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    Pennsylvania Bans Hairstyle Discrimination

    Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a bill into law that protects hair textures and hairstyles tied to racial and cultural identity from discrimination in the workplace.












































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New Jersey antidiscrimination law applies to AI bias

Bias resulting from the use of AI violates the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, according to new guidance. …

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Federal employment law penalties increasing in 2025

The penalties for violating federal laws enforced by the US Department of Labor (DOL) are increasing by 2.6% …

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Shaping online branding to attract job candidates

Online employer branding, and recent data reveals how it may be impacting talent attraction. Learn how to improve …

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EEOC: Wearable technology may violate discrimination laws

New guidance cautions employers that directing employees to use wearable devices in the workplace may violate federal antidiscrimination …

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New rule modernizes, strengthens H-1B Visa program

The Department of Homeland Security has announced a final rule to modernize and improve the efficiency of the …

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DOL withdraws tip credit rule

The Department of Labor has formally rescinded a 2021 rule that made it more difficult for employers to …

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Republican NLRB majority to arrive earlier than expected

A recent Senate vote prevents the continuation of a Democratic majority for the next two years, signaling a …

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Juggling pay transparency across state lines

Pay transparency laws continue to spread across the United States. Learn about common challenges with these new laws …

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DOL to phase out subminimum wages for workers with disabilities

The DOL's draft rule proposes to phase out 14(c) certificates, which allow employers to pay subminimum wages to …

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