Black women’s employment rate fell 1.4 percentage points in 2025, dropping to 55.7%—one of the steepest single-year declines in 25 years, according to the Economic Policy Institute.
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Black women’s employment rate fell 1.4 percentage points in 2025, dropping to 55.7%—one of the steepest single-year declines in 25 years, according to the Economic Policy Institute.
Read MoreLate last year, Congressional Democrats introduced the Fair Warning Act. If enacted, it would radically overhaul WARN, covering more employers and smaller layoffs.
Read MoreSometimes business is booming. Other times, not so much. We appear to be heading into a downturn, and that means you may have to make some hard decisions, including terminations of some long-time employees. Is there a way to do so compassionately? According to lawyers at Littler participating in a recent webinar, the answer is yes. Here’s how to do so.
Read MoreThe AI-Related Job Impacts Clarity Act would then require the Department of Labor to collect that data and issue reports to the public and Congress.
Read MoreThe U.S. job market took a sharp turn in October. Employers announced more than 153,000 job cuts—a 175% increase from the same month last year and the highest October total since 2003.
Read MoreSometimes, the best thing to do when faced with a possible wrongful termination is rehire the employee. Doubling down and refusing to consider the fired employee for open positions she’s qualified to perform can add to the damages.
Read MoreWhen leaders decide a reduction in force is unavoidable, HR plays a central role in ensuring the process is legally sound, fairly applied and handled with respect.
Read MoreWhat should an employer do when confronted with a demand to fire an employee over social media posts that may attract unwanted attention to their employer?
Read MoreIf you supervise employees in any capacity, there will come a time when you need to let someone go. Here are some tips for making the best of a bad situation and avoiding legal trouble in the process.
Read MoreProgressive discipline plans are great for correcting the behavior of employees in whom you have invested time and money and getting them back on track. But always leave yourself an “out” for those cases when retaining the worker just doesn’t make sense.
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