Amid economic uncertainty and federal policy changes, some employers have reported tighter budgets and plans to reduce head count. The threat of layoffs looms large, and workers say they are already feeling the impact.  Some companies have said they are ...

“Earn-and-learn” opportunities — such as apprenticeships, pre-apprenticeships, internships and work-study programs — help workers gain in-demand skills and work experience while also earning a paycheck, according to a May 28 report from the Government Accountability Office. Participants benefit through higher ...

Dive Brief: On June 4, Rep. Noah Arbit introduced an amendment in the Michigan legislature to codify bans on antisemitism in employment, housing and education.  The Michigan Antisemitism Protection Act, also known as HB 4548, would be incorporated into the ...

Dive Brief: A Black job applicant who alleged that gas station chain Sheetz disproportionately screened out Black, Native American, Alaskan Native and multiracial applicants moved to continue his case June 5 after the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission abandoned it. ...

Attorney Neil C. Schur is a litigator and shareholder in Anderson Kill’s Philadelphia office. He is a member of the firm’s Employment & Labor Group.  In the wake of President Donald Trump’s executive orders on diversity, equity and inclusion, construction ...

Dive Brief: Olives, Inc., must pay $215,688 after a Black line cook at its Las Vegas restaurant, The Beast, was allegedly racially harassed, and it allegedly took no disciplinary or remedial action in response, according to a June 3 default judgment ...

Indeed, the global job site, and Udemy, the skills development platform, are partnering to offer skills courses and career services — with the aim of preparing job seekers to navigate “the era of skills-based hiring,” according to a June 3 announcement. ...

C-suites members seem to disagree on the strategic value of talent acquisition: While 88% of HR executives responding to a survey said they drive strategic change, only 27% of CIOs agreed, according to a June 4 report from iCIMS. In addition, ...

Work is stressful — that’s a given. However, for some jobs, the sources of stress go beyond a demanding boss or a stream of deadlines, such as in positions in law enforcement or public safety, like firefighters, dispatchers, EMTs, corrections ...

Many businesses view human resources-related compliance as a simple checklist to satisfy regulatory requirements. However, HR compliance is far more than a box to tick. It’s the foundation of business stability, fostering risk mitigation, employee trust and a strong corporate ...