Ivy Tech Community College in Indiana violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 when it refused to give a part-time math instructor a full-time job because she is a lesbian, according to an 8-3 decision from the US Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit. Earlier, both the trial court and a three-judge panel had reached the opposite conclusion.

Cities can face challenges when trying to attract tech talent to make their cities smarter and more efficient, especially when competing with companies such as Google and Facebook. Stephen Goldsmith offers five ways cities can bring on talent, including partnering with universities, creating internships and hiring quickly.

The problem with tech startups' "bro culture," which has been ignored for a long time, is that it puts companies in the hands of boorish jerks who don't know how manage, according to Dan Lyons. "This poisonous state of affairs will get fixed only when investors start getting hurt," he writes.

The National Women's Soccer League has finalized a collective bargaining agreement with the US Soccer Federation that runs through 2021. The contract gives players an increase in base pay, bonuses, more control over marketing rights and better travel provisions, bringing them closer to what the men's team receives.

Mobile technology has potential for manufacturers looking to hire, train and engage their workforce, especially when using independent contractors, MS Companies CEO Pete Butler writes.

HR needs authority and the support of top leadership to ensure employees' rights and welfare are protected, HR experts say. "I know people who have quit their jobs as senior HR managers because they see things going on at the company and don't have the support of senior management to address the issue," says MaryAnne Hyland, professor of HR management at Adelphi University.