Lawsuit alleges Cornell ‘brazenly’ refused to consider White candidates for faculty job
The university allowed DEI administrators to create an interview list consisting entirely of “minority” candidates, the complaint alleged. Source: www.hrdive.com
Taco Bell operators settle claims that harasser’s conduct went unchecked for months
Restaurant industry employers have a particular duty to protect young workers, a U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission regional attorney said. Source: www.hrdive.com
Mailbag: When is an employee’s food allergy an ADA ‘direct threat’?
Employers must assess each employee’s ability to perform essential job functions on a case-by-case basis using objective evidence, not fueled by stereotypes or fears, one attorney told HR Dive. Source: www.hrdive.com
Sociable: LinkedIn outlines measures to combat scam job listings
Scammers are posing as recruiters to lure people into giving them their information as more workers seek new opportunities in 2026. Source: www.hrdive.com
Week in review: Recruiters are prioritizing precision in 2026
We’re rounding up last week’s stories, from missed hiring goals to Amazon’s job cuts. Source: www.hrdive.com
Applicant’s disclosure of armed robbery conviction protected by law, 3rd Circuit says
The applicant sued after he was denied a job based on the conviction, alleging violations of Pennsylvania’s ban-the-box law. Source: www.hrdive.com
Amazon cuts 16K jobs citing ongoing culture shift
The company tied the cuts back to the reorganization push that drove 14,000 layoffs in October. Source: www.hrdive.com
Job seekers optimize resumes amid ATS ‘anxiety’
Applicants are not convinced the hiring system works in their favor and say they’re fighting to survive the screening process, according to Monster. Source: www.hrdive.com
2026’s DEI priority? Making talent programs scrutiny-proof
HR can improve opportunities for all without making illegal promises or instituting policies that won’t age well when the pendulum swings back, DEI advocates said. Source: www.hrdive.com
Why does it take so long to hire technical talent?
A constantly shifting skills landscape has made hiring tech talent a long-term problem, but employers can do more than simply “post and pray,” experts said. Source: www.hrdive.com