Compliance
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Court denies Marriott class-action settlement on suspicion of collusion
The federal court characterized the parties’ handling of class claims as “questionable.”
By Ginger Christ • June 5, 2023 -
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The fight against forced arbitration and NDAs comes piece by piece
“Our mission is for every protected class to not be subjected to these silencing mechanisms,” former Fox News host Gretchen Carlson told HR Dive.
By Katie Clarey • June 5, 2023 -
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TrendlineInside the rapidly changing world of compliance
The HR landscape is ever-shifting, leaving compliance professionals to meet today’s requirements while keeping an eye on the future.
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Training, policies key to complying with New York City’s weight and height bias ban
Even employers in other jurisdictions may want to brush up on the law’s requirements, attorney Andy Spital said.
By Emilie Shumway • June 5, 2023 -
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Supreme Court limits union’s strike protection
The union says the decision “opens the door” for corporations to sue workers.
By Ginger Christ • June 2, 2023 -
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EEOC report berates construction for discrimination
After a yearlong investigation, the agency says construction stands out from other industries for “egregious incidents of harassment.”
By Joe Bousquin • June 2, 2023 -
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Target, union workers reach resolution over job ad age discrimination claims
Target agreed to expand its job posting practices to target older workers.
By Ginger Christ • June 1, 2023 -
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Disability Management Employer Coalition names new CEO
Bryon Bass stepped into the new role June 1. Current CEO Terri Rhodes will assist in the transition through December.
By Caroline Colvin • June 1, 2023 -
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Holidays only sometimes count against FMLA leave entitlements, DOL affirms
Designation depends on whether the employee is taking the full week or only part of it.
By Emilie Shumway • May 31, 2023 -
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US workers testing positive for marijuana after job accidents at a 25-year high, data shows
Quest Diagnostics’ latest Drug Testing Index provides “compelling evidence” that increased use of marijuana contributes to the risk of workplace injury, a safety expert said.
By Laurel Kalser • May 31, 2023 -
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CROWN Act takes root in Texas
Hair bias is an extension of racial discrimination. What does this mean for employers?
By Caroline Colvin • May 30, 2023 -
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P&G, Honeywell and others settle DOJ claim that job ads excluded noncitizens
Several other employers have settled similar DOJ claims in the past year: 30 employers in total have agreed to pay a collective $1.6 million in civil penalties.
By Kate Tornone • May 26, 2023 -
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Talking politics at work: How HR can manage as presidential candidates make bids
The entry to the race of polarizing figures like Florida Governor Ron DeSantis may have HR on edge.
By Caroline Colvin • May 25, 2023 -
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Beachbody misclassified coaches as independent contractors, worker alleges in class-action lawsuit
The multilevel marketing company relies on an “in-person” sales exception that doesn’t apply to its business model, the complaint alleges.
By Emilie Shumway • May 24, 2023 -
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Bartender fired because her pregnancy became ‘too much of a liability,’ EEOC lawsuit alleges
Employers may not discharge or otherwise discriminate against workers based on unfounded assumptions about what they are able to do during and after pregnancy, an EEOC attorney said.
By Laurel Kalser • May 24, 2023 -
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Job seekers want ‘ethical’ employers. But what does that mean?
Employees are looking for commitments to sustainability and transparency, among other things.
By Caroline Colvin • May 24, 2023 -
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Young female employees harassed at multiple San Diego restaurant locations, EEOC alleges
A suit filed May 17 involves nine locations of Swami’s Café and Honey’s Bistro.
By Caroline Colvin • May 23, 2023 -
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Paycor miscalculated employee pay, client alleges in lawsuit seeking $570K
The alleged breach of contract resulted in overpayments, Eagle Express said.
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3 things HR needs to know about the end of remote I-9 document review
The COVID-era policy ends July 31, and employers have just a few additional weeks to work through any backlog.
By Kate Tornone • May 22, 2023 -
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6 do’s and don’ts for a return-to-work program
Two leave experts from Sedgwick outlined how employers should approach return-to-work programs in a Thursday webinar for the Disability Management Employer Coalition.
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Employers can’t cut pay to limit overtime costs, 11th Cir. opinion shows
An employee plausibly alleged his employer used “prohibited arithmetic” to calculate overtime pay, in violation of the FLSA, the appeals court said.
By Kate Tornone • May 19, 2023 -
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Kaiser settles suit claiming branch ignored use of racial slur
HR is obligated to go further than having an anti-racist policy, EEOC reminded employers.
By Caroline Colvin • May 18, 2023 -
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EEOC issues guide to auditing AI for discrimination
The document cautions employers that they may be responsible for such tools even if designed and administered by a vendor.
By Kate Tornone • May 18, 2023 -
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ADP background check incorrectly reported job seeker was a drug dealer, lawsuit claims
The lawsuit is being proposed as a class action representing potentially “hundreds of thousands of individuals.”
By Emilie Shumway • Updated May 17, 2023 -
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EEOC: End of public health emergency doesn’t mean the end of COVID accommodations
The agency cautioned employers against revoking COVID-related ADA accommodations without an individualized assessment.
By Caroline Colvin • May 16, 2023 -
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Uber drivers are not exempt from arbitrating wage and hour claims, 3rd Cir. rules
Over the past few years, Uber has been embroiled in a number of misclassification cases, some ending in high-priced payouts.
By Laurel Kalser • May 16, 2023
