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The Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has released a technical assistance document focused on preventing discrimination against job seekers and workers.The guide explains the application of key established aspects of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act to an employer’s use of automated systems, including those that incorporate artificial intelligence (AI).“As employers increasingly turn to AI
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The manufacturing industry is currently undergoing a massive shift as it responds to rapidly evolving customer demands, technological advancements, supply chain disruptions, and ongoing labor shortages. In order to navigate these changes and remain competitive, manufacturers are increasingly turning to “smart manufacturing” solutions that leverage intelligent automation and cloud-based modern workforce management practices to optimize operations and
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The COVID-19 presumption in section 3212.88 of California’s Labor Code did not apply because there was not enough evidence to prove that a deceased employee contracted the virus during an outbreak at the workplace, a recent ruling said.The case of Garcia vs. U.S. Bank; Old Republic arose when a banker who worked at U.S. Bank’s Signal Hill branch tested
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A panel of the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board of California recently found that a woman claiming benefits was an employee at the time of her alleged injury and that the going and coming rule did not bar her claim.The case of Orberg vs. Inter Sources, Inc.; State Farm Fire and Casualty Company arose from a written agreement
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The biggest retention mistake you’re currently making? It’s making assumptions around employee expectations. That’s according to Leanna Bautista, chief people officer at New York-based entertainment giant TouchTunes.Speaking with HRD, the seasoned people leader says that HR practitioners need to start talking to their employees in order to understand what’s actually important to them – and stop
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East Penn Manufacturing Co., Inc., one of the world's largest battery manufacturers, has just been hit a significant legal setback – over the time its workers took to put on protective gear and shower. A federal jury returned a verdict of over $22 million against the company, marking the largest award under the Fair Labor
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Telecommunications company Vodafone has announced that it will be eliminating 11,000 roles in a bid to "simplify" its operations.In a statement, the telecommunications firm said it will carry out "11,000 role reductions planned over three years, with both HQ and local markets simplification."The company, which has businesses in 21 countries, employs over 104,000 people worldwide.
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Remote and hybrid work is not always rainbows and butterflies, judging by the results of a recent survey.While 58% of working parents say the increased flexibility in their schedules are a source of fulfillment and relief, it can also be a source of isolation, reports Bright Horizons, a provider of early education and child care.Specifically,
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Digital employees across the world want to have more control over the way they work when in hybrid arrangements, according to a new Gartner survey. The survey, which had over 4,800 respondents, revealed that 77% want to participate in creating their hybrid work model, while only 14% prefer to have their hybrid work environment mandated.The
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HR firms need to embrace innovation now more than ever. As new challenges arise, HR leaders set aside the traditional rules books and take a forward-thinking approach to the industry.The second annual Innovative HR Teams by HRD America recognizes firms breaking boundaries to move the HR profession forward in 2023.HR teams adopted new practices in the past year to
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Three Black workers previously employed at a Fortune 500 firm are suing their previous employer for unfair treatment and a toxic work environment.The workers are pursuing legal action against Ryan Marshall, CEO at homebuilder PulteGroup, along with others who are accused of being involved in a conspiracy to reward personal loyalty over merit and, in
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