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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 -
Column
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 -
Opinion
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 -
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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 -
Walmart beats age claim by demonstrating evenly applied discipline
Uneven discipline can serve as evidence of discrimination, so HR professionals may need to ensure that policies are applied and enforced evenly.
By Jennifer Carsen • Oct. 16, 2019 -
Two years after #MeToo, managers receive more misconduct complaints than HR
HR will need to create a culture of respect and ensure that workers feel safe reporting misconduct.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 16, 2019 -
Inability to obtain certification rendered police officer unqualified under the ADA, 11th Cir. says
Courts often give deference to employers' determinations regarding essential functions, so up-to-date, written job descriptions are key.
By Lisa Burden • Oct. 15, 2019 -
11th Cir.: Employee whose sales accounts were transferred did not experience FMLA retaliation
The employee's allegations highlight an important lesson for employers: Employees in similar circumstances should generally be treated comparably.
By Jennifer Carsen • Oct. 15, 2019 -
Domino's franchisee delivers $800K settlement in drivers' underpayment suit
The settlement highlights a number of concerns — including tip credits and uniform deductions — that employers should note.
By Jennifer Carsen • Oct. 15, 2019 -
11th Cir.: Panel 'overwhelmingly preferred' fire chief candidate for experience, not race
The city of Americus, Georgia, showed it chose the other candidate based on education, training, experience and interview performance.
By Lisa Burden • Oct. 14, 2019 -
28% of California public companies still need female board members to comply with new law
The law, which has sparked similar attempts in other states, may place "constrained optimization" on some companies, one researcher told HR Dive.
By Ryan Golden • Oct. 14, 2019 -
EEOC: Pediatric group fired worker whose religion prohibited her from attending holiday party
When the employee asked to be excused from attending the holiday party, the practice owner fired the worker "on the spot" via text message, EEOC said.
By Lisa Burden • Oct. 11, 2019 -
Model's rigid schedule may have made her an employee, says 2nd Cir.
Courts and agencies use various tests to determine a worker's classification, but they all ultimately turn on how much control an employer exerts.
By Jennifer Carsen • Oct. 11, 2019 -
Workers with mental health disorders experience the most discrimination
HR may be able to show support to workers by initiating well-being programs, but they'll need C-suite buy-in to see success.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 11, 2019
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