New York Jets player sues NFL for disability discrimination

Employees and employers often arrive at an agreeable accommodation, but one misinformed manager can cause trouble, experts have said.

By Jennifer Carsen • Oct. 3, 2019

9th Cir.: McDonald's not a joint employer under California law

While the case dealt with state law, it's nonetheless good news for employers concerned about joint employer liability — an issue that remains in flux. 

By Jennifer Carsen • Oct. 2, 2019

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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

BofA, Dell, Goldman Sachs to pay $20M to settle DOL discrimination claims

The agreements indicate the department is committed to enforcement of anti-discrimination laws despite pro-employer shifts in recent years.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 2, 2019

Logic Staffing pays $170K to settle claim that it refused to hire deaf candidates

EEOC said its lawsuit was the third legal action filed in the region in 2018 that alleged an employer refused to hire people who are deaf.

By Lisa Burden • Oct. 2, 2019

74 employers have used DOL's new self-reporting program, paying out $4M

The Wage and Hour Division holds out the PAID program as a success, but is it a good deal for employers?

By Jennifer Carsen • Oct. 1, 2019

Court revives claim of worker demoted to shoveling sewage after child's diagnosis

The ADA protects workers against bias based on a "known relationship or association" with someone who has a disability.

By Lisa Burden • Oct. 1, 2019

NLRB judge finds Elon Musk's tweet violated labor law

Among other things, Musk has been ordered to read a notice to employees to reassure them that Tesla and its managers are bound by the NLRA.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 1, 2019

Employer will pay $925K to settle claims involving third-party harassment

The agency noted that employers cannot rely on the preferences of co-workers, customers or clients as the basis for adverse employment actions. 

By Lisa Burden • Sept. 30, 2019

Woman allegedly called 'little old lady' by manager gets age discrimination trial

The facts suggested the plaintiff was fired despite "effective and satisfactory" job performance, an appeals court said.

By Jennifer Carsen • Sept. 27, 2019

Couple wins $11.4M jury award in race discrimination case

The plaintiff said her complaints were sabotaged by the Michigan Department of Corrections' harassment counselor.

By Lisa Burden • Sept. 27, 2019

Lawmakers float tax credit advance as a paid leave compromise

A bipartisan pair of senators believe their plan could provide funding for parents without "making the perfect the enemy of the good."

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 26, 2019

3rd Cir.: Supervisor fired for loss of $130K, not age or disability

As a recent case illustrates, protected leave does not insulate an employee from legitimate discipline, up to and including termination. 

By Jennifer Carsen • Sept. 26, 2019

Marquez Brothers pays $2M to settle EEOC allegations it preferred Hispanic applicants

Lawsuits addressing a subset of national origin discrimination, language discrimination, are on the upswing.

By Lisa Burden • Sept. 26, 2019

UPS pays $2.25M to settle EEOC claims it denied pregnant women light duty

Experts have said pregnant workers must be provided with the same access to light duty that other employees receive. 

By Lisa Burden • Sept. 25, 2019

EEOC: Utility company fired worker who refused to disclose medications to supervisor

The EEOC has said policies requiring employees to disclose their use of prescription medications are unlawful under the ADA.

By Lisa Burden • Sept. 24, 2019

As overtime rule drops, experts recommend audits, training

The rule may face legal challenges, but that shouldn't delay employer compliance efforts, experts told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 24, 2019

PacSun pays $85K to settle claim it wouldn't hire applicant who used a wheelchair

The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits employers from using certain criteria that may screen out applicants with disabilities.

By Ryan Golden • Updated Sept. 26, 2019

Google engineer claims retaliation and discrimination in hiring, pay and promotions

Pay equity is a big concern these days and not just at Google, yet many employers aren't taking active steps to remedy compensation inequities.

By Jennifer Carsen • Sept. 24, 2019

DOL finalizes $35K overtime threshold

The update takes effect Jan. 1 and is perhaps one of the most anticipated rulemakings from DOL.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 24, 2019

Employer's maximum leave policy violated ADA, EEOC says

Unpaid leave for a worker with a disability may be a required reasonable accommodation if it does not pose an undue hardship.

By Jennifer Carsen • Sept. 24, 2019

4th Cir.: 'Handful of incidents' didn't constitute hostile work environment

In its guidance, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has said that petty slights and isolated incidents don't rise to the level of illegality.

By Lisa Burden • Sept. 23, 2019

Senate confirms Scalia as Secretary of Labor

The former Solicitor of Labor appeared measured in his responses during a hearing that saw criticism of his record as a management-side attorney.

By Ryan Golden • Updated Sept. 26, 2019

U.S. Forest Service worker's reassignment was for budget reasons, not sex bias

The pay and grade of the plaintiff's new position "directly matched" that of her former position, said the 2nd Circuit.

By Lisa Burden • Sept. 23, 2019

Senate DOL funding proposal ignores White House cuts

Proposed increases for the Wage and Hour Division, in particular, wouldn't drastically impact enforcement efforts, one former DOL official told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 20, 2019

Google worker says manager drove him out: 'Tell grandpa to pick up the pace'

The suit comes just weeks after Google settled a class action for $11 million after 227 plaintiffs alleged systemic age discrimination.

By Jennifer Carsen • Sept. 20, 2019