OSHA Mental-Health Recordkeeping Overturned: The U.S. Fifth Circuit vacated an OSHA rule requiring employers to record work-related mental illnesses, throwing out a citation and penalty tied to an Exxon Mobil PTSD case—prompting HR teams to revisit recordkeeping policies and watch for next steps. Illinois Menopause Protections: HB 5284 would add menopause-related conditions to Illinois’ protected categories and require reasonable accommodations (with an interactive process) unless undue hardship—plus notice posting for covered employers. AI in Healthcare Operations: Calvary Health Care is previewing a multilingual AI “digital front door” for 20,000 staff and volunteers, aiming to cut admin burden by integrating with core systems including HR. Public-Sector Hiring Pressure: Canyons School District welcomed first-year teachers as competition for roles grows, with HR urging new hires to give themselves grace. Workforce Tech Jobs: Tennessee’s TBI posted openings for an in-office Intelligence Analyst (3 vacancies) and a Network Architect–Lead (1 vacancy), emphasizing security and statewide readiness. Employer Branding & Retention Signals: A study of Indian talent finds work-life balance now beats pay as the top employer value driver, with many planning job moves in the next six months.