Compliance

JBS Swift to pay $5.5M to settle EEOC suit over religious discrimination

The EEOC alleged that Muslim employees were harassed when they tried to pray during breaks, including bathroom breaks, among other things.

By Lisa Burden • June 25, 2021

What to know about service animals in the workplace

Accommodating people with service animals can sometimes be complicated, but there's usually a way to do so, said an EEOC EXCEL panel on the topic.

By Emilie Shumway • June 23, 2021

Texas hospital's vaccine mandate doesn't create wrongful termination, court says

The decision is perhaps one of the most significant to come down from a federal court as U.S. employers work toward vaccination goals.

By Ryan Golden • June 21, 2021

DOL proposal would resurrect 80/20 rule for tipped workers who perform untipped work

The agency's announcement this week is the latest in a series of changes and delays regarding the tip credit.

By Ryan Golden • June 21, 2021

Navigating FMLA and ADA responsibilities following worker injury

Speakers at EEOC's training conference addressed the intertwining responsibilities employers face when someone gets hurt.

By Katie Clarey • June 21, 2021

EEOC officials outline goals, guidance for combating LGBTQ discrimination

The agency published a webpage and several guidance documents this week, which marked the anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's Bostock decision.

By Ryan Golden • June 18, 2021

EEOC sues car dealership over racist 'trophy' incident

No remedial action was taken in response to the man's complaints, the EEOC noted. 

By Lisa Burden • June 18, 2021

With paternity leave, dads get in on 'baby boot camp'

When parents learn to care for their baby in the months after the birth together, they share responsibilities more equally later on, sources say.

By Caroline Colvin • June 17, 2021

Walsh: DOL is revisiting overtime threshold

The agency last updated the overtime threshold in 2019, when it finalized a $35,568 minimum salary for overtime exemptions.

By Katie Clarey • June 16, 2021

Soliciting mail ballots is objectionable conduct, NLRB rules

The decision sorts out lingering questions from a 2004 ruling, but it only affects elections in certain cases.

By Emilie Shumway • June 15, 2021

3 compliance issues to revisit in light of hybrid work

Communication, updated policies and documentation are key, said Michael Schmidt, labor and employment attorney with Cozen O'Connor.

By Emilie Shumway • June 14, 2021

One year later, how has Bostock impacted employment law?

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision has already appeared in several cases involving Title VII and sexual orientation or gender identity.

Employers may relax COVID-19 measures in fully vaccinated workplaces, OSHA says

The agency also published an emergency temporary standard covering certain healthcare employers.

By Ryan Golden • UPDATED: June 11, 2021 at 10:07 a.m.

Papa John's store owners pay $3.25M to settle drivers' vehicle reimbursement suit

It's not the first time a class of delivery drivers has filed suit over wage and hour claims related to reimbursements.

By Ryan Golden • June 10, 2021

Court: McDonald's must face claims of sex harassment, assault

The restaurant argued a worker at a St. Louis franchise failed to establish it jointly employed her, but a judge disagreed.

By Katie Clarey • June 09, 2021

4th Cir.: Sex stereotyping can occur in same-sex workplace

However, the court affirmed the district court's decision to grant summary judgment on the employee's retaliation claim.

By Ryan Golden • June 08, 2021

Opinion

COVID-19 pandemic reveals challenges involving ADA accommodations

Though great strides have been made within the past year to address discrepancies introduced by the coronavirus, there is still much work to be done, write Daria Weedo and Katherine S. Catlos.

By Daria Weedo and Katherine S. Catlos • June 07, 2021

3 coronavirus vaccine policy questions for employers following EEOC's update

One potentially tricky aspect could involve the intersection of the ADA and CDC guidance on mask use for vaccinated individuals, attorneys told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • June 03, 2021

Ryder and Kimco settle EEOC lawsuit for $2M

The two companies also agreed to provide major injunctive relief.

By Emilie Shumway • June 03, 2021

Fewer employers considering vaccine mandates, survey reveals

Many said they were encouraging workers to sign up for their shots instead.

By Katie Clarey • June 02, 2021

Coach claims Notre Dame dismissed her for flagging sexism

The plaintiff said the head coach was "openly patronizing" of her plan to take a few weeks off for maternity leave.

By Lisa Burden • June 02, 2021

EEOC greenlights coronavirus vaccine requirements, incentives — with some limits

The long-awaited document may answer some of the questions employers have long had regarding the vaccine, but other areas may be less certain.

By Ryan Golden • UPDATED: May 28, 2021 at 3:54 p.m.

Feds allot 22K additional H-2B visas, but delays continue

The update comes as U.S. immigration services continue to recover from the effects of the pandemic.

By Ryan Golden • May 27, 2021

Bostock expanded Title VII's protections, but it still 'requires proof' of claims, 5th Cir. says

A transgender worker at T-Mobile failed to present sufficient evidence that he was treated less favorably than workers who were not transgender.

By Lisa Burden • May 27, 2021

5 women sue Amazon, claiming discrimination and retaliation

The allegations come from workers in the retail giant's warehouses and corporate offices.

By Lisa Burden • UPDATED: May 27, 2021 at 3:12 p.m.