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EEOC: Manager deemed security work improper for pregnant woman
Nov. 24, 2020
Court OKs retaliation claim for worker who didn't allege sexual harassment
Nov. 23, 2020
Employee ineligible for FMLA can still pursue retaliation claim, court says
Nov. 20, 2020
EEOC reports record recovery, reduced case backlog for FY 2020
Nov. 20, 2020
Termination letter advised employee to 'focus on her health,' ADA suit says
Nov. 19, 2020
Coronavirus derailed 2021 salary plans for many employers, survey says
Nov. 19, 2020
Study: COVID-19 led workers to delay healthcare at an 'alarming' rate
Nov. 17, 2020
HR leaders say 2020 has been the most stressful year of their careers
Nov. 16, 2020
EEOC seeks comment on religious guidance update
Nov. 16, 2020
Deloitte Services to pay $275K to settle claims it underpaid women in tech services
Nov. 13, 2020
JP Morgan to conduct pay analysis, pay $9.8M to settle DOL claim that it underpaid women
Nov. 10, 2020
Manager allegedly ignored FMLA schedule; court OKs suit for trial
Nov. 9, 2020
COVID-19 safety measures reduce worker anxiety, study finds
Nov. 9, 2020
Albertsons pays $2.5M to settle claim it didn't pay drivers for required call-ins
Nov. 6, 2020
Worker who declined accommodation has no bias claim, court says
Nov. 6, 2020
Employee fired for asking out younger woman gets trial on age bias claim
Nov. 4, 2020
CEO confidence up 'sharply' heading into Q4 but few anticipate hiring, pay increases
Nov. 3, 2020
DOL updates tool to check health plans for mental health parity, ERISA compliance
Nov. 2, 2020
Nearly 75% of employer holiday parties will be virtual, survey shows
Oct. 30, 2020
EEOC sues Dell, alleging pay discrimination
Oct. 28, 2020
Political tension in the workplace is up, HR pros say
Oct. 26, 2020
Abbott exec told to 'manage out' older workers, 9th Cir. says, reviving suit
Oct. 26, 2020
DOL asks for input on diversity training limits for contractors
Oct. 23, 2020
Dillard's to pay $900K to settle claim that it failed to promote black employees
Oct. 22, 2020
Confusion over FMLA call-out process gets Walmart employee's suit revived
Oct. 21, 2020
Offer letter outlining 5-year term wasn't a contract, 2nd Cir. says
Oct. 19, 2020
Former Sweetgreen employee alleges he was sexually harassed, misgendered
Oct. 19, 2020
EEOC seeks comment on proposed updates to conciliation, finalizes other internal changes
Oct. 16, 2020
AAA reps allege they weren't paid for 30 minutes of required pre-shift activities
Oct. 14, 2020
DOL questions whether Microsoft, Wells Fargo D&I efforts violate Title VII
Oct. 13, 2020
Suit alleges California board diversity mandate is unconstitutional
Oct. 12, 2020
EEOC ends fiscal year 'with a whimper,' Seyfarth analysis says
Oct. 9, 2020
Pennsylvania finalizes overtime threshold increases, hitting $45K in 2022
Oct. 9, 2020
Google parent company to pay $310M to settle shareholder sex harassment suit
Oct. 6, 2020
Employers feel increasingly responsible for financial wellness, BofA study finds
Oct. 6, 2020
DC Capital Grille server says she was assigned "Section 8" tables based on race
Oct. 5, 2020
Subway franchisee refused to hire applicant with hearing impairment, EEOC says
Oct. 2, 2020
3rd Cir. OKs firing of Boeing worker who failed to return after FMLA leave
Oct. 1, 2020
Iowa manufacturer pays $280K for deducting short breaks from worker pay
Oct. 1, 2020
Judge shuts down DOL's $400M Oracle pay bias suit
Sept. 29, 2020
Court revives Union Pacific conductor's ADA claim, finding 'extensive search' for accommodation never occurred
Sept. 28, 2020
Feds: Frito-Lay refused Seventh-Day Adventist Saturdays off, in violation of federal law
Sept. 25, 2020
Senate confirms 3 commissioners, maintaining EEOC's right-leaning quorum
Sept. 25, 2020
Microsoft to pay $3M to job applicants to resolve hiring bias claims
Sept. 23, 2020
Employer owes back pay to worker instructed to self-quarantine, DOL says
Sept. 23, 2020
EEOC: Kroger's refusal to exempt workers from wearing rainbow logo was discrimination
Sept. 22, 2020
4th Cir. won't revive white prison guard's race bias suit
Sept. 21, 2020
Chipotle fired employee for assault complaint, EEOC alleges
Sept. 18, 2020
OSU laid off 53-year-old HR pro based on his age, EEOC suit says
Sept. 16, 2020
ADA protected school employees' advocacy for students with disabilities, 6th Cir. says
Sept. 16, 2020
Apple employees must be paid for time spent in bag checks, 9th Cir. affirms
Sept. 15, 2020
Report: Benefits spending is up, but usage rates are less certain
Sept. 14, 2020
EEOC: Non-profit refused to hire former employee due to prior workplace injury
Sept. 14, 2020
Deloitte's family leave policy 'comes with a huge catch,' lawsuit claims
Sept. 14, 2020
'You're kind of getting up there in years'; 6th Cir. revives age-based firing claim
Sept. 10, 2020
Prof's complaint to college's accrediting body wasn't protected activity, 5th Cir. says
Sept. 10, 2020
One Kings Lane workers allege furloughs were based on pregnancy
Sept. 9, 2020
Court revives Facebook employee's suit based on supervisor's racist comments
Sept. 8, 2020
Wells Fargo to make 580 job offers to settle DOL discrimination claims
Sept. 3, 2020
University fired married, female coaches for performance issues, not bias, 3rd Cir. rules
Sept. 2, 2020
Employee able to work without ADA accommodation may still be owed one, 1st Cir. says
Sept. 1, 2020
Court rejects employer's argument that candidate was a bad 'fit'
Aug. 31, 2020
Electrical company to pay $1.25M to settle EEOC claims of harassment at Apple worksite
Aug. 27, 2020
'Employers should make certain they understand' where state and federal leave laws collide
Aug. 26, 2020
Hawaii doctor can't claim Title VII protections because he's an independent contractor, 9th Cir. says
Aug. 26, 2020
Vox Media settles misclassification claims for $4M
Aug. 25, 2020
DHL Express, vendor underpaid delivery workers, suit says
Aug. 21, 2020
Bay Area restaurant workers get $2.6M in wage claim settlement
Aug. 20, 2020
Chipotle managers refused nursing mom pumping breaks, class-action suit alleges
Aug. 19, 2020
Doubletree operator settles EEOC claim alleging it failed to stop sexual harassment
Aug. 19, 2020
9th Cir. revives suit alleging employer failed to address co-worker's staring, following
Aug. 17, 2020
7th Cir.: No bias in fitness-for-duty requirement for officer with PTSD
Aug. 17, 2020
Employer made 'ample efforts' to accommodate caregiver, 7th Cir. rules
Aug. 14, 2020
BofA to ensure breaks, privacy for nursing mothers after DOL investigation
Aug. 13, 2020
Manager's alleged inquiries about retirement didn't prove age discrimination, 5th Cir. rules
Aug. 11, 2020
Walmart will pay $20M to settle claim that physical ability test screened out women
Aug. 10, 2020
Burlington Coat Factory to pay $20M to end two FLSA suits
Aug. 7, 2020
Scotts to settle fluctuating workweek claims for $3.1M
Aug. 6, 2020
UPS Freight and EEOC settle disparate treatment suit for $75K
Aug. 5, 2020
As HR pursues agility, lack of strategy stands in its way, Gartner finds
Aug. 5, 2020
Court advances promotion bias claim of Walmart worker never denied promotion
Aug. 4, 2020
Norfolk Southern to pay $2.5M to settle disability bias suit
July 31, 2020
EEOC: United failed to accommodate Buddhist pilot's beliefs in substance abuse treatment
July 30, 2020
Taco Bell franchisee served overtime, misclassification claims
July 29, 2020
New Prime trucking company settles 2 misclassification suits for $28M
July 28, 2020
TJ Maxx, HomeGoods, Marshalls agree to $31.5M wage settlement
July 27, 2020
Managers lack training to support caregivers, survey shows
July 27, 2020
McDonald's franchisee settles claim that 'people manager' harassed 16-year-old employee
July 23, 2020
7th Cir. revives claim of Veterans Affairs manager who waited 11 months for accommodation
July 23, 2020
CBS station settles claim it rejected older, qualified applicant for ex-NFL cheerleader
July 21, 2020
Suit alleges daily use of racial slur by manager, co-workers at NYC Pret A Manger
July 20, 2020
Rite Aid worker allegedly called "too old" wasn't subjected to age bias
July 17, 2020
WeWork hit with 3 suits alleging race discrimination, sexual harassment
July 15, 2020
EEOC: Software company told pregnant saleswoman alleging discrimination to 'stop being so emotional'
July 15, 2020
No retaliation in firing supervisor under whom attrition doubled, 6th Cir. says
July 14, 2020
Employer didn't interfere with worker's FMLA leave after his 'informal' request
July 13, 2020
Workplace COVID-19 lawsuits increasing 'exponentially,' Fisher Phillips says
July 10, 2020
Transfer offer undercut employee's retaliatory discharge claim, 8th Cir. says
July 9, 2020
EEOC sues Mitsubishi dealer, saying HR exec 'witnessed and encouraged' sex harassment
July 9, 2020
Temp agency pays $568K to settle claim it honored discriminatory client requests
July 7, 2020
8th Cir: Demotion 1 year after protected activity wasn't retaliation
July 6, 2020
Court advances age bias claim against vaccine producer
July 6, 2020
Chicago Transit Authority improperly calculated overtime rate, workers claim
June 30, 2020
9th Cir.: Teacher received warning because she fell asleep in class — not because of her ADA claim
June 29, 2020
DOL: Workers whose kids can't attend summer camp can take FFCRA leave
June 29, 2020
Leave extension requests aren't necessarily unreasonable, 9th Cir. says
June 25, 2020
Ikea settles class-action wage and hour claims for $7.5M
June 25, 2020
Poll: Employers split between traditional paid leave and PTO banks
June 24, 2020
Lack of skills, not bias, cost J&J subsidiary worker her promotion, court says
June 24, 2020
Waste Management supervisor's alleged ageist comment didn't show discrimination, court says
June 19, 2020
Court: No arbitration for Applebee's workers because HR can't find the agreements
June 18, 2020
DOL: GM worker's suspension was due to employer's delay in approving FMLA
June 17, 2020
Court won't force OSHA to issue emergency workplace COVID-19 standards
June 16, 2020
EEOC: Don't exclude older or pregnant workers from return-to-work plans
June 15, 2020
Housekeeper alleges Trump hotel revoked religious accommodation
June 12, 2020
Employee defending co-worker didn't reasonably believe she was opposing race discrimination, appeals court says
June 12, 2020
Worker with disability alleges inflexible return-to-work order was discriminatory
June 10, 2020
EEOC: Texas construction company assigned black employees to more physically taxing, dangerous work
June 9, 2020
Cognizant Technology to pay $5.7M to settle improper OT calculation claims
June 5, 2020
Lateral transfer did not constitute discrimination, 3rd Cir. says
June 5, 2020
11th Cir.: FedEx manager's questions about retirement didn't prove age discrimination
June 4, 2020
Employer couldn't have known about worker's alleged disability, 2nd Cir. says
June 2, 2020
Suit alleges years of unchecked sexual harassment on Criminal Minds set
June 2, 2020
Frozen foods producer refused to hire non-Hispanic applicants, EEOC says
June 1, 2020
Employee's 'unabated absenteeism' ruled out ADA protection
May 29, 2020
7-Eleven employee's request for promotion wasn't a reasonable accommodation, 9th Cir. says
May 28, 2020
Telehealth use grew 1.6 times since last summer, Blue Cross Blue Shield says
May 28, 2020
11th Cir.: Seventh Day Adventist's availability posed undue hardship at power plant
May 27, 2020
EEOC: Menards manager ignored sexual harassment complaints
May 27, 2020
Pharma manufacturer retained younger worker due to experience, not age
May 22, 2020
Fitness-for-duty requirement for 'combative' employee didn't violate ADA, court says
May 20, 2020
Owner of Wonder Bread, Nature's Own brands settles classification claims for $8.3M
May 20, 2020
Employers boost health, well-being and leave benefits
May 19, 2020
Air conditioning tech sues over misclassification, PPE standards
May 18, 2020
FCRA disclosure can be provided alongside other documents, 9th Cir. rules
May 15, 2020
Staffing agency didn't violate ADA by refusing to allow equipment misuse, 3rd Cir. rules
May 14, 2020
Call center and staffing agency fired workers due to pregnancies, EEOC says
May 13, 2020
ADA doesn't entitle workers to preferred accommodations, 3rd Cir. says
May 12, 2020
Amazon to pay $11M to settle security search pay claim
May 11, 2020
Kroger worker alleges termination for COVID-19 absence violated FMLA, FFCRA
May 6, 2020
Appeals court revives pregnant EMT's failure-to-accommodate claim
May 5, 2020
11th Cir. affirms $300K jury award to assistant claiming demotion stemmed from national origin bias
May 4, 2020
Whataburger to settle allegations manager was told to hire only white applicants
May 1, 2020
Baltimore County to pay $5.4M to settle long-standing EEOC suit over age bias in pensions
April 30, 2020
New York City forms team to fight pandemic-related bias, harassment
April 29, 2020
3rd Cir.: Project manager asked for sick days, not FMLA leave
April 28, 2020
Salary, duties exempted organ procurement coordinator from overtime
April 27, 2020
Former workers sue Hooters alleging it failed to give proper notice of mass layoff
April 24, 2020
No evidence of retaliation where worker complained of sexual harassment after being fired, 3rd Cir. says
April 23, 2020
Dr Pepper employee's firing was 'suspicious' but not necessarily retaliatory, 8th Cir. finds
April 22, 2020
HR pro alleging termination for protesting bias won't get claim revived
April 21, 2020
EEOC weighs in on employer temperature checks, symptom questions
April 20, 2020
7-Eleven franchisee settles EEOC claims it refused to accommodate workers with disabilities
April 17, 2020
OSHA urges workers to 'immediately' report retaliation for reporting unsafe working conditions
April 16, 2020
EEOC sues restaurant alleging owner solicited waitress for sex
April 15, 2020
Hair Cuttery stylists say they were denied pay for hours worked before coronavirus closures
April 14, 2020
5th Cir. revives claim alleging 'near daily' racial slurs created hostile work environment
April 13, 2020
Supervisor's actions fell short of 'extreme' hostile work standard, 9th Cir. says
April 9, 2020
Poor performance, not retaliation, led to waiter's firing days after complaint
April 9, 2020
8-month-long sexual harassment investigation was 'sufficiently expeditious,' 2nd Cir. finds
April 7, 2020
HR pro allegedly released weeks before retirement vested gets age claim revived
April 6, 2020
Transfer wasn't retaliation for ADA accommodation request, 9th Cir. says
April 3, 2020
5th Cir. upholds jury verdict awarding Texas police lieutenants overtime
April 2, 2020
Dollar General manager's 'isolated comments' didn't show disability discrimination, 7th Cir. says
April 2, 2020
9th Cir.: Employees failed to show background check info was confusing
March 31, 2020
EEOC urges employers to mind bias against Asian Americans during pandemic
March 30, 2020
Employer need not ignore communication failings related to accent, court says
March 27, 2020
Large employers expand leave, payments amid coronavirus
March 26, 2020
EEOC: Manufacturer violated ADA in firing worker returning from hospitalization
March 25, 2020
Metals company settles EEOC claim it refused to hire workers over 40
March 24, 2020
Employers can screen workers, applicants for fevers, EEOC says
March 23, 2020
SUNY official fired over performance, not sexual orientation, 2nd Cir. says
March 23, 2020
Court: Manufacturer's firing of African-American worker with last-chance agreement wasn't 'fishy'
March 19, 2020
Documentation of poor performance defeats supervisor's race bias claim
March 18, 2020
NJ employers may need to accommodate medical marijuana use
March 17, 2020
Employee who allegedly used FMLA to attend NFL game has no claim, court says
March 16, 2020
Firefighter's self-assessed back injury not an ADA disability, 9th Cir. says
March 16, 2020
White accounting assistant's discipline based on mishandling money, not race, 3rd. Cir. says
March 12, 2020
Manufacturer to pay $93K to settle claims it permitted 'an ugly mix' of sexism, racism
March 11, 2020
Virginia outlaws hair discrimination
March 10, 2020
HR manager's firing 7 days after FMLA leave wasn't retaliatory, 5th Cir. says
March 9, 2020
Disciplinary action against female officer was 'run-of-the-mill,' court says
March 5, 2020
Nissan failed to show ADA interactive process, court says, reviving lawsuit
March 4, 2020
NYC Chipotle worker gets job back in sick leave settlement
March 4, 2020
5th Cir.: Employee unable to work because of PTSD had no ADA protection
March 2, 2020
'Do you want to coach or do you want to pump?' Worker says NHL team fired her for breastfeeding
Feb. 28, 2020
EEOC suit: Doubletree operators failed to stop sexual harassment
Feb. 27, 2020
Fitness instructor fired 'only hours' after filing complaint can continue retaliation, bias charge
Feb. 26, 2020
2nd Cir.: Sales rep with migraines triggered by work had no ADA disability
Feb. 26, 2020
Competitive pay encourages innovation, researchers find
Feb. 24, 2020
Wendy's pays $400K to settle Massachusetts child labor charges
Feb. 20, 2020
Ulta pays $1.75M to settle suit involving off-the-clock work claims
Feb. 19, 2020
Professor's poor treatment wasn't discrimination, 11th Cir. rules
Feb. 18, 2020
Alleged plan to remove 'old-timers' wasn't enough to keep age suit alive
Feb. 17, 2020
Employer adopts hiring goal to resolve claim it hired 155 men, 5 women
Feb. 13, 2020
NYC to pay EMTs, paramedics $14.5M in overtime suit
Feb. 12, 2020
Stray remarks — even if 'offensive' — didn't show discrimination, 5th Cir. says
Feb. 11, 2020
The ability to stay awake is an ADA essential function, 5th Cir. says
Feb. 10, 2020
Prison officers' pre-shift duties were compensable, 10th Cir. rules
Feb. 7, 2020
Freight hauler settles claim it had an 'unwritten policy' prohibiting hires over age 51
Feb. 6, 2020
Walmart manager's Sabbath request posed undue hardship, court finds
Feb. 5, 2020
Gig work may open the door for those re-entering the workforce
Feb. 5, 2020
Gig workers plan to take on more in 2020
Feb. 3, 2020
11th Cir.: Account exec fired for insubordination, not age
Jan. 31, 2020
Don't 'play the pity card': Grocer pays $2.8M to settle pregnancy accommodation claims
Jan. 30, 2020
Discrimination, sexual harassment complaints are down, EEOC reports
Jan. 29, 2020
Gen Xers expect employers to deliver on well-being support, survey says
Jan. 28, 2020
Honda to provide expanded job training to 50K workers
Jan. 27, 2020
Code inspector described as 'danger to the public' loses race bias appeal
Jan. 24, 2020
Court OKs transfer as religious accommodation for worker who refused vaccine
Jan. 23, 2020
8th Cir.: Prof fired not for disability bias but for illicit relationship with student
Jan. 22, 2020
Account exec was let go because of low sales, not age or gender bias, court says
Jan. 21, 2020
Police officer with PTSD couldn't perform job's essential functions, 5th Cir. says
Jan. 16, 2020
Execs allege race discrimination at McDonald's
Jan. 15, 2020
School district's response to sexual harassment complaint was reasonable, court says
Jan. 14, 2020
11th Cir.: Psych ward worker fired for violating conduct rule, not race bias
Jan. 13, 2020
Tennessee to grant state workers 12 weeks' paid family leave
Jan. 10, 2020
Dispensary worker alleges manager 'routinely regaled' her with sexual remarks, touching
Jan. 9, 2020
Study: Employers concerned about worker financial stability
Jan. 8, 2020
Court revives 52-year-old Home Depot manager's constructive discharge claim
Jan. 8, 2020
United settles claims it ignored pilot's posting nude photos of flight attendant
Jan. 7, 2020
'Where do you come from?': Interview question didn't show national origin bias
Jan. 2, 2020
NYPD did not discriminate in firing trainee for undisclosed medical history
Dec. 19, 2019
He's 'just too old:' Execs' comments were more than stray remarks, court finds
Dec. 18, 2019
CEOs call for nationwide paid family leave
Dec. 17, 2019
No evidence that Chipotle denied workers meal breaks, 9th Cir. concludes
Dec. 17, 2019
Employer pays $93K after manager allegedly mocked employee with Tourette's
Dec. 13, 2019
Ford didn't violate ADA by taking 10 months to reassign employee
Dec. 12, 2019
Court OKs hospital's rescinded job offer for worker being treated with oxycodone, fentanyl
Dec. 11, 2019
Texas firefighter alleges sexual harassment swept 'under the rug' forced her retirement
Dec. 9, 2019
Chipotle settles EEOC suit alleging worker was locked in freezer after reporting harassment
Dec. 6, 2019
On the Border settles race claim for $100K and a letter from its chief people officer
Dec. 3, 2019
'Food demonstrators' denied seats get $2.6M ADA settlement
Dec. 3, 2019
Worker whose disability caused an accident has no ADA claim, 5th Cir. says
Nov. 27, 2019
Firefighter's termination stemmed from alleged fraud, not bias, court says
Nov. 26, 2019
NY racetrack employers pay $1M to resolve wage, visa claims
Nov. 25, 2019
Most workers at U. Michigan Medical School say they've experienced sexual harassment
Nov. 22, 2019
9th Cir.: Insubordination, not disability, led to worker's firing
Nov. 21, 2019
Walmart changes its reassignment policy to settle ADA suit
Nov. 21, 2019
7th Cir.: School had ample notice to tell worker with 'uncontrollable crying' about FMLA rights
Nov. 19, 2019
Massachusetts General Hospital settles whistleblower's complaint for $13M
Nov. 18, 2019
Oil field services companies pay $1.2M to settle EEOC race discrimination claims
Nov. 15, 2019
US women's soccer team scores class cert for equal pay suit
Nov. 15, 2019
DLA Piper admin alleges she was fired for being old, 'not attractive enough'
Nov. 14, 2019
5th Cir.: Improvement plan, other slights weren't Title VII adverse actions
Nov. 14, 2019
Employer's consistent disciplinary actions defeat retaliation claim
Nov. 13, 2019
Sales director fired for unprofessional behavior failed to show age bias, 5th Cir. concludes
Nov. 12, 2019
Open enrollment is here. What plans are workers choosing?
Nov. 12, 2019
OFCCP collected record $40M in class settlements for 2019
Nov. 11, 2019
Employer's policy banning workers from speaking Spanish results in $2.6M settlement
Nov. 8, 2019
Dollar General ends EEOC background check suit with $6M settlement
Nov. 6, 2019
Cop told to tone down his 'gayness' for promotion agrees to $10M settlement
Nov. 4, 2019
Beverage distributor pays $950K to settle claims that sales assignments were discriminatory
Nov. 1, 2019
'Old-timer' comments made outside work didn't show age bias, court says
Oct. 31, 2019
School axed worker not for race but for refusal to chaperone zoo trip he found dangerous
Oct. 31, 2019
Employee absent nearly 60% of the time was unqualified under ADA
Oct. 28, 2019
Santa Clara extinguishes firefighters' overtime suit with $2.7M settlement
Oct. 25, 2019
Intel to pay $5M, adjust salaries to settle pay bias claims
Oct. 23, 2019
Delta pays $3.5M to end improper overtime calculation claim
Oct. 22, 2019
Talent will be key to business' AI strategies
Oct. 21, 2019
Americans like their healthcare but worry about affordability
Oct. 18, 2019
DISH settles inaccessible job application claim for $1.25M
Oct. 17, 2019
Worker's 'clear pattern' of performance problems allows Nike to prevail in retaliation case
Oct. 16, 2019
Inability to obtain certification rendered police officer unqualified under the ADA, 11th Cir. says
Oct. 15, 2019
11th Cir.: Panel 'overwhelmingly preferred' fire chief candidate for experience, not race
Oct. 14, 2019
EEOC: Pediatric group fired worker whose religion prohibited her from attending holiday party
Oct. 11, 2019
8th Cir.: Dollar General worker didn't need 'magic words' to ask for ADA accommodation
Oct. 10, 2019
EEOC: Walmart refused to allow applicant with disability to take physical assessment
Oct. 9, 2019
5 weeks of additional leave may be an ADA reasonable accommodation, 9th Circuit says
Oct. 8, 2019
Houston proved it rejected applicant for lack of qualification, not race, court says
Oct. 7, 2019
Worker alleges Taco Bell fired him for refusing to lie his way out of jury duty
Oct. 4, 2019
EEOC sues rehab clinic for denying pregnant woman leave it had previously granted others
Oct. 4, 2019
Logic Staffing pays $170K to settle claim that it refused to hire deaf candidates
Oct. 2, 2019
Court revives claim of worker demoted to shoveling sewage after child's diagnosis
Oct. 1, 2019
Employer will pay $925K to settle claims involving third-party harassment
Sept. 30, 2019
Couple wins $11.4M jury award in race discrimination case
Sept. 27, 2019
Marquez Brothers pays $2M to settle EEOC allegations it preferred Hispanic applicants
Sept. 26, 2019
UPS pays $2.25M to settle EEOC claims it denied pregnant women light duty
Sept. 25, 2019
EEOC: Utility company fired worker who refused to disclose medications to supervisor
Sept. 24, 2019
4th Cir.: 'Handful of incidents' didn't constitute hostile work environment
Sept. 23, 2019
U.S. Forest Service worker's reassignment was for budget reasons, not sex bias
Sept. 23, 2019
Women gaining increased presence on corporate boards
Sept. 19, 2019
100% healed policies continue to land employers in hot water
Sept. 18, 2019
'This is not a lady's job yet': EEOC sues dealership for denying woman sales job
Sept. 17, 2019
EEOC: Union Pacific ignored doctor's opinion of worker recovered from tumor
Sept. 13, 2019
Medical center fired whistleblower who was told to hire millennials, EEOC says
Sept. 12, 2019
Walmart tests in-store nursing pods for workers and shoppers
Sept. 11, 2019
EEOC: Orthopedics office hired women over more qualified men
Sept. 10, 2019
Survey: Small acts of recognition help younger workers feel fulfilled at work
Sept. 9, 2019
EEOC sues packing company for paying female exec $18K less than male peer
Sept. 6, 2019
City worker's demotion was not retaliation, 4th Cir. says
Sept. 5, 2019
Chevy dealership denied lone woman on sales team training, raises, EEOC alleges
Sept. 4, 2019
EEOC sues Florida construction firm for allegedly telling female applicant it doesn't hire women
Sept. 3, 2019
More than 75% of employers offer wellness programs to improve absenteeism and presenteeism
Aug. 30, 2019
2nd Cir. affirms AutoZone and affiliate's win due to worker's self-contradictions
Aug. 29, 2019
FedEx fired drivers for fights and slur use, not FMLA leave
Aug. 28, 2019
Hawaii blood bank fired workers who needed leave accommodation beyond FMLA, EEOC says
Aug. 27, 2019
Humana: Employee health leads to productivity and healthcare spend savings
Aug. 27, 2019
DC Walmart pays $100K to settle EEOC allegations it didn't accommodate deaf workers
Aug. 26, 2019
5th Cir.: Mississippi deputy clerk fired for budget shortfall, not bias
Aug. 23, 2019
EEOC: Firing a worker for taking leave to treat opioid addiction is disability discrimination
Aug. 22, 2019
Labor Department floats FMLA forms revisions
Aug. 21, 2019
Assisted living community settles EEOC suit claiming it asked Seventh-day Adventists to quit
Aug. 20, 2019
Employer pays $90K to settle charges it fired employee for hearing loss
Aug. 19, 2019
Study: Managers don't know how to handle harassment complaints
Aug. 16, 2019
Worker who mistakenly sent colleague disparaging email could not prove gender bias claims
Aug. 14, 2019
Not being greeted in the morning is not retaliation, district court says
Aug. 13, 2019
Phlebotomist wins $1.5M jury award in racial harassment suit
Aug. 13, 2019
Employer's documentation of layoffs defeats employee's discrimination claim
Aug. 12, 2019
Nurse who didn't apply for full-time position wasn't discriminated against in hiring, court says
Aug. 12, 2019
EEOC: Manager violated ADA by chastising worker's accommodation use
Aug. 9, 2019
Trucking company's 'inflexible leave policy' application violated disability discrimination laws, EEOC says
Aug. 8, 2019
Chicago police communications operators used FMLA for 'booze cruise'
Aug. 6, 2019
Workplace injuries may drive rise in overdose deaths and suicides
Aug. 5, 2019
Employer told pregnant worker to take unpaid leave or work without restrictions
Aug. 2, 2019
Zamboni driver fired for 'attitude problems,' not disability discrimination
Aug. 2, 2019
Piggly Wiggly settles suit alleging manager 'laughed' at reports of sexual harassment
Aug. 1, 2019
Plumbing company settles EEOC claims that it assigned only Latino workers to sewer duty
July 29, 2019
Lower-income workers lose work time when they can't afford healthcare
July 29, 2019
Hospital allegedly asked for note from the Quran to prove worker's accommodation need
July 29, 2019
EEOC sues McDonald's franchisee for rejecting applicant over religious beard
July 25, 2019
School showed no bias in firing teacher who failed to arrange post-ADA leave return
July 25, 2019
As workplaces grow crowded, so will doctors' offices, new research finds
July 24, 2019
Party City settles pregnancy discrimination suit for $39K
July 23, 2019
The economic cost of caregiving could double by 2050
July 22, 2019
Kraft Heinz to pay at least $3M to settle wage and hour claims
July 19, 2019
EEOC: Company owner subjected female employee to porn
July 18, 2019
Kroger settles claims it failed to accommodate worker with vision impairment
July 17, 2019
DoorDash overhauls worker pay, incentives after internal survey
July 15, 2019
City employee fired over sexual harassment accusations may see trial
July 15, 2019
9th Cir.: 'Severely offensive' racial slurs created hostile work environment
July 11, 2019
United Methodist ministry fired worker for complaining of race bias, EEOC says
July 11, 2019
EEOC: Employer fired worker for blood disorder, said it thought it hired 'healthy' person
July 11, 2019
'Shifting justifications' prompt 9th Cir. to overturn Wells Fargo summary judgment
July 10, 2019
Hospital pays $74K after allegedly refusing to accommodate religious objection to vaccine
July 9, 2019
EEOC sues health facility that rescinded job offer to applicant on anxiety meds
July 8, 2019
11th Cir.: Hospital employee fired for performance, not reporting racial slur
July 2, 2019
Study: Harassment up for African-American women as general rates decline
July 1, 2019
Staying awake is essential to monitoring job, 5th Cir. says
June 28, 2019
Most employers offer educational benefits, but others cite cost and complexity as barriers
June 27, 2019
Jury awards $5.9M to worker who fell from aerial lift
June 26, 2019
WeWork and its HR head sued for gender, age discrimination
June 26, 2019
6th Cir.: Nissan worker with restrictions not disabled under ADA
June 25, 2019
Gold mine pays $690K to settle allegations it failed to promote female miner
June 23, 2019
Jury awards $15M to Jack in the Box employee dubbed 'grandma'
June 21, 2019
Defense contractor settles EEOC return-to-work suit for $75K
June 18, 2019
Half of employees received a raise in the past year, according to Fed study
June 17, 2019
AP poll: Younger workers more likely to view aging workforce as a negative
June 14, 2019
Employer will pay $425K to settle suit alleging 'regular and open use' of slurs
June 12, 2019
EEOC sues Greyhound for religious discrimination over Muslim garb
June 11, 2019
Connecticut adopts 12 weeks of paid family leave
June 10, 2019
LGBTQ workers at federal agencies attest to lack of support
June 7, 2019
AP: Median CEO pay rose to $12M in 2018
June 7, 2019
Hyatt to pay $100K to settle EEOC disability suit over request for chair
June 5, 2019
Trucking company refused to rehire employee because of her discrimination claim, EEOC says
June 5, 2019
Bloomberg extends primary caregiver paid leave to 26 weeks
June 4, 2019
United Airlines workers sue over 100%-healed policy
June 3, 2019
Documentation of employee's poor performance defeats FMLA interference claim
May 31, 2019
4th Cir. upholds age bias verdict for Time Warner worker fired after single infraction
May 30, 2019
Study: Homogeneous teams' outsiders have more absences
May 28, 2019
Demotion of 59-year-old teacher wasn't age bias, 2nd Cir. says
May 24, 2019
8th Cir.: Tech fired for walking out on surgery, not FMLA use
May 23, 2019
100% healed return-to-work policy leads to $950K settlement
May 22, 2019
Jury awards black dancers $3.3M after nightclub assigned them limited, less desirable shifts
May 21, 2019
On average, employees spend 18 minutes enrolling in benefits
May 20, 2019
White women recognize gender-based, but not always race-based, pay gaps
May 17, 2019
EEOC: Employer requested medical exams until one supported worker's firing
May 17, 2019
Secretary with cancer alleges law firm fired her 2 weeks after accommodation request
May 16, 2019
Greyhound workers' heated argument was protected activity
May 15, 2019
6th Cir.: Jury's retaliation finding will stand, despite lack of discrimination
May 15, 2019
7th Cir.: Surgeon was independent contractor not protected by Title VII
May 14, 2019
Appeals court OKs prorated bonus for worker on FMLA leave
May 13, 2019
Workers' summer wishes? Flexible work and leaving early on Fridays
May 10, 2019
Almost half of US workplaces offer health, wellness programs
May 8, 2019
EEOC: Attorney who represented sex offenders fired during leave for PTSD
May 7, 2019
LVMH attorney alleges 'sham' sexual harassment investigation
May 6, 2019
Labor, employment suits the most common type of class action, study says
May 3, 2019
Supreme Court won't decide whether ADEA protects job applicants
May 2, 2019
Golden Corral pays $31K after firing worker for alleged unwillingness to manage seizure condition
April 30, 2019
Safeway pays $75K to settle claim that it failed to provide interpreter for deaf applicant
April 29, 2019
Small businesses prioritize PTO roll out in 2019 benefits planning
April 29, 2019
Court: Employee allegedly called 'stupid Egyptian' before firing should get trial
April 26, 2019
Wellness plans provide few benefits, study of BJ's Wholesale Club reveals
April 26, 2019
Court tosses applicant's claim she was deemed 'too dark' to work at Olive Garden
April 25, 2019
Jury awards $3.8M to paramedic told her breastfeeding schedule was 'excessive'
April 24, 2019
DOJ suit: Employer violated USERRA's 'equivalent position' reinstatement mandate
April 23, 2019
Employer settles EEOC suit alleging it pressured pregnant nursing assistant to quit
April 22, 2019
Court OKs $258K jury award in GNC suit alleging age-based discipline
April 18, 2019
Study: H-1B denial rates are up by a wide margin
April 17, 2019
Employer settles EEOC suit with $60K and apology letter to trans applicant
April 16, 2019
Workers with disabilities bring economic value to communities
April 16, 2019
Anthropologie employee dubbed 'mom' gets age claim revived
April 12, 2019
SCOTUS will not review 3rd Cir.'s harsh ADA Amendments Act reminder
April 10, 2019
Waste company settles EEOC claim that it refused to interview female driver
April 9, 2019
Poor communication may cost employers workers, reputation
April 9, 2019
Judge rejects $7.5M Comcast settlement resolving 'systemic' FLSA violations
April 9, 2019
Employer brushed off sexual harassment as 'playful,' pays $150K to settle claim
April 5, 2019
Blue Cross pays $75K to settle challenge to audio job application
April 4, 2019
8th Cir. upholds Walmart OSHA fine for failing to vaccinate emergency response employees
April 3, 2019
Most employers say they've been affected by opioid use, but few are prepared to deal with it
April 1, 2019
DOL reminds employers that FMLA allows leave to care for adult child
March 29, 2019
Deutsche Bank manager didn't want to 'deal with' medical issues, suit says
March 29, 2019
Gift cards more effective than cash at motivating employees, study finds
March 28, 2019
Professors' salary history justifies pay gap, 4th Cir. says
March 27, 2019
Restaurant's 'guaranteed wage' violated FLSA, 6th Cir. says
March 26, 2019
SHRM: HR pros say workplaces need anti-violence training, but few provide it
March 26, 2019
ADP, Macy's and more collaborate on mental health road map
March 25, 2019
Supreme Court leaves intact $1.27M jury award in Cushman & Wakefield age bias suit
March 25, 2019
North Face, Wrangler among brands introducing 8 weeks paid parental leave for hourly workers
March 20, 2019
Suit: UPS tolerated nooses, slurs at Ohio facility
March 18, 2019
Pizzeria pays $350K to settle claims it deleted workers' hours
March 18, 2019
Companies say active shooters are top security threat, but few are prepared
March 18, 2019
DOL: Employer helped ICE arrest worker in retaliation for reporting injury
March 14, 2019
Employer pays $450K to settle rounding, rest break claims
March 14, 2019
Jury may hear claim that Costco managers ignored disability harassment
March 13, 2019
A continuous-learning mindset could reshape training tech
March 11, 2019
EEOC alleges supervisor mocked worker with Tourette's
March 11, 2019
Survey reveals top 5 ways employers control healthcare costs
March 8, 2019
Positive drug test didn't create ADA 'regarded as' claim, 8th Cir. says
March 6, 2019
7-Eleven's franchise agreement can't dictate contractor status, 9th Circuit says
March 5, 2019
Travelers announces 401(k) match for student loan payments
March 4, 2019
ICE raid violated workers' constitutional rights, suit says
March 1, 2019
4th Cir.: Depression disclosure was enough to put employer on FMLA notice
Feb. 28, 2019
School pays $41K to settle suit alleging a 'preference for female leadership'
Feb. 27, 2019
Exxon subcontractor settles California on-call claim for $2.3M
Feb. 26, 2019
NYC bills would limit fast-food firings
Feb. 25, 2019
Employer wouldn't hire women because they 'complain and make trouble,' EEOC suit says
Feb. 25, 2019
Employees say personalized total well-being support would improve program engagement
Feb. 22, 2019
Judge declines to sanction exotic dancer for alleged 'cookie cutter' FLSA suit
Feb. 21, 2019
Court: Contractor 'acknowledgment form' can't dictate employment status
Feb. 21, 2019
HR is overwhelmingly white and female, data indicates
Feb. 20, 2019
Rumor about sleeping with the boss can be sex discrimination, 4th Cir. says
Feb. 19, 2019
Employer's blended overtime rate violated FLSA, 4th Cir. says
Feb. 15, 2019
Court OKs Amtrak conductor's suit alleging 18 years of bias
Feb. 13, 2019
Governor signs NY bill to allow jail time for employer deportation threats
Feb. 12, 2019
Workday beats UltiPro, BambooHR for most deployed HR app
Feb. 11, 2019
Firing of worker with flesh-eating bacteria didn't violate ADA
Feb. 11, 2019
4th Cir.: Jury should decide whether medical exam based on manager's fears violated ADA
Feb. 8, 2019
HR outsourcing market to see continued strong growth
Feb. 8, 2019
One-third of employees don't understand their health benefits
Feb. 6, 2019
Nearly half of US workers in Paychex survey have raised pay equity concerns
Feb. 5, 2019
Gates Foundation cuts 52-week paid parental leave program
Feb. 4, 2019
Buffalo Wild Wings to pay $30K after refusing to hire male bartenders
Feb. 4, 2019
Mandatory wage reporting shrinks gender-based pay gaps, study shows
Feb. 1, 2019
Automation prompting employers to hire more human workers
Feb. 1, 2019
Labor market tightens, but 'abrupt' wage growth unlikely
Jan. 31, 2019
Mercer: 40% of employers offer paid parental leave
Jan. 30, 2019
Court OKs worker's sexual orientation harassment suit
Jan. 28, 2019
Jury may hear Whole Foods uneven discipline claim
Jan. 25, 2019
Americans now less biased about sexual orientation, race — but not weight
Jan. 24, 2019
Walgreens settlement doesn't bar workers' state claims, 9th Cir. says
Jan. 24, 2019
Study: Race, gender pay gaps persist in healthcare
Jan. 23, 2019
Motel pays $53K to settle FLSA claims involving improper housing deduction
Jan. 22, 2019
BofA, Coca-Cola lead in discrimination settlements
Jan. 18, 2019
Another tough flu season could cost businesses $17B
Jan. 17, 2019
Former agents sue Farmers Insurance for age discrimination
Jan. 16, 2019
DOL: Employer failed to ensure temps were properly paid
Jan. 15, 2019
ADA doesn't require non-competitive transfers, court says
Jan. 15, 2019
Employee experience rarely exceeds expectations, study says
Jan. 14, 2019
EEOC continues 'aggressive litigation' despite Trump administration policies
Jan. 10, 2019
Shift change can be retaliation, 5th Cir. says
Jan. 8, 2019

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