Equality

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Appeals Court Upholds Ambulance Service’s Refusal to Hire Deaf Applicant Over Safety Concerns with ASL Interpreter Technology

July 16, 2026

The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed a lower court’s decision in...

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Starbucks rolls out quarterly bonuses for high-performing workers

July 15, 2026

Starbucks, the global coffee giant, announced a comprehensive suite of new employee benefits and...

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Challenging Perceptions: How Fair Chance Hiring Policies Impact Applicant Interest

July 15, 2026

A significant new study published in the Journal of Management reveals a nuanced challenge...

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Workplace Drug Testing Under Scrutiny: HR Navigates Evolving Marijuana Policies Amid Rising Substance Use

July 15, 2026

The landscape of workplace drug testing is undergoing a profound transformation, challenging human resources...

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Walmart Faces Hostile Work Environment Claim as 10th Circuit Reverses Summary Judgment for Gay Former Employee

July 15, 2026

In a significant ruling that reaffirms protections against workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation,...

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Bakersfield College Settles Landmark First Amendment Case, Exempting Professor from Mandatory DEI Principles and Paying Legal Fees

July 14, 2026

In a significant development echoing across the landscape of American higher education, Bakersfield College...

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Federal and Business Leaders Unveil Sweeping Initiatives to Bridge Critical U.S. Workforce Skill Gaps, Bolstering Economic Future

July 14, 2026

In a coordinated effort to address pervasive talent shortages across vital sectors of the...

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The Pervasive Spread of Artificial Intelligence Across Non-Tech Industries Reshapes the U.S. Job Market

July 14, 2026

The pervasive integration of artificial intelligence into the fabric of the American economy is...

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Weekly Insights Reveal Urgent Imperatives for Workplace Trust, Recruitment Security, and AI Integration.

July 14, 2026

HR Dive’s latest weekly roundup, published on July 13, 2026, casts a spotlight on...

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President Trump Signs Executive Order Restoring Equality of Opportunity and Meritocracy to Eliminate Disparate Impact Liability in Federal Enforcement

July 13, 2026

On April 23, 2025, the White House issued a transformative Executive Order titled Restoring...