EEOC Counsel Nominee Pressed on Gender Identity Cases
At her Senate confirmation hearing, Catherine Eschbach gave broad answers on gender identity discrimination and was questioned on disparate-impact claims and pregnancy protections.
HR & Employment
PepsiCo Plans About 1,000 North American Job Cuts
PepsiCo is cutting about 1,000 jobs in North America as it tries to revive weak sales at home. The cuts follow a lowered earnings outlook in October.
Michigan Home Health Firm Pays $41K Over Race-Based Assignments
Mid-Michigan Home Health & Hospice settled a federal lawsuit over assigning care visits by race, and must follow a five-year consent decree.
Ex-NLRB Counsel Urges a "PRO Act Plus" After Midterms
Former NLRB General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo wants Democrats to seek labor law reform wider than the PRO Act, and to set a federal floor that states can build on.
PM Says Poundland Jobs Can Still Be Saved as Sale Talks Run
About 11,000 jobs depend on whether Poundland finds a buyer. The Prime Minister called a meeting with its US owners constructive, and the owners will face MPs next week.
Block Details Severance for Its Second Layoff Round of 2026
Laid-off US employees at Block get at least 60 days of pay plus severance, according to an internal FAQ. The terms differ from February's package.