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Reasonable accommodations for disabled workers are a promise overseen by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), but changes at the federal level are raising questions about its applicability. Allegedly, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has halted telework accommodations for disabled employees. Return-to-work mandates are becoming increasingly commonplace, and federal forces have spearheaded the change through leading by example.
As such, the CDC’s parent agency, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), has pushed for employees to return to work full-time. Now it appears that the CDC’s disability accommodations have also been revoked as an extension of this change, marking a distinct shift in how the ADA might be interpreted if the pause is allowed to be put into place.
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<h2 style="text-align: justify;">CDC Halts Telework for Disabled Workers: What Does This Mean for the ADA’s Reasonable Accommodations?</h2>
In a move that has sparked controversy, the CDC has reportedly suspended its remote work disability accommodations. Initially, the move did not appear to be directly targeted at disability rights, but as a result of a blanket halting of all work-from-home arrangements within the organization. The 2025 federal mandate, which required a return to full-time in-person work, has been adopted by the HHS and the CDC. As a result, some workers who need accommodations due to their disabilities have also been affected.
Now, Axios reported that it viewed an email from the HHS to its workers, which updated its policy to state that teleworking or long-term teleworking was no longer seen as a “reasonable accommodation.” The ADA regulation governs the rights of disabled workers in the US to ensure that they have a fair chance at performing the roles they are qualified for. Employers are required to make feasible adjustments to their workspaces and systems that don’t strain them beyond reasonable means, ensuring that employees can perform their roles productively.
<h3 style="text-align: justify;">The CDC Telework Policy Change Leaves Employees Worried</h3>
For now, it is unclear if the CDC’s WFH pause for disabilities is a temporary one or a permanent change that could disrupt the lives and job prospects of workers. “Until additional clarification is received, all approvals for long-term telework—as well as reasonable accommodation (RA) telework—are paused until further notice,” the notice explained, providing no clarity on how long employees might have to wait for an update.
With the CDC’s disability accommodation revoked, employees remain uncertain about the future of their roles at the organization. Matters are further complicated by the recent shooting at the CDC building, which left many afraid to return to work. While workers have been expressing their hesitation over in-person work, it is unlikely that accommodations will be made in this regard.
<h3 style="text-align: justify;">As the CDC Pauses Remote Accommodations, the Fate of the ADA Hangs in the Balance</h3>
Unions representing the CDC workers have condemned the decision to halt telework for disabled employees, stating that it “violates the civil rights of federal workers with disabilities.” The CDC’s telework policy change could be a temporary one while the agency plans out its strategy, but a permanent alteration of practice could have a ripple effect across the US.
With teleworking no longer considered a reasonable accommodation, many businesses may cease to provide similar accommodations of their own. With such changes on the horizon, HR teams will have to make some tough decisions on their own policy and reassure workers of what changes are or are not going into effect. Skirting the recommendations of the ADA too closely can open businesses up to legal challenges and conflicts with employees.
This makes it essential for HR teams to keep up with the various changes occurring across the landscape of work to ensure compliance and employee well-being are both centralized in equal measure.
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The Amazon worker pay raises aren’t exclusive to the US, as frontline operations employees in the UK are also expected to see a bump up in the minimum starting wages later this month. At a time when RTO policies and harsh AI cuts are leading the conversation, Amazon’s benefits update brings a rush of uplifting prospects for workers. 
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Amazon has promised pay raises along with an updated healthcare plan that amounts to a total $1 billion investment in its workers. (Image: Freepik)
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<h2 style="text-align: justify;">Amazon’s Pay Raises and Lowered Healthcare Costs Could Be Life-Changing for Employees</h2>
The Amazon worker pay raise and lowered health care costs were announced on the company website on September 17, breaking down the details on how the changes will come into effect. According to the report, the average pay at Amazon will increase to more than $23 per hour, and average total compensation for these workers will go up more than $30 an hour, including benefits. Fulfillment and transportation employees who have contributed to Amazon’s success for three years are expected to see pay rise by 35% on average.
Amazon is also lowering healthcare fees, by which the company indicated that the reduced-cost health care plans will begin at $5 per week with $5 copays, starting in 2026. This reportedly represents a 34% drop in weekly contributions from employees. 
The company also threw in the promise of “free Prime membership, pre-paid tuition programs, 401(k) with company match, and more.” All the changes included, Amazon is promising a $1 billion investment in the upliftment of its team. Paired with the culture reset announced at the organization, there is much change to take note of at the company.
<h3 style="text-align: justify;">Starting Wages for Amazon UK Frontline Workers Also Go Up</h3>
In another post on the company website, Amazon also laid out the terms for pay raises in the UK in 2025, with frontline operations employees at the center of the conversation. The minimum starting pay will rise by 5.9% to £14.30 and by 5.5% to £15.30 per hour, according to the location, from September 28, 2025. 
“Our UK frontline employees are essential to our success, which is why we’re proud to increase our minimum starting wage to £29,744 a year,” John Boumphrey, Amazon UK Country Manager, said in the post. The company also went over other benefits available for workers in the region, starting day one, advertising the career development opportunities for those who join the Amazon team.
<h3 style="text-align: justify;">The Amazon Benefits Update Comes Just in Time for the Holiday Season</h3>
With the seasonal holiday rush looming on the horizon, Amazon’s benefits update comes just in time for the company’s yearly hiring spree. Typically, more workers are brought into the company ranks to keep up with the increased orders that flow in, with customers beginning their shopping spree for the holidays. As a result, Amazon’s pay and benefits update could be a strategy to attract more job seekers and reduce the possibility of conflict and pushback from employees.
Just last year, Amazon workers in the US staged a protest against the company during the peak holiday season. The key issue at the time was the union’s desire to push the company to the negotiation table to discuss contracts, but there were other matters at play as well. From wage discussions to differences on work conditions, there were many issues that came to light. 
While Amazon’s businesses were reportedly undisturbed by the strike at the time, the business may be preemptively taking action to avoid a similar incident this year.
<h3 style="text-align: justify;">Increases in Amazon’s Pay and Benefits for Employees are a Welcome Update</h3>
Amazon is easily among the biggest employers across the globe, and its massive teams of workers come with individual demands and needs of their own. With Amazon raising worker pay and lowering healthcare costs, a number of employees might find it easier to balance their expenses and make their own way through the holiday season with greater ease. Offering competitive, industry-leading pay and benefits is among the best ways to hire and retain workers, and with Amazon leading the way, we may see similar changes at other organizations as well.
We have seen many benefit adjustment plans gain attention this year, with the most recent being Walmart’s decision to extend more comprehensive year-round discounts to workers and add OpenAI-powered AI training for some sections of its workforce in the coming year. Similarly, Olipop’s unlimited PTO benefits to workers and the encouragement to use the leave freely are another example of great benefits for employees. 
Understanding the needs and demands of the workforce can simplify the task of planning benefits for workers with greater ease. While Amazon has landed on wages and healthcare benefits as the common denominator, your company might have other benefits that better serve your workers. Offering competitive benefits to workers will always work in the organization’s favor, allowing workers to come in to work with a clear head and a renewed desire to stay on at their jobs.
 
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Monitoring employees at work is a standard practice at any organization, but where do we draw the line on workplace surveillance? AT&T is reigning in its attendance tracking system after the controversial practice left workers frustrated and called the accuracy of the system into question. The use of this system has been controversial from the start. 
Worried that employees wouldn’t fully commit to the RTO policy, AT&T’s tracking system was introduced to ensure workers couldn’t fake productive time spent at their desks. The “presence reporting” system was implemented to address “freeloaders” within the organization, who AT&T believed were shirking their responsibilities and finding workarounds to avoid showing up at the office as required. As AT&T scales back surveillance, we have to ask, where do we draw the line on the ethics of employee monitoring?
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The AT&T attendance tracking system is being reined in after mounting complaints from frustrated employees and concerns about accuracy. (Image: Pexels)
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<h2 style="text-align: justify;">AT&T’s Attendance Tracking System Faces Backlash Following Employee Frustration</h2>
Return-to-work mandates are showing up everywhere you look, and they’re introducing a fair assortment of problems with them. When AT&T’s RTO policy was initially announced, employees were vocal about their reluctance to comply with the terms and forcefully return to the office. Their reluctance was magnified when they faced issues with the limited accommodations available for the influx of workers, with many complaining about the lack of desks and parking spaces at work.
Employees were also unhappy with AT&T’s presence reporting system, which doubled down on ensuring that workers were adhering to regulations through a multi-faceted system of badge swipes, mobile location data, laptop network connections, etc. The system was set up to ensure that no workers could slack off and that the time they spent in the office was well accounted for.
Now, the AT&T attendance system issues have escalated to the point where the company is easing the regulations it has set in place. 
<h3 style="text-align: justify;">AT&T’s RTO Tracking System Is Being Relaxed Due to Inaccuracies</h3>
Business Insider recently acquired audio from an AT&T meeting last month, where Chief Marketing and Growth Officer Kellyn Kenny announced that her division would be relaxing its reliance on presence tracking. More recently, reports indicate that the tracking system will be relaxed for all salaried employees across the organization. 
Part of the reason for this decision stems from the fact that employees are being driven to the “brink of frustration.” In a recent survey among employees, many expressed their frustrations with regard to the system. While the survey didn’t directly enquire about the presence reporting system, a question of whether the “policies and systems support me in delivering my best work,” was met with a resounding “no,” followed by complaints with regard to the attendance tracking setup.
Additionally, the company also found evidence to suggest that AT&T’s presence reporting system was not accurate. The dearth of reliable data likely complicated the use of a system that was leaving workers frustrated, prompting AT&T to pull back on its attendance tracking to a degree, if not entirely. The company claims it has met its goals of identifying “freeloaders,” which is a large part of the decision to step back now.
<h3 style="text-align: justify;">AT&T’s Presence Reporting System Adds to the General Rise of Workplace Surveillance</h3>
AT&T’s attendance system issues may have led the organization to dial down on its workplace monitoring strategy, but the company isn’t alone in using available technology to keep a close eye on workers. Over the last few years, the use of surveillance tech in the workplace has grown by a large margin. 
During the pandemic years, there was an increase in the number of organizations using software to ensure that employees were on their computers consistently during work hours. Now, remote monitoring software has been a normalized part of many work-from-home operations. 
With the reluctance surrounding RTO policies and the rise of trends like coffee badging, where workers show up at the workplace briefly before returning to work from home, employers are understandably anxious to ensure that employees adhere to policy instead of taking shortcuts. 
From Amazon to PwC, businesses have become more careful about monitoring employees at work, but there is the violation of privacy and erosion of trust to consider here.
<h3 style="text-align: justify;">The Ethics of Workplace Surveillance Requires a Closer Look</h3>
Monitoring when employees sign in and out of the workplace is one thing. Tracking employee cellphones and using facial recognition software at work is a whole different matter. Using some degree of monitoring technology at work is only fair, as it allows employers to set firmer regulations around workplace policies; however, the overuse of tech can often be frustrating for employees.
Workplace surveillance policies often suggest a lack of trust in the employees’ capabilities and values, which gives rise to further frustrations among them. These technological resources are not perfect either, and eliminating any room for flexibility in their use creates more conflicts than necessary. The feeling of being watched and assessed constantly can be overwhelming for the majority of workers, and this offers a clear reason for their resistance to such tech.
There is no concrete data on the exact nature of AT&T’s attendance system issues and which parts of the presence reporting structure are being changed or retained. What we do know however, is that excessive workplace surveillance can be disruptive in any workforce and cause more harm than good. 
While these tools can provide some insight and perspective on the workers, a skewed representation can be particularly harmful. Employee monitoring is not a bad idea by design, but the degree of surveillance and the form of supervision can determine just how successfully the system is applied.
 
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Will AI replace trainers? The question has been hanging in the air since the advent of ChatGPT, Grok, Gemini and many more AI tools. Some scoff, while many believe AI is here to replace workers and company leaders.
We’ve watched AI in learning and development shift from experimental tool to a daily resource. What once felt like a hopeful and futuristic possibility is now standing our doorstep to take jobs. We’ve covered the whole routine with AI, from personalized training modules to virtual coaches and now real-time analytics to track performance down to a single keystroke. And so, it’s pertinent for company leaders to ask if AI will replace trainers too.
A survey by LearnUpon found that more than 40% of learning and development leaders believe AI could entirely replace their roles. According to the survey, L&D leaders in retail, education, software and technology were more likely to report concerns about AI replacing their roles.
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Interestingly, 66% of respondents in the U.S. said that L&D received a budget increase in 2025, indicating the growing influence of training at work
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">A promise under the guise of a threat</h2>
The pros and cons of AI in corporate training are quite well-documented. Does it come with efficiency? Yes. What about scalability? It’s unmatched. And, cost-savings? It’s a darling to every CFO.
And yet, the human cost is less clear. Are L&D leaders worried about AI replacing them? Yes, and for a reason. When software can onboard thousands of employees in any part of the globe, where does that leave the department that once lead training of new employees? Or what could people in these roles do if AI can manage content libraries or measure training impact?
How to Stay Relevant as a Learning Leader When AI Is Automating Tasks
The future of learning leadership with AI is not about clinging to the old ways. We’ll need courage to redefine the role and claim new ground. AI tools for corporate training can deliver knowledge, but it cannot entirely replace a human mentor. AI cannot inspire or understand an employee in a way a seasoned L&D leader can.
It’s one of our biggest paradoxes. AI takes the process while humans own the meaning behind it.
So, what can L&D leaders learn from this? By shifting the focus away from being sole knowledge holders. It’s time to L&D leaders to become complete architects of the learning experience. Sure, AI can deliver a training module in seconds, but it cannot decide which skills matter and when.
Those who invest in creating the right learning ecosystem will remain indispensable. Those who don’t may see AI as a threat coming for their jobs.
The debate isn’t about who is going to replace who. Companies must focus on creating a partnership between AI and leaders. The best leaders will treat AI as an ally rather than a tool to lay off positions.
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<description><![CDATA[The automotive industry is faltering in more ways than one, and layoffs appear to be a direct result of the struggle. The Ford job cuts in Germany are the latest sign of challenging times in the EV industry. This week, Ford Motor Co. announced that it would cut 1,000 jobs in Cologne, where its electric [...]
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The automotive industry is faltering in more ways than one, and layoffs appear to be a direct result of the struggle. The Ford job cuts in Germany are the latest sign of challenging times in the EV industry. This week, Ford Motor Co. announced that it would cut 1,000 jobs in Cologne, where its electric auto plant was floundering after lower-than-expected demand for its battery-powered cars. Ford is hoping to conduct the majority of the layoffs through voluntary exits and buyouts, but it’s too soon to tell how many takers there will be for this particular offer.
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Ford has announced job cuts in Germany, with falling EV demands pushing the company to scale down production in Cologne. (Image: Pexels)
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<h2 style="text-align: justify;">Ford Job Cuts Ramp Up as the Company’s Restructuring Plans Take Shape</h2>
Ford’s decision to cut 1,000 jobs in Cologne isn’t unexpected, as the company has made active efforts to restructure its business since November 2024. The company previously announced plans to cut around 4,000 jobs in the UK and Europe, with around 2,900 of these positions expected to originate in Germany. The cuts are expected to take shape before 2027, and we have already seen progress made in this regard.
Thousands of workers in Germany threatened to strike earlier this year after the proposed cuts came to light, with the IG Metall union taking the lead. Unfortunately for the workers, it does not appear that the threats of a strike were enough to dissuade the company from proceeding with its cuts, although the automaker does appear to be hopeful about workers accepting the voluntary buyout offers instead of resisting the layoffs.
Explaining the reasoning for the workforce cuts, Ford added that it continuously evaluates the demand for its services and adjusts production volumes accordingly, and the demand for electric cars in Europe has been significantly below the industry forecasts. As a result, the plant assigned to the manufacturing of the Explorer SUV will now switch to one shift per day instead of two, starting in January. A reduction in work has led to a reduction in worker demand as a result.
<h3 style="text-align: justify;">Layoffs are Occurring Across the Automotive Industry</h3>
The Ford Germany job cuts are not occurring in isolation. Lowered EV demand has stifled jobs, forcing businesses to rewrite their business goals and downsize the workforce to better align with productivity. From temporary layoffs at Stellantis to more permanent cuts at General Motors, many businesses have faced disruption, with workers bearing the brunt of the chaos through job cuts.
While the Ford EV job cuts and other layoffs have centered around workers in manufacturing and production, white-collar workers have not been immune to the reorganization efforts. Volvo Cars announced the elimination of 3,000 jobs earlier in May, showcasing the rise of white-collar cutbacks in the automotive industry as well. In a connected tangent, Intel’s automotive division has also begun winding down, with its downsizing push coming for various parts of the business that have been deemed unproductive.
Auto industry layoff predictions from earlier in the year appear to be holding true, particularly in the US, with rising costs and tariffs further complicating matters in 2025. Right now, as a result of the demand uncertainties and shortage of parts, General Motors is also reported to be preparing for layoffs alongside Ford’s EV job cuts. The general atmosphere has been a bleak one in the landscape of work, and it’s unclear if the cuts can be expected to slow down as we head into 2026.
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