Workplace Law & Risk: A New York-focused explainer draws a clear line between retaliation and legitimate performance management, warning HR teams to tie discipline to documented, job-related issues. AI in Hiring: A new webinar roundup says AI governance can’t be a one-time compliance task—employers need human oversight, documentation, monitoring, and reassessment as tools move from admin tasks into decisions about people. HR Tech Costs: A Rippling alternatives guide targets mid-market buyers frustrated by bundled HR/IT/finance pricing that charges for modules they don’t use. Labor & Unions: Malaysia’s trade union regulator wins in court, with the ruling affirming the DG’s statutory powers to decide eligibility for union office. Public-Sector HR: Sri Lanka’s Police Day remarks point to a promotion scheme, risk allowances, infrastructure upgrades, and recruiting more human resources. Hiring & Pay: Uber plans major layoffs to flatten management layers, while Norristown advances a new police contract framework with pay raises and scheduling changes. Benefits & Wellbeing: A Sarnia-Lambton survey seeks real data on burnout in healthcare and social services, aiming to publish mitigation strategies. Global Work Permits: Saudi Arabia sets a 90-day employer deadline to issue work permits after a worker’s arrival.