Bill floats full FMLA leave for spouses working for one employer

Spouses who double as colleagues are limited to a combined 12 weeks of FMLA leave per year following the birth or adoption of a child or to care for an ill family member.

By Jennifer Carsen • Nov. 19, 2019

UChicago perpetuated a 'good ol' boys club,' women allege

Sometimes, a workplace culture is problematic from a legal and morale standpoint. How does HR remedy this?

By Jennifer Carsen • Nov. 18, 2019

Massachusetts General Hospital settles whistleblower's complaint for $13M

Some experts have suggested that employers embrace whistleblowers as an important source of feedback.

By Lisa Burden • Nov. 18, 2019

'Times have changed:' Vague remarks fail to support age suit

Age-related statements can support a discrimination claim, but this generally doesn't include "simple teasing" or "offhand comments."

By Jennifer Carsen • Nov. 18, 2019

Survey: Most HR managers aren't taking employee data security seriously

As the workplace becomes increasingly disparate thanks to remote work, HR may have to pay closer attention to data protection.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 18, 2019

A running list of where the 2020 presidential candidates stand on paid family leave

Just nine candidates now vie for the presidency. Here's what they have to say about paid family leave.

By Kate Tornone • Nov. 18, 2019

Oil field services companies pay $1.2M to settle EEOC race discrimination claims

Experts generally agree that to reduce harassment in the workplace, training is a must — and it must be backed by good policies and a culture of respect.

By Lisa Burden • Nov. 15, 2019

Suit: Urban Outfitters worker 'abruptly' terminated after announcing pregnancy plans

The plaintiff's manager allegedly demoted her when she returned from a first maternity leave, stating "your priorities are in other places."

By Jennifer Carsen • Nov. 15, 2019

US women's soccer team scores class cert for equal pay suit

This suit highlights the growing pressure on employers to achieve and maintain pay equity.

By Lisa Burden • Nov. 15, 2019

Rapid retail hiring may have caused first static US workplace injury rate in years

The problem has become more pronounced due to a high number of seasonal and temporary workers, an attorney told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 15, 2019

Class action suit alleges McDonald's manager groped, shoved employee

At the heart of the allegations is McDonald's status as a franchisor, and the consequences that may hold for workers.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 14, 2019

DLA Piper admin alleges she was fired for being old, 'not attractive enough'

The law firm is now facing three such claims, according to news reports.

By Lisa Burden • Nov. 14, 2019

5th Cir.: Improvement plan, other slights weren't Title VII adverse actions

The teacher's claims failed because the court said the incidents in question did not affect job duties, compensation or benefits.

By Lisa Burden • Nov. 14, 2019

'Smoking gun' evidence gives weight to nurse's disability discrimination claim, 6th Cir. says

The defendant said it fired Paula Babb due to two errors she made, but emails reveal it cited her worsening eyesight as the reason for her termination.

By Jennifer Carsen • Nov. 14, 2019

Court vacates religious exemption for healthcare workers

The regulation, set to take effect Nov. 22, would have allowed individuals and entities receiving federal funds to refuse to perform certain services.

By Jennifer Carsen • Nov. 14, 2019

Dell prioritizes women, people of color in 10-year culture strategy

The company aims to have black and Hispanic workers make up 15% of its U.S. management team by 2030.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 14, 2019

Resource Actions: How social media challenged HR in 2019

An FMLA fishing trip and an Elmo meme showed how platforms can create unintended workplace consequences.

By Kathryn Moody , Ryan Golden • Nov. 14, 2019

Employer's consistent disciplinary actions defeat retaliation claim

A plaintiff alleged she was fired for reporting sexual harassment, but the employer was able to show that she had improperly accessed confidential records.

By Lisa Burden • Nov. 13, 2019

Jury sides with Amazon in religious discrimination lawsuit

The plaintiff alleged he was "repeatedly subjected to demeaning comments directed at his national origin, religion, and marital status."

By Jennifer Carsen • Nov. 13, 2019

9th Cir.: 'Simple teasing' doesn't amount to discrimination

Additionally, the court said there was no evidence that the employer knew about the mistreatment and failed to take remedial action.

By Jennifer Carsen • Nov. 13, 2019

Sales director fired for unprofessional behavior failed to show age bias, 5th Cir. concludes

The plaintiff alleged the employer's failure to follow internal investigtion policies amounted to age discrimination, but the appeals court disagreed.

By Lisa Burden • Nov. 12, 2019

JetBlue apologizes after employee dressed up as 'homeless' person for Halloween

Halloween can be fun, but the holiday can create truly terrifying problems for grown-ups at work in the form of bad PR and even lawsuits.

By Jennifer Carsen • Nov. 12, 2019

How to get middle managers to commit to D&I — even when they don't want to

HR can make the stakes clear but also should be prepared to design around the unwilling, panelists at an ABA conference told attendees last week.

By Katie Clarey • Nov. 11, 2019

EEOC commissioner: It's an 'interesting moment' to talk pay data collection

Despite challenges in collecting the Component 2 data, EEOC considers addressing pay gaps a priority, Commissioner Charlotte A. Burrows told attendees at a conference.

By Katie Clarey • Nov. 11, 2019

OFCCP collected record $40M in class settlements for 2019

To prevent pay discrimination and fend off settlements, HR can review organizational compensation policies and conduct regular pay audits.

By Lisa Burden • Nov. 11, 2019