Legal
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EEOC remains focused on pregnancy accommodation mandate
PruittHealth-Raleigh, LLC, denied a pregnant nursing assistant reassignment to a light-duty position, forcing her to resign, the commission has alleged in a lawsuit.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 19, 2018
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In first no-poach settlement, DOJ skips criminal charges
DOJ said it opted for civil enforcement because the agreements were discovered before the agency announced its intent to pursue criminal charges.
By Lisa Burden
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Wine bar must pay $100K for failing to stop sexual harassment of two men
While the #MeToo movement has focused on harassment of women, more and more men are reporting that they have been victimized by harassment at work.
By Lisa Burden
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The industry with the most marijuana users? Food service
The data from Colorado, where marijuana is legal, reflects the problems employers face regarding the talent shortage and drug testing policies.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 17, 2018
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11 roofing companies hit with FLSA claims stemming from Hurricane Irma rebuilding efforts
Each of the companies paid workers a “piece rate” and failed to record the actual number of hours the employees worked.
By Lisa Burden
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Deep DiveA running list of states and localities that have outlawed pay history questions
Wisconsin on April 17 became the second state to prohibit local governments from adopting salary history bans.
By Kate Tornone • UPDATED: April 18, 2018 at 8 a.m.
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Denied training request wasn't gender discrimination, appeals court says
A jury initially determined that the employer violated Title VII when it refused to permit a female employee to attend a Microsoft training class that a male colleague was allowed to attend.
By Lisa Burden
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Following massive workplace raid, TN considers upping employer penalties
The new bill would, among other things, adopt stricter penalties for employers who knowingly hire undocumented immigrants.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 16, 2018
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UPDATE: John Ring to replace Kaplan as NLRB chair
The announcement came late Thursday that Ring, who was just confirmed this week, will in fact be heading up the NLRB.
By Kathryn Moody , Ryan Golden • April 13, 2018
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In first opinion letters, Trump's DOL answers FMLA, FLSA questions
The trio of letters marks the return to a system that allows employers to directly ask DOL compliance questions.
By Kate Tornone • April 13, 2018
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One Silicon Valley HR leader's take on the pay equity problem
Access to correct data often proves to be an obstacle for organizations struggling to recognize and correct the problem, said Beth Steinberg, chief people officer at Zenefits.
By Ryan Golden • April 13, 2018
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Coalition of 11 attorneys general vows to oppose DOL's PAID program
DOL recently released a guidance document to address some concerns, but the AG coalition certainly complicates matters — especially as it relates to the program's interaction with state law.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 13, 2018
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Negligent hiring, legal compliance are hiring pros' top concerns in 2018
The report echoes what others have said: Employers are under intense pressure to fill jobs quickly, but are finding it difficult to do so without risking a bad hire.
By Riia O'Donnell • April 12, 2018
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The UK's pay gap experiment: Force employers to publish pay disparities
The country's "name and shame" policy uncovered massive pay inequities, but the legislative mandate may not be a panacea, some experts say.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 11, 2018
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Iowa restaurant owner required workers to surrender tips, DOL says
The findings come just weeks after agency leadership insisted that it need not prohibit employers from collecting workers' tips because of the improbability of that happening.
By Lisa Burden
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Salary history alone can't justify gender pay gaps, 9th Cir. says
The appeals court reversed its previous ruling in the case, saying that the earlier conclusion would be contrary to the Equal Pay Act.
By Kate Tornone • April 10, 2018
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ICE continues crackdown, arresting 97 in meatpacking plant raid
The Trump administration said it would be "quadrupling" worksite visits, especially in the food industry — and so far, it appears to be making good on that promise.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 10, 2018
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DC Cir. picks up Browning-Ferris, again, citing 'extraordinary circumstances'
The move brings joint employment back into the spotlight and means employers will be without answers on the issue for a bit longer.
By Kathryn Moody • April 09, 2018
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H-1B cap met in 5 days even with application roadblocks
Demand for visas has not decreased, even as the application process has become more rigorous.
By Naomi Eide • April 09, 2018
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Ford ordered to pay $16.8M in discrimination, retaliation case
After an employee alleged that his manager constantly berated him and criticized his English, a jury determined that he was subjected to a hostile work environment, in violation of federal nondiscrimination law.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 09, 2018
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West Virginia employers may no longer prohibit guns in employees' vehicles
Effective June 8, employees, customers and invitees in the state need not comply with employers' policies, so long as their firearms are legally owned and locked inside a private vehicle.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 06, 2018
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Target settles background check lawsuit for $3.7M
The retailer also agreed to revamp the hiring process that the suit claimed disproportionately hurt African-American and Latino job applicants.
By Daphne Howland • April 06, 2018
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Citing nondiscrimination policy, LGBTQ center defends new non-LGBTQ CEO
As courts begin to find that federal law protects individuals from discrimination based on factors like homosexuality, some ask whether heterosexuality will be protected, too.
By Riia O'Donnell • April 05, 2018
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DOL: Use of self-reporting program won't invite additional investigations
New York's attorney general, however, announced Wednesday in a strongly-worded statement that employers shouldn't expect the same courtesy at the state level.
By Kate Tornone • April 05, 2018
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Sports bar pays $24K for firing pregnant bartender over uniform dispute
The Texas restaurant allegedly fired a pregnant bartender because she stopped wearing her uniform: a body-hugging shirt and short hot pants.
By Lisa Burden