Litigants end McDonald’s no-poach agreement saga after almost a decade
05/01/2026Multiple fast-food chains have since ceased using the restrictive hiring agreements at issue. Source: www.hrdive.com
What the Supreme Court said about employment law in 2025
05/01/2026The justices handed down a verdict that could prove to be one of their most consequential for the discipline in years. Source: www.hrdive.com

‘Zombie’ closures will fuel 2026 rise in unemployment
05/01/2026The collapse of ‘zombie’ companies that have failed to adapt to new business realities will fuel a rise in unemployment in 2026, a think tank has predicted. The post ‘Zombie’ closures will fuel 2026 rise in unemployment appeared first on…

Workers with health problems face barriers to flexible working
05/01/2026Workers with long-term health conditions less likely to be in jobs offering flexible work options, according to research. The post Workers with health problems face barriers to flexible working appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com

How hospitality can adapt to new hiring realities
05/01/2026The hospitality sector is likely to be one of the most impacted by new workers’ rights and the rise of AI. How can HR teams adjust to an evolving landscape? The post How hospitality can adapt to new hiring realities…
10 California employment law changes on tap for 2026
02/01/2026The new year gives Golden State employers plenty to wrap their heads around, from new workplace notice requirements to pay equity and paid leave updates. Source: www.hrdive.com
US Steel refused to accommodate pregnant mine worker, EEOC alleges
02/01/2026The steel manufacturer allegedly placed a pregnant employee on leave and assigned her undesirable jobs outside her role, according to an EEOC lawsuit. Source: www.hrdive.com
Dairy farm stuck Mexican workers with laborer jobs, calling Americans ‘lazy,’ EEOC says
22/12/2025United Pride Dairy allegedly told three Mexican nationals that they would hold professional or management positions upon hiring but instead assigned them laborer positions. Source: www.hrdive.com
NYU launches new certificate aiming to bolster remote work success
22/12/2025The program’s interactive modules focus on productivity, collaboration, leadership and long-term career growth in the remote economy. Source: www.hrdive.com

Entry-level jobs fall to lowest level since 2021
22/12/2025The figures on graduate roles and entry-level jobs align with rising youth unemployment, which now sits at 15% – the fastest rate in the G7, according to PwC. The post Entry-level jobs fall to lowest level since 2021 appeared first…