why haven’t you retired?’: Railroader gets $1.6M in age bias win

A Norfolk Southern railroader in his mid-60s won a $1.6 million age-bias verdict after alleging the company declared him unfit for duty despite multiple medical clearances and passing two physical evaluations. The case highlights legal risks for employers who take adverse employment actions against

HR Dive by Ryan Golden
16 Oct 2026
Judge declines to block Trump’s March anti-DEI order for federal contractors

Judge declines to block Trump’s March anti-DEI order for federal contractors

A federal judge declined to block President Trump’s March directive restricting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives for federal contractors. The court rejected plaintiffs’ constitutional challenges, finding the order addresses only conduct already prohibited by existing federal law.

HR Dive by Ben Unglesbee
16 Oct 2026
Restaurant chain to pay $3M to settle EEOC allegations of rampant sexual harassment

Restaurant chain to pay $3M to settle EEOC allegations of rampant sexual harassment

California-based restaurant chain Il Fornaio will pay $3 million to settle EEOC allegations that widespread sexual harassment at multiple locations created a hostile work environment. The agency said at least 100 women were negatively affected, and the settlement resolves claims of rampant misconduc

HR Dive by Laurel Kalser
16 Oct 2026
Recruiters find people faster with AI — but confidence in candidates hasn’t followed

Recruiters find people faster with AI — but confidence in candidates hasn’t followed

AI has helped recruiters source candidates more quickly, but it hasn’t increased trust in hires. According to TestGorilla, more than two-thirds of recruiters still spend an hour or more manually verifying candidates’ credentials.

HR Dive by Kathryn Moody
16 Oct 2026
CEOs eye C-suite shake-ups as pressures mount, report finds

CEOs eye C-suite shake-ups as pressures mount, report finds

A report finds CEOs are eyeing C-suite shake-ups as mounting pressures prompt leadership changes. When asked which senior roles they planned to replace, CHROs accounted for 12% of responses, highlighting increased scrutiny of HR leadership.

HR Dive by Alexei Alexis
16 Oct 2026
AI is the root of recruiters’ biggest stressors, survey says

AI is the root of recruiters’ biggest stressors, survey says

A survey from Employ finds that AI is driving recruiters’ top stressors, with current technology failing to meet HR professionals’ needs. The results point to a widening gap between emerging AI challenges and available tools, highlighting the need for better solutions and support for talent teams.

HR Dive by Lara Ewen
16 Oct 2026
More ‘even-handed’: Understanding EEOC’s direction on national origin bias

More ‘even-handed’: Understanding EEOC’s direction on national origin bias

Under Trump 2.0, the EEOC has reframed its approach to national origin bias, prioritizing claims of anti‑American bias rather than focusing primarily on discrimination against immigrants. This shift signals a more "even‑handed" enforcement posture in how the agency investigates and issues guidance o

HR Dive by Caroline Colvin
14 Oct 2026
HR leaders may be able to use AI to improve employee wellness

HR leaders may be able to use AI to improve employee wellness

Despite nearly half of employees expressing reluctance to use AI, a Gartner study finds the technology can effectively identify signs of burnout. HR leaders could leverage AI-driven insights to monitor employee wellness and intervene earlier, while addressing adoption barriers and privacy concerns.

HR Dive by Lara Ewen
14 Oct 2026
Cost of living blocks career growth, employees say

Cost of living blocks career growth, employees say

A Penn Foster study finds cost-of-living pressures are constraining career mobility: while many employees pay out of pocket for training, most say they would spend no more than $2,500 to prepare for a new career. This limited personal budget highlights a financial barrier to upskilling that employer

HR Dive by Ryan Golden
14 Oct 2026
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