Remote work isn’t always a ‘reasonable’ accommodation: 4 tips for employers

As with all reasonable accommodations, determining whether remote work must be allowed depends heavily on the facts of the individual situation.

By Robin E. Shea • July 17, 2026

Nespresso must face African American’s race discrimination claim, court rules

Allegations by a former employee that she was denied promotions in favor of less qualified and less experienced White employees stated a cause of action under Title VII, the court said.

By Laurel Kalser • July 17, 2026

Explore the Trendline➔

Inside the rapidly changing world of compliance

The HR landscape is ever-shifting, leaving compliance professionals to meet today’s requirements while keeping an eye on the future.

By HR Dive staff

Secondhand harassment supports hostile work environment claim, 5th Circuit holds

The plaintiff also showed that the employer’s investigation into her claims was “insufficiently prompt and thorough,” according to the decision.

By Ryan Golden • July 17, 2026

Inappropriate touching, unwanted spanking costs Las Vegas restaurant group $2M

The court documents allege that Bouchon and the greater restaurant group failed to take appropriate action to prevent the harassment, even after receiving complaints.

By Caroline Colvin • July 16, 2026

Deaf ambulance driver’s proposed accommodation would’ve posed undue hardship, 1st Circuit affirms

Technology connecting the plaintiff to an American Sign Language interpreter posed safety risks because it could have taken his eyes off of the road, the court said.

By Ryan Golden • July 15, 2026

Meta’s AI-based layoffs allegedly targeted workers who had taken protected leave

The company used “a constellation of internal artificial-intelligence systems” to determine who would be included in its 10% reduction in force, per a lawsuit.

By Ginger Christ • July 15, 2026

In 2026, EEOC solidifies its lockstep with Trump’s anti-DEI agenda

This year, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has been prolific in its agenda-setting and enforcement plans regarding diversity, equity and inclusion at work.

By Caroline Colvin • July 15, 2026

10th Circuit revives Walmart worker’s charge of anti-gay hostile work environment

Viewing the claim in the light most favorable to the worker means “interpreting plausibly homophobic comments as homophobic,” the court said.

By Emilie Shumway • Updated July 15, 2026

New York Times accuses EEOC of retaliation in counterclaim

“Everything about the Commission’s handling of this matter ... has been marked by irregularities,” the Times said in a court document.

By Emilie Shumway • July 14, 2026

Nearly 1 in 5 workers may be using drugs. Where does this leave HR?

Here’s what HR should keep in mind regarding drug testing, especially amid the marijuana declassification order.

By Caroline Colvin • July 14, 2026

California community college settles with professor who sued over DEI policy

Bakersfield College agreed to not require a professor to use diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility principles in his teaching or scholarship.

By Laura Spitalniak • July 14, 2026

Workday, female ex-engineer agree to dismiss retaliation lawsuit

Not even the use of a complaint form for situations deemed “too risky to use HR” addressed the plaintiff’s harassment concerns, she claimed.

By Ryan Golden • July 13, 2026

When does the compensable workday begin and end for remote employees? The answer is evolving.

Factors to consider include where employees live and work and the employers’ tolerance for risk, this attorney says.

By Frank B. Shuster • July 13, 2026

White employee’s lawsuit over ‘equity mindset’ requirement survives at 7th Circuit

The plaintiff claimed that she refused to adopt her employer’s views because she viewed them as racist and discriminatory against White people.

By Ryan Golden • July 13, 2026

Title VII plaintiffs don’t need to mitigate emotional distress damages, 5th Circuit says

No such requirement exists in the law’s statute, the court held, rejecting an argument advanced by SkyWest Airlines in a former employee’s harassment lawsuit.

By Ryan Golden • July 10, 2026

Tampa employee of Cuban origin wasn’t subjected to unlawful harassment, court rules

The alleged incidents were sporadic, contained no racial or ethnic slurs, and for the most part, made no express reference to Hispanics.

By Laurel Kalser • July 10, 2026

DC Water to pay roughly $217,000 to settle claim it replaced HR worker with younger employee

The District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority must also enhance its nondiscrimination policies and provide advanced antidiscrimination training.

By Caroline Colvin • July 9, 2026

WorkSmart settles EEOC claim it failed to hire, refer women per a client request

Staffing agencies have repeatedly drawn the agency’s attention for allegedly discriminating based on protected characteristics to satisfy the demands of a client.

By Lara Ewen • July 9, 2026

PIP’s proximity to plaintiff’s EEOC charge can’t save bias complaint, 3rd Circuit says

A Black former BNY employee failed to show that his placement on a performance improvement plan was the result of race-based discrimination.

By Ryan Golden • July 8, 2026

Edward Jones pushes back on lawsuit challenging diversity program

The employer critiqued the plaintiff’s attempt to form a class of “all White” advisors while simultaneously alleging White women benefited from the program.

By Caroline Colvin • July 8, 2026

Feds to target tip credits, child labor, EEO-1 reports and more in new rules

The announcements are part of the Trump administration’s broader push to reshape federal employment law compliance.

By Ryan Golden • July 6, 2026

Harley-Davidson retaliated against manager for protesting DEI rollback, lawsuit alleges

The motorcycle company allegedly changed her title, prohibited her from attending external diversity events and removed her from a mentoring program.

By Laurel Kalser • July 6, 2026

Former EEOC commissioner drops lawsuit after SCOTUS ruling

Both Jocelyn Samuels and dissenting Justice Sonia Sotomayor warned of the power consolidating itself in the executive branch.

By Emilie Shumway • July 6, 2026

Disparate impact liability rollback advances with DOL rule on federal funding access

The change comports with similar Trump administration efforts and is aimed at aligning with the “original public meaning” of Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, DOL said.

By Ryan Golden • July 6, 2026

Outsourced ADA accommodations can be ‘inherently problematic,’ EEOC attorney cautions

The warning came as the agency announced it had settled an Americans with Disabilities Act lawsuit with JCPenney.

By Kate Tornone • July 2, 2026