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LATEST NEWS AND STORIES

  • New DOL Guidance on AI Literacy

    05-06-2026

    Employer Insight: The Department of Labor has rolled out an “Artificial Intelligence Literacy Framework.” This voluntary framework guides workforce boards, states, community colleges, apprenticeship programs, and employers on creating AI literacy programs.

  • With a Tight Job Market, Recent Grads More Open to Pivoting

    04-30-2026

    With a Tight Job Market, Recent Grads More Open to Pivoting. ZipRecruiter released new data on the job market for recent college graduates. They surveyed recent 2025 grads and rising 2026 grads. As widely reported, the labor market for entry-level jobs is getting harder and increasingly more competitive.

  • Social Media Production Company Sued for Sexual Harassment and Pregnancy Discrimination

    04-28-2026

    Social Media Production Company Sued for Sexual Harassment and Pregnancy Discrimination. Celebrity YouTube personality MrBeast and his social media production company, Beast Industries, face allegations of sexual harassment and pregnancy discrimination. The company employs over 700 employees in Greenville, North Carolina.

  • Is AI “Workslop” Creating More Work for Employees?

    04-23-2026

    Employer Insight: A recent Guardian article delved into an unintended product of AI called “workslop.” This term refers to AI output that seems polished but is actually flawed and inaccurate, requiring significant effort to correct, clean up, or completely redo.

  • Texas Restaurant Chain Must Pay $21M for Tip Pool Violation

    04-22-2026

    Christopher Perry owns and operates 13 restaurants across Texas under the name Perry’s Steakhouse and Grille (“Perry’s”). Two plaintiffs brought a collective action against Perry’s for violating the Fair Labor Standards Act. They alleged that Perry’s mandatory tip pool violated the FLSA because it required tip-eligible workers to share tips with non-tip-eligible employees.

  • Court Tosses Actor’s Sexual Harassment Claims Based on Contractor Status

    04-15-2026

    Court Tosses Actor’s Sexual Harassment Claims Based on Contractor Status. Actress Blake Lively made headlines for her high-profile lawsuit against fellow actor Justin Baldoni. She sued him and his production company for sexual harassment in violation of Title VII and for the retaliation that followed.

  • Ohio Jury Surpasses Records with $22.5M Verdict

    04-09-2026

    An Ohio jury awarded a $22.5 million verdict after finding that the employer failed to reasonably accommodate an employee during pregnancy.

  • California Executive Order on AI

    04-08-2026

    Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order requiring certain safety and privacy guardrails from AI companies contracting with the state of California. It is being touted as the first-of-its-kind from a state.

  • New York City School District Sets Parameters for AI Use

    04-02-2026

    New York City holds the largest school district in the US. The NYC school district released proposed AI rules for teachers and the over 1 million students who attend school in the district.