Legal
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Nike's female employees are 'devalued and demeaned,' new lawsuit claims
Two former employees at the athletics retailer alleged sex discrimination in a class action lawsuit, saying they were paid less than male counterparts and that harassment claims were ignored or mishandled.
By Cara Salpini • Aug. 14, 2018
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Harassment claims need not detail every offensive act, 1st Cir. says
A lower court improperly dismissed an employee's age harassment claim because she failed to cite the exact dates, exact individuals involved and exact words used in each instance.
By Lisa Burden
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Flurry of EEOC harassment suits names United Airlines, Piggly Wiggly
As the agency cracks down on harassment, the spotlight shines brightly on HR and the role it should play in these situations.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 14, 2018
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Koch Foods to pay $3.75M to settle sexual harassment, race claims
Hispanic workers at a Mississippi chicken processing plant were harassed and faced retaliation after complaining, EEOC alleged in a lawsuit.
By Lisa Burden
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Cracks starting to show in Severson, experts say
The 2017 ADA ruling sent shockwaves through the employment community. But employers, even those in the 7th Circuit, must exercise caution, experts say.
By Kate Tornone • Aug. 13, 2018
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A warning for HR: cut the snark or cue an FMLA violation
You've asked your managers to keep their emotions in check, but recent cases illustrate the importance of heeding your own advice, experts told attendees at the 2018 DMEC annual conference.
By Kate Tornone • Aug. 13, 2018
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CBA was no excuse for UPS docking pay of drivers with disabilities, court says
The policy applied to those medically unable to drive, while employees unable to drive for other reasons, including DUI convictions, received full pay.
By Lisa Burden
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Survey: Most tech workers haven't witnessed discrimination
It might be good news for the tech world, but the number of those who have seen discrimination isn't negligible, either.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 09, 2018
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New York Attorney General sues DOL over FOIA of PAID program
State Attorney General Barbara D. Underwood asked the agency for records regarding the program in April, but DOL has not responded more than 100 days later.
By Katie Clarey • Aug. 09, 2018
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'The time is now': Why and how to start a pay audit today
Employers should seriously consider conducting a pay audit — and soon, experts suggested at the National Employment Law Institute’s 42nd annual Employment Law Update.
By Kate Tornone , Katie Clarey • Aug. 09, 2018
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USERRA covers even employees who lack guaranteed shifts, 8th Cir. says
Claims in this area may not be as numerous as other allegations, but employers still need to understand their responsibilities — from notices to reinstatement.
By Lisa Burden
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Workers who witness rule-breaking are twice as likely to quit
The departure of workers, especially conscientious ones, should be a warning that compliance violations could be a problem, Gartner said in a new study.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 08, 2018
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Jury awards Temple University exec assistant $850K in age discrimination suit
Among other things, the employee alleged her boss suggested that elsewhere, women of her age would be put "out to pasture."
By Lisa Burden
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Employers don't get to choose whether FMLA leave is continuous or intermittent, court says
In a recent case, a federal district court determined that an employer effectively denied an employee's intermittent leave request by putting him on continuous leave instead.
By Lisa Burden
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Feds to crack down on employers hiring visa holders over US workers
DOL and DOJ announced a new partnership, saying they will work together to protect American workers from discrimination.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 06, 2018
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11th Cir. revives suit alleging Alabama's minimum wage pre-emption is discriminatory
The court noted that the measure sped through the legislature, received no votes from black legislators and was signed just hours after landing on the governor's desk.
By Lisa Burden
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Wall Street firms entering mergers have new hurdle: the 'Weinstein clause'
That businesses are placing the #MeToo movement at the center of their concerns during large transactions speaks to how heavily the movement looms over today's business world.
By Ryan Golden • Aug. 03, 2018
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NLRB requests input on employer email rule
In revisiting the Purple Communications standard, the board also is evaluating "employer-owned computer resources" other than email.
By Kathryn Moody , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 03, 2018
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Pressure mounts as SCOTUS is again asked to address LGBT discrimination
With federal appeals courts — and federal agencies — in disagreement about Title VII's coverage, the High Court may intervene soon, experts say.
By Kate Tornone • Aug. 03, 2018
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Suit: Wegmans employee told to 'suck it up' after requesting FMLA leave
Managers often create employment law violations by wearing their hearts on their sleeves, experts say. But training can help.
By Lisa Burden
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5 case law trends and what they mean for your workplace
As bills languish in Congress and regulations fail to clear hurdles, courts continue to shape the employment landscape with case law.
By Kate Tornone • Aug. 02, 2018
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OSHA proposes scaling back electronic recordkeeping rule
Some of the regulation's Obama-era requirements, however, would remain on the books.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 01, 2018
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Former FEMA HR chief hired women as possible sexual partners for male employees, report reveals
Calling the allegations "disturbing," FEMA Administrator Brock Long announced a number of changes for how harassment charges will be handled.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 01, 2018
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The 5 magic words that can prevent an ADA claim
Once your supervisors have that down, there are a few more training items that can help ensure compliance.
By Katie Clarey • Aug. 01, 2018
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Opinion'Don't #MeToo me': The training being neglected after sexual harassment scandals
When men can trust in their employers to handle behavioral complaints fairly, only then will they feel comfortable about fully engaging in the effort to end harassment, writes Ingrid Fredeen of NAVEX Global.
By Ingrid Fredeen