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employment law

Small Businesses Get Mixed Advice on AI Hiring Tools

June 13, 2026

A new guide suggests small businesses use AI to streamline hiring, from writing job posts to sorting resumes. But while it pushes AI as a way to compete with bigger companies, it skips key legal warnings. Many small employers lack HR experts or lawyers to handle risks like biased screening or data p

business

When a boss fails to act on bullying and then punishes the victim

May 18, 2026

A construction worker in Rio Rancho got promoted in mid-2023, yet some coworkers began targeting him with insults. They used words like “half-breed” and “pocho, ” phrases that mock someone for blending into American life and not speaking Spanish well. The worker, Robert Gutierrez, told his boss this

business

Weather guy vs. station: the messy fight over side gigs and broken rules

April 11, 2026

When a local TV weatherman got let go in January, he called it a total surprise. The station says nope—not even close. Their court papers tell a different story, packing warnings, suspensions, and a long list of conduct issues that built up over months before the final pink slip. Between late arriva

celebrities

Workplace Tensions: Former Stern Team Member Challenges Confidentiality Rules

April 7, 2026

A former assistant to a well-known radio personality has taken legal action against their former employer, claiming the workplace became unbearable after moving into the entertainer’s home. Leslie Kuhn, who managed office duties before transitioning to a live-in role, says she faced an aggressive en

politics

Loveall vs. Lane County: A Free‑Speech Fight

March 24, 2026

Lane County Commissioner David Loveall has filed a federal lawsuit against the county, saying that an investigation into his conduct violated his constitutional rights. The case centers on three HR complaints filed by employees who said Loveall made offensive remarks, including calling a nonprofi

business

'Trans Worker Faces Termination After Brief Employment'

March 12, 2026

A person assigned female at birth, now living as a man, began working at a Chicago‑area restaurant in mid‑April. The employee performed well and met the company’s standards during the first few weeks. Within a short time, however, the manager announced that the worker would be dismissed. The reason

business

State Laws Shaping the Future of Work

January 14, 2026

States are taking charge of employment laws, creating a mix of rules that can be confusing for businesses. From AI in hiring to menopause protections, here's what's changing. AI is a hot topic. Some states are making rules to stop AI from being biased in hiring. Illinois has a new law about this, a

politics

Workplace Speech: What You Can and Can't Say

September 14, 2025

In recent times, the topic of free speech at work has gained attention, especially after the tragic death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Several employees faced termination due to their public comments about this event. This raises questions about the extent of free speech in the workplace. ...

politics

A Religious Group's Tax Battle: What's at Stake for Workers?

December 18, 2024

Catholic Charities is taking its fight against Wisconsin's unemployment tax to the Supreme Court. They argue that the tax violates their religious freedom, since they don't hold religious services. But the state says the tax is fair, as it applies to all employers, religious or not. The court's deci