Courts likely to side with EEOC in DEI probes, attorneys say

A recent lawsuit against Nike represents the “tip of the spear” for the commission’s anti-DEI efforts, according to Duane Morris’ Gerald Maatman.

By Ryan Golden • April 8, 2026

Transgender nurse fired for ‘serious deficiencies in performance,’ not gender, judge finds

Even though “a reasonable jury could find [the plaintiff] experienced severe or pervasive discrimination,” the nurse’s superiors were not informed of the alleged behavior early enough to address it, the judge ruled.

By Ginger Christ • April 8, 2026

Trucking companies allegedly colluded with Kroger via no-hire agreements, complaint alleges

A lawsuit claims antitrust violations against Werner and Knight-Swift subsidiaries U.S. Xpress Enterprises and Swift Transportation.

By David Taube • April 8, 2026

Rocket Resume accuses Monster, CareerBuilder owner of ‘deception’ in the resume-making market

At the center of the lawsuit is Bold’s portfolio of brands, which Rocket Resume alleges is obfuscated to avoid accusations of monopoly building.

By Kathryn Moody • April 8, 2026

Employers paid $528M in pre-litigation EEOC settlements last year

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s announcement drew a mixed reaction from former agency leaders.

By Caroline Colvin • April 7, 2026

Interviewee nets $495K settlement after receiving email stating he was ‘too old’ for the role

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which secured the settlement, emphasized the importance of training recruiting staff, managers and supervisors.

By Emilie Shumway • April 7, 2026

Waffle House not liable for worker stabbing customer in face, 11th Circuit says

The plaintiff failed to show that the chain could have reasonably foreseen that such an incident would take place, according to the court.

By Ryan Golden • April 6, 2026

Popeyes dodges lawsuit over fingerprint scans, but court leaves door open for redo

The chain allegedly violated Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act, a law that has led to several high-profile settlements.

By Ryan Golden • April 6, 2026

The 4 biggest HR compliance risks for SMBs — and how to avoid them

With an ever-changing landscape of employee regulations and requirements, small and midsize businesses (SMBs) must constantly strive to stay compliant.

April 6, 2026

Jury awards Cemex driver $5M in ‘egregious’ disability and race bias lawsuit

The plaintiff, a Black man born with congenital aural atresia, claimed he endured near-daily harassment from co-workers.

By Ryan Golden • April 3, 2026

Butterball liable for vendor’s failure to process cancer-related leave request, EEOC alleges

The company violated the ADA by firing a worker for her treatment-related absences and failing to ensure its benefits administrator lawfully executed its policies, the complaint said.

By Laurel Kalser • April 3, 2026

Florida poker business wrongfully ousted pregnant workers, EEOC alleges

The Jacksonville establishment’s strict attendance policy ran afoul of the Pregnant Workers’ Fairness Act, the agency said.

By Caroline Colvin • April 2, 2026

Penn must turn over Jewish employee records to EEOC, judge rules

The agency has requested extensive data — including employee contact information and survey responses — as part of a federal antisemitism probe.

By Laura Spitalniak • April 2, 2026

H-1B visa program hits cap for the next fiscal year

Immigration and the H-1B visa program have been targets of the Trump administration, and many changes have left employers scrambling to comply.

By Ginger Christ • April 1, 2026

Kroger store violated ADA by revoking worker’s accommodation, EEOC claims

A manager allegedly told the employee that the grocer had a “no sitting” policy despite it having provided the employee time to sit for several years.

By Ryan Golden • April 1, 2026

DOL proposes rule easing 401(k) investments in cryptocurrency, other alternative assets

The rule, which follows the direction of an executive order, would protect fiduciaries who select such investments “objectively, thoroughly, and analytically,” the department said.

By Emilie Shumway • March 31, 2026

HR can be ‘unreasonable’ as long as it’s not discriminatory, 5th Circuit says

Courts may disagree on whether a termination decision is fair, but that question does not determine legality, according to a March 26 decision.

By Ryan Golden • March 30, 2026

SCOTUS debates arbitration exemption for drivers who don’t cross state lines

Including intrastate drivers under the Federal Arbitration Act’s interstate commerce exemption would create uncertainty for companies, counsel for Flowers Foods told the justices.

By Ryan Golden • March 30, 2026

Trump order directs federal contractors to dump DEI — or risk canceled contracts

Departments and agencies have until April 25 to insert a clause in their contracts that requires contractors and subcontractors to not engage in “racially discriminatory DEI activities.”

By Emilie Shumway • March 27, 2026

EEOC touts $15M agreement resolving COVID-19 vaccine bias claims

“There was no pandemic exception to workers’ civil rights and liberties,” Andrea Lucas, EEOC chair, said in a statement Tuesday.

By Emilie Shumway • March 27, 2026

DOL seeks to hike H-1B visa holder wage rates to curb ‘abuse’ of program

Employers should expect the changes, which revive a regulatory effort from the first Trump era, to further disrupt their skilled worker hiring plans, one attorney said.

By Ryan Golden • March 27, 2026

Why paid sick leave is a DEI issue

A National Partnership for Women & Families report shows how the geography of “pre-emption” states can disproportionately affect certain groups.

By Caroline Colvin • March 25, 2026

Bimbo Bakeries can’t compel Massachusetts drivers to arbitrate misclassification claim

A federal district court said the drivers can pursue their state law case in court because they qualify as transportation workers excluded from coverage under the FAA.

By Laurel Kalser • March 23, 2026

DOL sends new joint employer rule to White House

The forthcoming rule is expected to be friendlier to employers than present Fair Labor Standards Act regulations, one attorney told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • March 23, 2026

A leader downplayed an HR investigation’s findings. What now?

It’s a difficult place for professionals to find themselves, attorneys told HR Dive, and moving forward requires understanding of both personal and organizational risks.

By Ryan Golden • March 23, 2026