Compliance
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Deep DiveFMLA: The 30-year legacy of a celebrated — and complicated — employment law
The law has helped hundreds of millions of workers in its relatively short history. But the FMLA doesn’t provide paid leave, and employers say it can be difficult to administer.
By Ryan Golden • Feb. 3, 2023 -
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EEOC looks to outsmart AI in employment
While AI technology can revolutionize work and improve efficiency, it’s important to make sure it doesn’t perpetuate discrimination, the EEOC vice chair said.
By Ginger Christ • Feb. 2, 2023 -
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Convenience store company to pay $400K to settle claim managers, CEO ignored sexual harassment
When companies operate with multiple locations separate from the HR department, they may be at particular risk for compliance violations.
By Emilie Shumway • Jan. 30, 2023 -
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Biden admin moves to undo moral opt-out to ACA contraceptive mandate
The rule also would create an option allowing people enrolled in health coverage or plans provided by “objecting entities” to obtain contraceptive coverage.
By Ryan Golden • Updated Jan. 30, 2023 -
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State, local laws to drive compliance trends in 2023
“There are some federal things to look out for,” one expert said. “But really, it’s about the state level, which makes things pretty complicated for employers.”
By Katie Clarey • Jan. 30, 2023 -
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EEOC updates guidance on ADA and hearing disabilities
The announcement follows several recent legal actions alleging disability discrimination against individuals with hearing impairments.
By Ryan Golden • Jan. 26, 2023 -
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Company had ‘honest suspicion’ couple’s overlapping FMLA leave indicated abuse, court finds
In a claim of this type, an employer doesn’t have to “conclusively prove” the employee abused FMLA leave by using it for a nonintended purpose.
By Laurel Kalser • Jan. 25, 2023 -
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Burger King franchisee to pay $60K to settle pregnant ex-worker’s harassment, retaliation claims
Employers’ anti-harassment policies may overlook the power dynamics that enable abuse.
By Ryan Golden • Jan. 23, 2023 -
How to comply with New York’s updated workplace lactation accommodation law
The state’s new requirements are slightly more employee friendly, but may not require too many adjustments by employers.
By Ryan Golden • Jan. 23, 2023 -
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Heads up: Form W-2 due Jan. 31, IRS reminds employers
Multiple tax documents handled by HR are due by this date.
By Emilie Shumway • Jan. 20, 2023 -
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About 1,400 misclassified drivers awarded $5.6 million: Labor Dept.
Parts Authority and Diligent Delivery Systems denied workers minimum wage, overtime pay and other benefits, the agency said.
By Max Garland • Jan. 19, 2023 -
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Amazon cited by OSHA for failing to keep warehouse workers safe
The company, which faces $60,269 in fines, said it strongly disagrees with the agency’s allegations and intends to appeal.
By Max Garland • Jan. 19, 2023 -
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SCOTUS will hear case of ex-USPS worker denied Sundays off
The court has been asked to weigh in on its 1977 precedent on whether a proposed religious accommodation is reasonable under Title VII.
By Ryan Golden • Jan. 18, 2023 -
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DHS strengthens deportation protection for undocumented workers involved in employment claims
A new policy by DHS is a “win” for undocumented workers, one advocate says.
By Ginger Christ • Jan. 18, 2023 -
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McDonald’s franchise to pay $1.9M to settle claim that teen workers were sexually harassed
The settlement is the latest EEOC agreement targeting alleged pervasive sexual harassment of teen workers in the fast food industry.
By Laurel Kalser • Jan. 18, 2023 -
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Remote work, intermittent leave make FMLA compliance ‘much more challenging’
Employers need to ensure workers’ off hours are accurately tracked, management-side attorney Robin Shea said.
By Ryan Golden • Jan. 17, 2023 -
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Home Depot will pay employees to the minute
The policy change follows a class-action suit alleging workers were underpaid.
By Emilie Shumway • Jan. 13, 2023 -
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Deep Dive‘Take a deep breath’ in response to FTC noncompete ban, attorneys say
Employers may have other options as the FTC rule progresses.
By Ryan Golden • Jan. 13, 2023 -
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DOL: Home healthcare firm to pay $3.8M in back wages, damages
“DOL was ruthless and hell-bent on driving TriMED out of business,” owner Beverly Jordan told HR Dive.
By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 12, 2023 -
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EEOC enforcement plan targets systemic racism, AI
Stakeholders may comment on the proposal through Feb. 9.
By Emilie Shumway • Jan. 12, 2023 -
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OSHA: American Airlines punished flight crew for reporting toxic fumes
American Airlines faces nearly $7,000 in penalties for allegedly retaliating against flight attendants who reported workers getting sick from fumes entering the plane’s cabin.
By Laurel Kalser • Jan. 11, 2023 -
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Applicant’s refusal to cut dreadlocks was protected by Title VII, EEOC says
Employers can’t automatically reject a job applicant who refuses to change a religious-based hairstyle or grooming practice to comply with a dress code, an EEOC lawsuit says.
By Laurel Kalser • Jan. 10, 2023 -
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Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: What HR needs to know
Pregnancy accommodations will be mandatory in June, but regulations could be a year away.
By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 9, 2023 -
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DOL plans May release for new overtime threshold
The Biden administration has not shared a dollar figure, but congressional Democrats previously suggested a threshold of more than $82,000 by 2026.
By Kate Tornone • Jan. 6, 2023 -
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Class-action alleges UnitedHealthcare underpaid out-of-network providers
The lawsuit claims the company’s payment scheme violates the terms of members’ plans and ERISA.
By Emilie Shumway • Jan. 5, 2023
