Workplace Discrimination Lawsuits: A former JPMorgan employee says a supervisor told him to keep his “gay job” separate and warned “DEI is not going to save you,” before HR allegedly pushed him to resign; JPMorgan disputes the claims. Religious Accommodation at Work: An EEOC settlement follows a grocery chain’s denial of Sabbath accommodation and firing of an employee, underscoring employers’ duty to reasonably accommodate. HR Under Scrutiny in Public Service: Vashon Island Fire & Rescue is facing renewed questions about how it handled its former fire chief’s investigation and resignation, with records requests and HR involvement at the center. Education Staffing and Pay Risks: Fiji’s education ministry launched an investigation into salary disruption affecting 134 teachers, while Maine school administrators say paid family medical leave is making classroom staffing harder. Mass Layoffs Hitting HR/Tech: Disney cut about 300 jobs, with layoffs concentrated in HR and IT as cost-cutting continues. Hiring and Workforce Planning: Oregon’s Department of Human Services is boosting recruitment through community-based outreach, while Liberty County’s LAMP campus reports 204 applicants for 35 roles, including HR openings. AI and HR Governance: Oracle unveiled “Fusion Claw,” adding agentic applications including HR workforce staffing, as companies grapple with governance and security for AI-driven work.