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What changed in hr regulation and policy this week?
Government decisions, new rules and policy shifts reported this week.
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On September 15, 2026, First Secretary of State Louise Haigh announced new labor rights in the UK at the TUC conference in Brighton.
Read at theguardian.com ↗03
Starting April 6, 2026, HMRC is implementing new tax rules for employee expenses in the UK.
Read at accountingweb.co.uk ↗What products launched in hr this week?
Notable product launches, releases and platform updates from the week.
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Josh Bersin announced the Jupiter release of Galileo, an AI intelligence platform for HR, on September 15, 2026.
Read at joshbersin.com ↗05
On September 15, 2026, Sumsub launched a new platform called Workforce Verification.
Read at finextra.com ↗What court rulings and legal actions hit hr this week?
Court rulings, filings and legal actions reported this week.
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The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently settled two separate cases involving employers who failed to accommodate pregnancy-related medical needs.
Read at hrdive.com ↗07
Lely North America, Inc., an agricultural technology company based in Pella, Iowa, has agreed to pay $65,000 to settle discrimination charges filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
Read at insurancejournal.com ↗What research was published in hr this week?
New research findings and studies published this week.
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A report by HYPR indicates that 98% of fraudulent hires successfully obtain corporate credentials before being identified.
Read at helpnetsecurity.com ↗09
A study by CEPR involving over 9,000 workers in Norway examines the impact of meetings on firm outcomes and individual career progression.
Read at cepr.org ↗10
Lattice released its 2027 State of People Strategy Report, surveying over 1,300 HR professionals across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., France, and Germany.
Read at hrotoday.com ↗11
An analysis by Andela of nearly 50,000 engineering job postings reveals a significant mismatch in required skills and a proliferation of job titles.
Read at hrdive.com ↗12
A survey by Aon reveals that only one-third of employers have conducted a pay remediation analysis.
Read at hrdive.com ↗13
A global study by the HR research firm i4cp, surveying 759 business and HR leaders, reveals that only 40% of organizations are effective at building sufficient leadership bench strength.
Read at hrotoday.com ↗14
A survey by LRN reveals that most organizations do not include artificial intelligence in their codes of conduct.
Read at hrdive.com ↗15
Research co-authored by Dr. Sienna Helena Parker at Cambridge Judge Business School identifies a 'cold start' problem for late-career workers transitioning to freelance platforms.
Read at cam.ac.uk ↗8 of 16 research events are listed; the rest were ranked lower by importance and multi-source corroboration and are not shown.
What else happened in hr this week?
Developments from the week that fit none of the other sections.
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Older workers who are laid off face significant challenges in securing health insurance coverage before reaching the Medicare eligibility age of 65.
Read at nytimes.com ↗17
According to data from Indeed, roles in data centers within the United States offer a 42% pay premium for hourly maintenance and installation workers compared to similar positions in other industries.
Read at techmeme.com ↗18
Jacob Zinkula reports on how stock-based compensation serves as a primary retention tool for employees at major technology companies.
Read at businessinsider.com ↗19
Oleksandr Matsiuk, the CEO of the self-improvement app RiseGuide, implemented a strategy to improve leadership feedback by hiring outspoken employees and a board member specifically tasked with challenging his decisions.
Read at businessinsider.com ↗20
Vardaan Shekhawat, founder of UK Jobs Insider, discusses his career journey from an international student at LSE to a career development expert.
Read at thepienews.com ↗21
At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, taking place in San Francisco from October 13–15, industry leaders including Josh Reeves of Gusto, Michelle Johnson of Insight Partners, and John Koelliker of Leland will discuss the integration of AI agents into early-stage startup teams.
Read at techcrunch.com ↗22
The article provides advice on appropriate attire for tech job interviews, emphasizing that candidates should research the company culture beforehand.
Read at sifted.eu ↗23
A BioSpace poll and a MyPerfectResume survey indicate that many U.S. biopharma professionals and workers are adjusting their retirement timelines due to financial concerns and job market conditions.
Read at biospace.com ↗8 of 19 other developments events are listed; the rest were ranked lower by importance and multi-source corroboration and are not shown.