SHRM’s insurance carrier says it’s not on the hook for $10M jury verdict

The insurer sued SHRM Tuesday, alleging state law prohibits it from indemnifying the organization because the jury found intentional race discrimination.

By Kate Tornone • Updated an hour ago

Northwestern Mutual must fork over DEI data in EEOC probe of alleged failure to promote White worker

The company unsuccessfully claimed that the agency’s information requests were overbroad and too indefinite, according to a Wisconsin federal judge.

By Ryan Golden • July 29, 2026

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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

Pulling back from DEI increases legal risk — and costs organizations qualified women

Gender equity researcher Amy Diehl offers eight pillars for HR to keep in mind regarding diversity and inclusion at work.

By Amy Diehl • July 29, 2026

Jury awards male surgical technician $105K for delivery room discrimination

According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, two female obstetricians barred the technician from performing his job because of his sex.

By Emilie Shumway • July 28, 2026

Fintech company violated NLRA when it fired worker for LinkedIn post, judge finds

The worker posted on LinkedIn that Apex Fintech Solutions “allowed outright hate to proliferate as a demonstration of what they think DEI is.”

By Emilie Shumway • July 28, 2026

Previous vaccinations shouldn’t bar worker’s religious vaccine exemption request, 9th Circuit says

An employer’s initial approval of a COVID-19 vaccine mandate exemption request showed that it understood the request’s religious nature.

By Ryan Golden • July 27, 2026

Court strikes down NLRB ‘successor bar’ rule using post-Chevron analysis

The rule that requires acquiring companies to bargain with incumbent unions exceeded the agency’s statutory authority, a 2-1 majority of the D.C. Circuit held.

By Ryan Golden • July 27, 2026

Ignored investigations, sexist slurs keep HR pro’s bias claims alive

The case illustrates the difficulties HR professionals may face in investigating misconduct by company leaders.

By Ryan Golden • July 24, 2026

EEOC drops bid to press Penn for Jewish employee information

The filing represents a simmering down of tensions in a case that stemmed from a 2023 commissioner’s charge filed by Andrea Lucas.

By Emilie Shumway • July 24, 2026

Electrician files harassment lawsuit against former employer, supervisor

The plaintiff, who worked at the Hanford Vit Plant in Richland, Washington, allegedly faced repeated incidents of sexual harassment on the jobsite.

By Matthew Thibault • Updated 10 hours ago

No need to pay for ordinary, midday commutes, DOL says

The agency addressed compensable working time in a pair of opinion letters Wednesday.

By Kate Tornone • July 23, 2026

3rd Circuit: Employers need not ‘go digging for disabilities’

A midnight-shift employee fired for sleeping on the job mentioned fatigue and dry eye too late to properly invoke the Americans with Disabilities Act, the appeals court said.

By Emilie Shumway • July 21, 2026

Amazon FMLA snafu led to firing of employee who took leave to care for wife, lawsuit claims

The plaintiff alleged that he repeatedly contacted Amazon’s HR staff to correct the error to no avail.

By Ryan Golden • July 20, 2026

Judge recommends trimming EEOC lawsuit, leaving one failure-to-accommodate claim

The magistrate judge found insufficient evidence for EEOC’s retaliation and disparate treatment claims in the 2024 lawsuit.

By Emilie Shumway • July 20, 2026

Settled: 4 lawsuits that ended in payouts this month

The settlements ranged from $150,000 to $2 million, court records show.

By Ginger Christ • July 20, 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

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

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

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

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

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