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Employee had 'unequivocal' notice of arbitration agreement, 5th Cir. rules
The employer provided notice in a mailed brochure, on its internal website and in posters throughout the workplace, among other things.
By Jennifer Carsen • Oct. 11, 2019 -
8th Cir.: Dollar General worker didn't need 'magic words' to ask for ADA accommodation
A supervisor allegedly told the worker she could remain employed only if she "could do the job and not be sick all the time."
By Lisa Burden • Oct. 10, 2019 -
EEOC: Walmart refused to allow applicant with disability to take physical assessment
"This case is a clear example of an employer jumping to conclusions based on an applicant's obvious disability," an EEOC regional attorney said.
By Lisa Burden • Oct. 9, 2019 -
Court OKs Waste Pro garbage collectors' overtime, joint employment suit
The order could allow a jury to decide whether Waste Pro USA was a joint employer along with Waste Pro of Florida, Inc., and therefore liable for the alleged violations.
By Jennifer Carsen • Oct. 9, 2019 -
At SCOTUS, future of LGBTQ worker rights may hinge on a single word
Regardless of how the court rules, it won't necessarily change employer practices, attorneys told HR Dive.
By Ryan Golden , Katie Clarey • Oct. 9, 2019 -
5 weeks of additional leave may be an ADA reasonable accommodation, 9th Circuit says
Employers don't need to allow "indefinite" leave, but requests with an end date require an individual analysis.
By Lisa Burden • Oct. 8, 2019 -
DOL takes a second swing at tip credit, pooling regs
The proposal would allow employers who do not take a tip credit against the minimum wage to operate a tip pool that includes employees who don't traditionally receive tips.
By Kate Tornone • Oct. 7, 2019 -
Houston proved it rejected applicant for lack of qualification, not race, court says
As this case illustrates, documentation can make or break an employer's defense in a lawsuit.
By Lisa Burden • Oct. 7, 2019 -
New OSHA weighting system could lead to more inspections
The process, rolled out this week, could put increased emphasis on the Fatal Four, a former DOL official said.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 7, 2019 -
Employment agreements can't shorten workers' windows for bias suits, 6th Circuit says
"Any alterations to the statutory limitation period ... remov[e] the incentive of employers to cooperate with the EEOC," the court said.
By Jennifer Carsen • Oct. 4, 2019 -
Worker alleges Taco Bell fired him for refusing to lie his way out of jury duty
An exception to the "employment at will" doctrine protects employees who refuse to participate in an illegal act, court documents noted.
By Lisa Burden • Oct. 4, 2019 -
EEOC sues rehab clinic for denying pregnant woman leave it had previously granted others
Compliance training on state and federal legal requirements for pregnant workers can prevent worker requests from turning into legal actions.
By Lisa Burden • Oct. 4, 2019 -
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 -
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 -
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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 -
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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
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