ADA Title III lawsuits hit another all-time high in 2019

The statute requires places of "public accommodation" to remove barriers to access for individuals with disabilities, including online spaces.

By Jennifer Carsen • March 4, 2020

NYC Chipotle worker gets job back in sick leave settlement

The restaurant chain has been under scrutiny in several states.

By Lisa Burden • March 4, 2020

A top White House official said 'we need more immigrants.' What does that mean to employers?

Employer stakeholders said they were "heartened" by acting Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney's comments, but remain skeptical of the administration's approach.

By Ryan Golden • March 4, 2020

Appeals Court revives UberBLACK drivers' employee classification claim

The employment status of gig-economy workers has been a controversial topic over the past few years.

By Aman Kidwai • March 3, 2020

Hospital worker fired for disclosing patient information, not race and sex

Thorough investigations and strong documentation can help protect employers from allegations of wrongdoing.

By Jennifer Carsen • March 3, 2020

5th Cir.: Employee unable to work because of PTSD had no ADA protection

Essential functions are the fundamental job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without an accommodation.

By Lisa Burden • March 2, 2020

'A source of tremendous discrimination': Why hair policies matter

Organizations say they have hair policies for safety reasons, but they may have a discriminatory impact, sources told HR Dive.

By Pamela DeLoatch • Feb. 28, 2020

'Do you want to coach or do you want to pump?' Worker says NHL team fired her for breastfeeding

A former youth skating coach for the organization that operates the Pittsburgh Penguins sued the company, alleging she was subjected to bias and retaliation.

By Lisa Burden • Feb. 28, 2020

EEOC suit: Doubletree operators failed to stop sexual harassment

The agency said it is seeking financial damages and an order that the employer provide sexual harassment training.

By Lisa Burden • Feb. 27, 2020

SCOTUS won't hear ex-Walgreens employee's religious discrimination case

Though the case raised two important Title VII issues, it "does not present a good vehicle" to examine them, one justice wrote.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 26, 2020

Fitness instructor fired 'only hours' after filing complaint can continue retaliation, bias charge

While timing alone can establish a prima facie case of retaliation, it's not always enough to carry a claim.

By Lisa Burden • Feb. 26, 2020

2nd Cir.: Sales rep with migraines triggered by work had no ADA disability

A disability is a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, according to the federal law.

By Lisa Burden • Feb. 26, 2020

Senior living company to pay $2M to settle suit alleging '100% healed' policy

The news follows a spate of EEOC suits and settlements targeting similar policies in recent years.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 26, 2020

NLRB finalizes joint employer rule

The rule effectively overturns the joint-employer standard established by the Obama-era NLRB's 2015 decision in Browning-Ferris Industries.

By Ryan Golden • Updated Feb. 25, 2020

US women's soccer players seek summary judgment, could be due $66M, economist says

The U.S. Soccer Federation shot back, however, saying the "plaintiffs want the court to force U.S. Soccer into paying them as though they negotiated a different contract."

By Sheryl Estrada • Feb. 25, 2020

JPMorgan Chase sued for allegedly placing black bankers at lower-income branches

They were also allegedly denied the opportunity, based on their assignments, to participate in a lucrative "Private Client" program.

By Jennifer Carsen • Feb. 24, 2020

1 year between complaint and firing doesn't show bias, 5th Cir. says

Employers that can appropriately justify discipline may be in a good position to defend themselves even if temporal distance is minimal, however.

By Jennifer Carsen • Feb. 21, 2020

New Jersey proposal would mandate discrimination, harassment policies

The bill continues a trend among state and local governments, particularly those governed by Democratic majorities.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 21, 2020

Wendy's pays $400K to settle Massachusetts child labor charges

Several of the nation's biggest restaurant chains have been charged with violating Massachusetts' child labor laws. 

By Lisa Burden • Feb. 20, 2020

Ulta pays $1.75M to settle suit involving off-the-clock work claims

The settlement will cover 23,767 class members. The average estimated payment rings in at $44.38, with the largest payment at $222.45.

By Lisa Burden • Feb. 19, 2020

California Apple employees owed pay for time spent waiting on bag checks

A state court said the workers were "clearly" subject to Apple's control during the waiting time.

By Jennifer Carsen • Feb. 19, 2020

Google engineer's complaint about diversity was protected, NLRB says

Although some of the comments were "somewhat insensitive towards women and minorities," protections still applied, the Board said.

By Jennifer Carsen • Feb. 19, 2020

Professor's poor treatment wasn't discrimination, 11th Cir. rules

The court noted an employer may fire a worker for a "good reason, a bad reason, a reason based on erroneous fact, or for no reason at all, as long as its action is not a discriminatory reason."

By Lisa Burden • Feb. 18, 2020

Advocacy group moves to protect Glassdoor poster identity

The company that filed suit said it believes negative comments on the job reviewing site are a breach of the contract former employees signed.

By Aman Kidwai • Updated Feb. 18, 2020

Alleged plan to remove 'old-timers' wasn't enough to keep age suit alive

For stray remarks to defeat a motion for summary judgment, they must closely relate in time to the adverse action, the 7th Cir. said.

By Lisa Burden • Feb. 17, 2020