'Old-timer' comments made outside work didn't show age bias, court says

A plaintiff also presented an email in which the CFO said the company was looking for "young sharks" for junior sales positions.

By Lisa Burden • Oct. 31, 2019

Uber, Lyft back ballot initiative to abate California's gig worker 'ABC test'

The coalition, which also includes Doordash and Instacart, wants to bring the issue of worker classification to state residents after a failed effort to defeat Assembly Bill No. 5.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 31, 2019

Explore the Trendline➔

Inside 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.

By HR Dive staff

School axed worker not for race but for refusal to chaperone zoo trip he found dangerous

The plaintiff refused to go to the zoo because, as the court said, having never been to a zoo, he "feared that he and his students would be in danger there."

By Lisa Burden • Oct. 31, 2019

10 compliance nightmares that will make HR pros scream

When allegations of employee rights abuses travel through the court system, it offers a glimpse of the drama dogging HR departments.

Oct. 30, 2019

National Safety Council says no amount of marijuana is OK for 'safety sensitive' jobs

The discrepancy between state cannabis laws and the drug's illegality at the federal level creates enforcement problems for employers.

By Jennifer Carsen • Oct. 30, 2019

Unlock a valuable talent pool by pursuing workers with disabilities

By auditing their hiring practices and evaluating their workplaces for inclusivity, employers can access this talent pool, writes Easterseals President and CEO Angela F. Williams.

By Angela F. Williams • Oct. 29, 2019

The 'happiest place on earth' underpays its female employees, lawsuit says

The Guardian reported that the class action "seeks to represent all women employed full-time by Disney in California since April 2015."

By Jennifer Carsen • Oct. 29, 2019

Safeway ends California cashier seat suit with $12M deal

Even seemingly small issues can quickly balloon into big, expensive problems for employers when employees sue on behalf of a class.

By Jennifer Carsen • Oct. 28, 2019

Employee absent nearly 60% of the time was unqualified under ADA

The ADA requires that employers accommodate workers with disabilities, but it doesn't require that essential functions be removed.

By Lisa Burden • Oct. 28, 2019

Santa Clara extinguishes firefighters' overtime suit with $2.7M settlement

The firefighters said the city miscalculated their regular rate of pay, the parameters of which the U.S. Department of Labor said it may soon clarify.

By Lisa Burden • Oct. 25, 2019

Taco Bell franchisee pays $225K for allegedly requesting too much info from green card holders

It's important to remember that employers cannot impose different or more stringent employment requirements on the basis of citizenship status or national origin.

By Jennifer Carsen • Oct. 25, 2019

Line speed trumps safety at Amazon, employee group alleges

The company, however, said the group's report is based on "a biased and unreliable survey" of workers at a Staten Island fulfillment center.

By Jennifer Carsen • Oct. 24, 2019

Glassdoor: Majority of employees have witnessed or experienced discrimination

Bias and discrimination remain powerful forces in the workplace, studies continue to show — and they are not always reflected in obvious behavior.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 24, 2019

3 workplace policies to rethink for 2020

From recruiting to timekeeping, recent claims have called into question several longstanding employer practices, writes HR Dive's lead editor, Kate Tornone.

By Kate Tornone • Oct. 24, 2019

Intel to pay $5M, adjust salaries to settle pay bias claims

Pay equity is a big concern for many companies, not just those facing an investigation. 

By Lisa Burden • Oct. 23, 2019

Lowe's beats discrimination claims with documentation

When confronted with bias allegations, proof of a legitimate business justification for the action in question can be an excellent defense.

By Jennifer Carsen • Oct. 23, 2019

40% of workers say their employers added new D&I policies in recent years

It's been almost two years since the #MeToo movement first came into the national spotlight, and reports of its impact on workplaces vary.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 23, 2019

Delta pays $3.5M to end improper overtime calculation claim

The plaintiffs alleged that Delta failed to consider shift differential payments and more in paying overtime.

By Lisa Burden • Oct. 22, 2019

Pennsylvania passes bill requiring construction employers to use E-Verify

President Trump has expressed interest in making E-Verify mandatory, possibly as part of a larger overhaul of U.S. immigration law. 

By Jennifer Carsen • Oct. 22, 2019

Don't let Halloween haunt your workplace: How to manage the holiday's risks

Among other things, HR should remind workers about anti-discrimination and anti-harassment policies, writes Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck Associate Hannah Caplan.

By Hannah Caplan • Oct. 21, 2019

Court approves Walmart's $14M pregnancy bias settlement

 A judge called the agreement "substantively fair, reasonable, and adequate."

By Jennifer Carsen • Updated April 30, 2020

MIT steps up sexual harassment training for employees, students

The changes were made after a survey revealed that 1 in 6 students experienced sexual harassment.

By Jennifer Carsen • Oct. 18, 2019

How pronoun policies can help HR referee when gender and religion clash

In general, employers have a lot of leeway over workplace policies, but they should be careful with phrasing, attorneys told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 18, 2019

DISH settles inaccessible job application claim for $1.25M

EEOC said it has the same expectations for employers operating in the virtual world as those operating brick-and-mortar facilities.

By Lisa Burden • Oct. 17, 2019

Worker's 'clear pattern' of performance problems allows Nike to prevail in retaliation case

While protected activity doesn't insulate an employee from discipline, experts say HR may still want to carefully review such decisions.

By Lisa Burden • Oct. 16, 2019