Goldman Sachs bumps up paid parental leave to 20 weeks

The policy change comes as other employers face discrimination claims over leave length.

By Dan Ennis , Liza Casabona • Nov. 6, 2019

Reporting requirements, talent market pressure employers to conduct pay audits

For employers motivated to ensure their pay practices are equitable, an audit may reveal where they need to improve.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Katie Clarey • Nov. 5, 2019

In 'welcome news' for employers, DOL proposes fluctuating workweek update

The proposed rule, announced Monday, is just one of several Trump administration regulatory wage-and-hour priorities.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 5, 2019

White Starbucks manager fired after Philly incident alleges race bias

The suit follows one of the most significant case studies of corporate social responsibility and HR management in recent history.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 4, 2019

Cop told to tone down his 'gayness' for promotion agrees to $10M settlement

Of nine applicants, only the plaintiff and another man with a "history of disciplinary/performance issues" allegedly were not promoted to lieutenant.

By Lisa Burden • Updated Feb. 15, 2020

Beverage distributor pays $950K to settle claims that sales assignments were discriminatory

BBI denied that it engaged in any discriminatory or unlawful conduct, according to a statement released by the EEOC.

By Lisa Burden • Nov. 1, 2019

Jury's finding that barbers were independent contractors can stand, 11th Cir. says

There are various tests for determining whether a worker is a contractor, but they generally boil down to how much control an employer has.

By Jennifer Carsen • Nov. 1, 2019

1 in 10 New Yorkers say they've experienced 'quid pro quo' sexual harassment

New research from Cornell notes that harassment may be a widespread structural issue rather than simply "a few bad apples."

By Jennifer Carsen • Oct. 31, 2019

'Old-timer' comments made outside work didn't show age bias, court says

A plaintiff also presented an email in which the CFO said the company was looking for "young sharks" for junior sales positions.

By Lisa Burden • Oct. 31, 2019

Uber, Lyft back ballot initiative to abate California's gig worker 'ABC test'

The coalition, which also includes Doordash and Instacart, wants to bring the issue of worker classification to state residents after a failed effort to defeat Assembly Bill No. 5.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 31, 2019

School axed worker not for race but for refusal to chaperone zoo trip he found dangerous

The plaintiff refused to go to the zoo because, as the court said, having never been to a zoo, he "feared that he and his students would be in danger there."

By Lisa Burden • Oct. 31, 2019

10 compliance nightmares that will make HR pros scream

When allegations of employee rights abuses travel through the court system, it offers a glimpse of the drama dogging HR departments.

Oct. 30, 2019

National Safety Council says no amount of marijuana is OK for 'safety sensitive' jobs

The discrepancy between state cannabis laws and the drug's illegality at the federal level creates enforcement problems for employers.

By Jennifer Carsen • Oct. 30, 2019

Unlock a valuable talent pool by pursuing workers with disabilities

By auditing their hiring practices and evaluating their workplaces for inclusivity, employers can access this talent pool, writes Easterseals President and CEO Angela F. Williams.

By Angela F. Williams • Oct. 29, 2019

The 'happiest place on earth' underpays its female employees, lawsuit says

The Guardian reported that the class action "seeks to represent all women employed full-time by Disney in California since April 2015."

By Jennifer Carsen • Oct. 29, 2019

Safeway ends California cashier seat suit with $12M deal

Even seemingly small issues can quickly balloon into big, expensive problems for employers when employees sue on behalf of a class.

By Jennifer Carsen • Oct. 28, 2019

Employee absent nearly 60% of the time was unqualified under ADA

The ADA requires that employers accommodate workers with disabilities, but it doesn't require that essential functions be removed.

By Lisa Burden • Oct. 28, 2019

Santa Clara extinguishes firefighters' overtime suit with $2.7M settlement

The firefighters said the city miscalculated their regular rate of pay, the parameters of which the U.S. Department of Labor said it may soon clarify.

By Lisa Burden • Oct. 25, 2019

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

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