Judge invalidates federal guidances that led to 'slower' H-1B processing

The ruling is the latest in a series of challenges plaguing administration of the H-1B visa program.

By Ryan Golden • March 19, 2020

Trump signs emergency coronavirus bill expanding FMLA, granting paid leave

The bill contains two key provisions covering workers employed by private entities and individuals that employ fewer than 500 employees.

By Ryan Golden • March 18, 2020

Documentation of poor performance defeats supervisor's race bias claim

The 6th Circuit noted the employer's multiple warnings that provided "many specific examples of ... substandard performance."

By Lisa Burden • March 18, 2020

'Abrasive' car salesman can move forward with age bias claim, 6th Cir. says

According to the AARP, workplace ageism remains the "last acceptable bias in America."

By Jennifer Carsen • March 17, 2020

NJ employers may need to accommodate medical marijuana use

HR pros face challenges in the space as states increasingly adopt laws allowing such use.

By Lisa Burden • March 17, 2020

Employer can't pin overtime violations on payroll employee, 9th Cir. concludes

The court said the staffing company could not avoid liability even though the move was taken at the direction of a client.

By Jennifer Carsen • March 16, 2020

Employee who allegedly used FMLA to attend NFL game has no claim, court says

Federally protected leave and vacations aren’t mutually exclusive, experts have said, but there are limits.

By Lisa Burden • March 16, 2020

Firefighter's self-assessed back injury not an ADA disability, 9th Cir. says

While 2009 amendments lowered the law's threshold for coverage, employees still must meet certain standards.

By Lisa Burden • March 16, 2020

Report: House scales back coronavirus leave bill, sends revisions to Senate

The U.S. Senate could take up the bill as early as Tuesday.

By Kate Tornone , Ryan Golden • Updated March 17, 2020

Dept. of Labor addresses coronavirus' FMLA, FLSA implications

Among other things, the agency discusses whether those unable to work from home must be paid and whether leave to avoid the pandemic is protected.

By Jennifer Carsen • March 13, 2020

Lawmakers, nurses demand increased Coronavirus protections for healthcare workers

House Democrats proposed a bill for an emergency temporary standard as nursing organizations held rallies to voice their concerns.

By Sheryl Estrada • Updated March 13, 2020

White accounting assistant's discipline based on mishandling money, not race, 3rd. Cir. says

The employee was suspended without pay after $500 went missing and police concluded they had sufficient evidence to arrest her.

By Lisa Burden • March 12, 2020

Manufacturer to pay $93K to settle claims it permitted 'an ugly mix' of sexism, racism

The settlement also requires that the company provide extensive training to its owner, managers and employees.

By Lisa Burden • March 11, 2020

Congressional Dems push for guaranteed paid sick leave in response to coronavirus

Access to paid sick leave has grown since 2010, but that access is still not uniform in the U.S.

By Ryan Golden • March 11, 2020

Marriott worker called 'Egyptian rat' can proceed with claim, 2nd Cir. says

The plaintiff said he drove to company headquarters to complain when HR didn't respond, allegedly to no avail.

By Jennifer Carsen • March 11, 2020

Virginia outlaws hair discrimination

California was the first state to ban discrimination based on hair when it passed the CROWN Act in 2019.

By Lisa Burden • March 10, 2020

6th Cir: Employee mistakenly fired for stealing didn't show discrimination

As the court in this case pointed out, "Mistakes happen. Including in the context of employment decisions."

By Jennifer Carsen • March 9, 2020

HR manager's firing 7 days after FMLA leave wasn't retaliatory, 5th Cir. says

The employer presented "strong evidence" that her termination was due to poor performance, the court found.

By Lisa Burden • March 9, 2020

DHS: No additional H-2B visas 'until further notice'

The agency cited economic circumstances as a reason for the move.

By Ryan Golden • Updated April 3, 2020

Most nursing moms lack time to pump at work, survey finds

One respondent said she had resorted to pumping in a shower stall.

By Jennifer Carsen • March 6, 2020

Bloomberg LP mandates employees take bystander anti-sex harassment training course

The announcement follows criticism of the company and its founder, former presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg, during the Feb. 19 Democratic debate.

By Ryan Golden • March 5, 2020

Disciplinary action against female officer was 'run-of-the-mill,' court says

Employers are entitled to make legitimate, nondiscriminatory personnel decisions, even when protected activity is involved. 

By Lisa Burden • March 5, 2020

Court: FMLA didn't cover Apple worker's leave to care for niece, nephew

The employee took about one day off every two weeks and was eventually fired for an unrelated issue, though his evaluations mentioned his "spotty attendance."

By Jennifer Carsen • March 5, 2020

Nissan failed to show ADA interactive process, court says, reviving lawsuit

The company allegedly required the worker, a transplant recipient, to return from leave with no restrictions – a policy that violates the ADA, EEOC has said.

By Lisa Burden • March 4, 2020

Trump announces EEOC, NLRB nominations

Particularly notable for employers is one EEOC nominee who worked to extend nondiscrimination rights to LGBT individuals.

By Kate Tornone • March 4, 2020