Compliance
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Church music director had no nondiscrimination protections, court says
The ruling comes on the heels of a U.S. Supreme Court opinion that reached the same conclusion regarding religion teachers at religious schools.
By Kate Tornone • Aug. 05, 2020 -
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Court advances promotion bias claim of Walmart worker never denied promotion
While a plaintiff usually must show that she sought a promotion, that requirement can be relaxed where she is deterred from applying, the court said.
By Lisa Burden • Aug. 04, 2020 -
Virginia governor announces 'first-in-the-nation' safety rules for business reopening
The requirements are just one example of the many state and local measures impacting employer compliance efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Ryan Golden • Aug. 04, 2020 -
Judge strikes down parts of DOL's emergency paid leave regs
The agency "jumped the rail" in its implementation of the paid leave provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, the judge said.
By Ryan Golden • Aug. 04, 2020 -
OSHA medical records rule a 'mixed bag' for employers, source says
The pandemic has increased the agency's need for employee health information, and this rule increases its access to it, one attorney said.
By Katie Clarey • Aug. 03, 2020 -
Norfolk Southern to pay $2.5M to settle disability bias suit
The employer "disqualified workers from employment based on a range of actual or perceived disabilities," EEOC alleged.
By Lisa Burden • July 31, 2020 -
NLRB adopts employer-friendly position on discipline for abusive, offensive statements
In its decision, the Board said abusive conduct is not protected by the National Labor Relations Act.
By Ryan Golden • July 30, 2020 -
EEOC: United failed to accommodate Buddhist pilot's beliefs in substance abuse treatment
The pilot objected to the religious content of Alcoholics Anonymous, preferring a Buddhism-based peer support group, the agency said.
By Lisa Burden • July 30, 2020 -
12 North Carolina McDonald's restaurants fined for alleged child labor law violations
It's not uncommon for fast-food restaurants to face allegations of such missteps.
By Katie Clarey • July 30, 2020 -
DOL: Manufacturer failed to post FFCRA notice, denied leave for school closure
The employer paid $4,352 in back wages following the agency's investigation.
By Kate Tornone • July 30, 2020 -
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Revised CDC isolation timeline may prompt workplace policy changes
The agency's guidance is a reminder to employers that return-to-work policies should not be static, an attorney told HR Dive.
By Ryan Golden • July 29, 2020 -
Taco Bell franchisee served overtime, misclassification claims
The assistant general manager position required "housekeeping, customer service, cash handling, food preparation, and other non-exempt work," according to the lawsuit.
By Lisa Burden • July 29, 2020 -
FedEx worker's lifting restriction rendered her unqualified for ADA protection, 7th Cir. says
The plaintiff's doctor said she could not regularly lift more than 15 pounds above her head.
By Kate Tornone • July 29, 2020 -
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Business groups sue feds over work visa restrictions
The limits are "an unequivocal 'not welcome' sign" to critical workers who help drive the economy, the CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce said.
By Katie Clarey • July 29, 2020 -
New Prime trucking company settles 2 misclassification suits for $28M
The parties spent more than five years in court, a stint that included a trip to the U.S. Supreme Court over the applicability of an arbitration agreement.
By Lisa Burden • July 28, 2020 -
Exempt employees who perform nonexempt duties during pandemic will not lose status, DOL says
"COVID-19 is a rare event … that an employer could not reasonably anticipate and is consistent with the FLSA's regulatory criteria for emergencies," the agency said.
By Katie Clarey • July 28, 2020 -
TJ Maxx, HomeGoods, Marshalls agree to $31.5M wage settlement
Attorneys for the plaintiffs said the recovery is the "second largest wage and hour settlement in the First Circuit in terms of total dollars."
By Lisa Burden • July 27, 2020 -
Managers lack training to support caregivers, survey shows
Respondents most commonly ranked their caregiving supports such as leave, counseling and subsidized benefits as "fair."
By Lisa Burden , Kate Tornone • July 27, 2020 -
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Whole Foods punished workers for Black Lives Matter masks, suit alleges
The grocer's dress code forbids such displays, but it had previously gone unenforced, employees claimed.
By Katie Clarey • July 27, 2020 -
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As the COVID-19 crisis continues, compliance remains key
Workplace lawsuits are building, and employers must not stray from compliance best practices, law firm Fisher Phillips said.
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The ADA at 30: A landmark civil rights law that still has room to grow
Various forces have reshaped the landmark civil rights law, and the novel coronavirus pandemic promises another shake-up.
By Kate Tornone • July 27, 2020 -
DOL issues 'simpler and easier' FMLA notice, certification forms
The forms include updates such as options for electronic signatures.
By Katie Clarey • July 24, 2020 -
McDonald's franchisee settles claim that 'people manager' harassed 16-year-old employee
The agreement also requires Par Ventures to revise its policy on sexual harassment and conduct training for all employees.
By Lisa Burden • July 23, 2020 -
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Invisible disabilities top of mind for employers amid return to work
Employers have questions about accommodating employees with high-risk underlying disabilities and mental health impairments, an ADA expert said.
By Sheryl Estrada • July 23, 2020 -
Black business owners discouraged from applying for PPP loans, study says
A National Community Reinvestment Coalition study alleged violations of The Equal Credit Opportunity Act by banks in Washington, D.C.
By Sheryl Estrada • July 23, 2020
