Compliance
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McDonald's is navigating 3 new sexual harassment lawsuits
The cases include allegations of sexual assault and quid-pro-quo harassment. The women claim they were ignored, mocked and retaliated against when they complained.
By Alicia Kelso • Jan. 15, 2021 -
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5th Cir. revives pay bias suit against Omni Hotels
"If there is a good explanation for [the] disparity, Omni is required to put one forth if it wishes to prevail in this litigation," the court said.
By Lisa Burden • Jan. 15, 2021 -
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Biden to call on Congress to extend, strengthen FFCRA
The proposal is one of several policy goals in Biden's plan that aims to provide relief to workers, but it is unclear whether it will gather enough support in Congress.
By Ryan Golden • Jan. 15, 2021 -
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Philly firefighter terminated for failed test, not disabilities, 3rd Cir. says
Employers generally are free to take adverse actions as long as they are motivated by legitimate, non-discriminatory reasons, courts say.
By Lisa Burden • Jan. 14, 2021 -
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EEOC to open 2019, 2020 EEO-1 data collection in April
The announcement did not, however, provide an update on the agency's pay data collection efforts.
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2020 saw 1K workplace coronavirus suits; 2021 will see more, says Seyfarth
Terminations were the most common subject of COVID-19 workplace litigation.
By Katie Clarey • Jan. 13, 2021 -
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Account executive sues Alliance Healthcare over alleged pay discrimination
The Equal Pay Act was passed about half a century ago, but EEOC said it continues to see "robust pay disparities."
By Lisa Burden • Jan. 13, 2021 -
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Biden will ask OSHA to reconsider decision to skip emergency coronavirus standards
He will also direct the agency to target the worst violators and increase the number of inspectors.
By Kate Tornone • Jan. 12, 2021 -
Harley-Davidson dealer settles EEOC sex harassment, retaliation lawsuit
The employee was subject to "constant commentary on her body, including requests to wear more revealing work apparel," the agency alleged in a lawsuit.
By Lisa Burden • Jan. 11, 2021 -
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2021 brings minimum wage hikes in more than 50 states, localities
The changes reflect continued momentum for wage increases at the state and local level, particularly among major U.S. cities.
By Ryan Golden • Jan. 11, 2021 -
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California produce company pays $6K to settle claim it denied 5 workers FFCRA leave
The mandate expired at the end of 2020, but employers may still take tax credits for providing such leave.
By Lisa Burden • Jan. 11, 2021 -
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Worker-friendly admin, pandemic likely to drive 2021 compliance trends
Potential developments range from federal paid leave legislation to stricter workplace safety measures.
By Katie Clarey • Jan. 11, 2021 -
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8th Cir.: Aircraft manufacturer laid off worker for lack of seniority, not race
An engineer at Dassault Falcon Jet Corp. alleged his employer denied him a promotion and later laid him off because of his race.
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Alleged preselection of white, male candidate didn't prove bias, 6th Cir. says
Preselection can be evidence of discrimination but decisions based on qualifications do not create a Title VII problem, the court said.
By Lisa Burden • Jan. 08, 2021 -
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EEOC to update conciliation process as Trump administration enters final days
The final rule comes less than three months after the agency initially proposed it, a timeline that drew backlash from two commissioners.
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Biden taps former union president for labor secretary
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh will "usher in a new era of worker power," according to the Biden-Harris Transition team.
By Katie Clarey • Jan. 08, 2021 -
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EEOC takes second swing at wellness rules
The proposed rules follow a court ruling that vacated a portion of previous regulations.
By Sheryl Estrada • Jan. 08, 2021 -
Employers may take FFCRA tax credit for leave through March, Labor Department says
The update may also serve as a reminder to employers about DOL's ongoing FFCRA enforcement.
By Ryan Golden • Jan. 07, 2021 -
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Colorado inmates sue following staff pledge 'to let the virus run its course'
By November, at least 859 positive cases had been confirmed within the jail, where mask wearing had been banned.
By Lisa Burden • Jan. 06, 2021 -
DOL relaxes FLSA independent contractor test
The regs are similar to DOL's 2020 proposed rule, but do contain examples to provide workers and employers additional clarity, an agency spokesperson said.
By Ryan Golden • UPDATED: Jan. 6, 2021 at 1:10 p.m. -
FedEx will pay $2.4M to settle drivers' misclassification suit
The drivers argued deductions the employer made from their pay ran afoul of state law.
By Lisa Burden • Jan. 05, 2021 -
Former Johnson & Johnson exec sues for discrimination, harassment
HR "failed to take remedial action to protect the plaintiff," according to the lawsuit.
By Sheryl Estrada • Jan. 04, 2021 -
4 major California employment law changes for 2021
In addition to the constantly changing guidance around the COVID-19 pandemic, California has adopted new leave and pay reporting mandates.
By Aman Kidwai • Jan. 04, 2021 -
Employers need not pay for certain travel time between office, telework locations, DOL says
The letter is the latest in a series of DOL documents weighing in on remote work.
By Ryan Golden • Dec. 31, 2020 -
DOL relaxes FMLA posting, treatment requirements
Several federal agencies have worked to grant employers greater flexibility in their compliance efforts during the pandemic.
By Katie Clarey • Dec. 29, 2020
