Legal

Google walkout group stages Twitter campaign against forced arbitration

Mandatory arbitration has become one of the most controversial aspects of employment law; employers now face mounting public pressure to end it.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 16, 2019

Few global C-suite leaders talk about disability

Businesses overlook the value of workers with disabilities, which is akin to dismissing a market the size of Indonesia, Brazil and Pakistan combined, research found.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 16, 2019

Former agents sue Farmers Insurance for age discrimination

ADEA compliance remains a low priority for many employers, leading some to call age discrimination employment's "open secret."

By Lisa Burden • Jan. 16, 2019

Starbucks to install needle-disposal boxes after workers raise safety concerns

The opioid epidemic has hit American employers hard in recent years, and its effects extend beyond increased absenteeism and healthcare costs.

By Jennifer Carsen • Jan. 16, 2019

Pair of injunctions halt employer ACA contraceptive opt-out

The government will almost certainly appeal the ruling but employers' approach to contraceptive coverage is unlikely to change, regardless of the outcome.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 15, 2019

DOL: Employer failed to ensure temps were properly paid

A book binder has agreed to pay almost $600,000 after DOL investigators determined it was a joint employer with its staffing agencies.

By Katie Clarey , Lisa Burden • Jan. 15, 2019

ADA doesn't require non-competitive transfers, court says

In evaluating the claims of a Lowe's district manager, another court has weighed in on the reassignment debate.

By Lisa Burden • Jan. 15, 2019

Oh là là: Au pair agencies settle wage-fixing claim for $65M

Former employees alleged the employers colluded to pay au pairs below federal and state minimum wages.

By Katie Clarey • Jan. 14, 2019

NYC mayor proposes 10 PTO days for private-sector workers

Employees would be able to use the time off for any purpose, including vacation, religious observance, bereavement or family time.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 11, 2019

Shareholder alleges Google execs covered up sex harassment, assault

Following an October 2018 New York Times investigation into misconduct at Google, the shareholder has alleged "a multi-year scheme" took place.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 11, 2019

Government shutdown throws a wrench into restaurant hiring

The fast-food industry has been hit hard by the labor shortage in an employee-driven job market, and the shutdown has only exacerbated these issues.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 11, 2019

New overtime rule headed for the White House

One source predicts the NPRM will propose a salary threshold in the low- to mid-$30,000s and will be ready for public comment in March.

By Kate Tornone • UPDATED: Jan. 11, 2019 at 2:32 p.m.

Restaurant pays big for repeat wage-hour violations

China Palace Inc. will pay more than $145,000 in back wages, damages and interest to eight employees following a DOL investigation.

By Jennifer Carsen • Jan. 11, 2019

'I hate working with women': ADA doesn't excuse worker's outburst, court says

The court said it was not convinced that federal law requires an employer to retain an employee who is rude and unprofessional to co-workers.

By Katie Clarey • Jan. 10, 2019

EEOC continues 'aggressive litigation' despite Trump administration policies

A look at the commission's 2018 efforts reveals a focus on #MeToo and LGBT protections, Seyfarth Shaw says in a new report.

By Lisa Burden • Jan. 10, 2019

Uber to pay $1.3M to settle its oldest nationwide misclassification suit

Employers have received little classification guidance from DOL, so it's important to understand how applicable courts test employee status.

By Katie Clarey • Jan. 09, 2019

Despite finding no discrimination, court holds USPS liable for retaliation

The case provides an important lesson in applying policies consistently and doling out discipline evenly.

By Lisa Burden

Delta to pay $2.3M to settle background check dispute

The airline is the latest in a string of employers paying big for alleged background check errors.

By Jennifer Carsen • Jan. 09, 2019

Trump comments on high-skilled foreign workers 'surprising' to employers

Trump said he wants to let "brilliant companies have the smartest people in the world," but one expert doesn't expect immediate large-scale change.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 08, 2019

Shift change can be retaliation, 5th Cir. says

Retaliation can extend beyond how a decision affects an employee's work.

By Lisa Burden • Jan. 08, 2019

Column

2019 will put compliance 'front and center' for HR

In this installment of "Other Duties as Assigned," HR Dive's lead editor, Kate Tornone, discusses last year's compliance concerns — and why the new year promises more of the same.

By Kate Tornone • Jan. 07, 2019

Company didn't violate NLRA by calling police on union reps

Employers continue to struggle with understanding their property rights where union activity is involved.

By Lisa Burden