Legal
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NLRB's new strategic plan seeks to cut backlog, speed up claims resolution
Employers are still waiting for the board's input on several key workplace issues — most notably joint employment.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 11, 2018
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EEOC official: 'Qualification standards' could lead to ADA violations
Employers need to be certain qualification standards are actually reflective of whether a candidate can perform essential functions, according to a recent webinar.
By Ryan Golden • Dec. 11, 2018
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Healthcare network pays $1.75M to settle pregnancy accommodation suit
Employers may need to train managers on federal and state accommodation requirements.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 10, 2018
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DOL reminds employers about hour limits for those under 16
The warning came as the agency announced a settlement agreement with an employer that allowed 14- and 15-year-olds to work on school nights.
By Lisa Burden
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Marijuana, leave laws and workplace violence top 2019 HR hurdles
HR's challenges in 2019 aren't too different from those of years past, according to XpertHR, but the stakes haven't changed, either.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 07, 2018
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Hotel group pays $125K to settle claims it failed to accommodate worker with asthma
An employee was fired after requesting accommodation for 'significant breathing issues' that sent her to the ER, according to EEOC.
By Lisa Burden
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Employee relations teams focused on policy violations, behavioral issues
Employers place employee relations among their top priorities to lower the risk of liability, according to a new study.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 06, 2018
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NYC sets nation's first minimum wage for ride-hailing drivers
Drivers for companies like Uber and Lyft now must be paid at least $17.22 an hour after expenses, under rules approved by the city's Taxi and Limousine Commission.
By Chris Teale • Dec. 05, 2018
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OpinionWhat does 2019 have in store for #MeToo?
The C-suite must remain vigilant in addressing the issues raised by these developments, writes David W. Garland of Epstein Becker Green.
By David W. Garland
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Minority drivers sue Amazon over background checks
The class action seeks to represent all black and Latino drivers in Massachusetts who were terminated under the company's background check policy.
By Lisa Burden
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Proposed changes to H-1B rules prioritizes US educated
Changes are coming to the H-1B lottery system, with proposed rules that could come into effect with the coming cap season.
By Naomi Eide • Dec. 04, 2018
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Dems call for investigation into DOL Secretary's handling of 2008 sex trafficking case
The controversy comes at a crucial moment for DOL as it seeks to publish and defend in court new employment rules.
By Ryan Golden • Dec. 04, 2018
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Portland, Oregon, couriers pay $3M for misclassification
The consent judgment also requires the employers to obtain a third-party audit of their employment practices within six months.
By Lisa Burden
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Manager's comments about employee's 'supposed injury' keep retaliation claim alive
The employee, fired two weeks after filing a workers' compensation claim, may have been "set up to fail," the 5th Circuit said.
By Lisa Burden
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4th Cir.: Title VII doesn't override state law that prohibits snooping in personnel files
The ruling is a reminder to employers that Title VII's participation clause has its limits, according to one attorney.
By Lisa Burden
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Massage therapy students not FLSA employees, court says
DOL relaxed its rules for unpaid interns earlier this year, and many organizations will be confident they can meet that test, according to one expert.
By Lisa Burden
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Court OKs employee's suit alleging HR promised FMLA leave
It would be unfair to allow an employer to force an employee to begin medical leave, assure her that her job would be waiting for her and then fire her, the court said.
By Lisa Burden
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One-third of tech workers think their companies offer severances to accused sexual harassers
Although the Blind survey focused on employees' perception and knowledge, it paints a somewhat dour picture of the industry.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 28, 2018
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Arkansas tire company pays $96K to resolve overtime violations
The Fair Labor Standards Act has always been a tricky law for employers, and financial repercussions for violations accumulate quickly.
By Lisa Burden
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Deep Dive4 mistakes to avoid at the intersection of FMLA and PTO
While the FMLA is conceptually straightforward, administration can become incredibly complex — especially when you throw other leaves into the mix.
By Jennifer Carsen
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ColumnBack to Basics: The ins and outs of the ADEA
The old adage says "you can't teach an old dog new tricks," but the Age Discrimination in Employment Act looks poorly on such language or excuses.
By Katie Clarey • Nov. 26, 2018
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Court: Worker laid off days after FMLA leave ended can pursue claim
A reasonable jury could find that the employee wasn't "restored to an equivalent position" because she was terminated days after she returned to work, the court said.
By Lisa Burden
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Complaints prompt Google to change disability accommodation policy
Employee Cathy Fitzpatrick first brought up her issues with Google's policy about a year ago, but the company refused to act, she told CNBC.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 26, 2018
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9th Cir: Montana law doesn't prevent employers from banning marijuana
Marijuana legalization doesn't necessarily override employers' drug-free workplace policies, the ruling shows.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 26, 2018
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Home care provider pays $340K for client harassment
Employers can be held liable for failing to stop employee harassment not only by co-workers, but also by clients and vendors.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 21, 2018