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    4th Cir. won't revive white prison guard's race bias suit

    The "mere fact that a new job assignment is less appealing" does not constitute an adverse employment action, the court said.

    By Lisa Burden • Sept. 21, 2020
  • DOL to plug COVID-19 paid leave on TV, aiming to 'reach many millions more'

    Employers should create an infrastructure to manage leave requests, one source told HR Dive.

    By Aman Kidwai • Sept. 21, 2020
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    Inside the rapidly changing world of compliance

    The HR landscape is ever-shifting, leaving compliance professionals to meet today’s requirements while keeping an eye on the future.

    By HR Dive staff
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    'An educator at heart': One leader's unusual path to compliance

    Brandy Smith of Lincoln Financial Group shares how she has remained her authentic self while advancing in the compliance field. 

    By Sheryl Estrada • Sept. 21, 2020
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    Chipotle fired employee for assault complaint, EEOC alleges

    The employee was fired days after saying she planned to escalate her complaint, according to the enforcement agency.

    By Lisa Burden • Sept. 18, 2020
  • Attorneys advise 'wait-and-see' position on joint employment

    Employers have long sought clarity on regulations governing FLSA joint-employer status; last week, a judge's decision added yet another wrinkle.

    By Sept. 17, 2020
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    Pay transparency takes center stage as more workers talk wages

    From video game publishers to coffee shops, pay disclosures are rattling HR. Sources say employers need to be careful when forming a response.

    By Sept. 17, 2020
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    California wildfires raise questions on worker safety, leave

    The event may create complications and liabilities for employers if not handled appropriately, according to state guidance.

    By Aman Kidwai • Sept. 16, 2020
  • OSU laid off 53-year-old HR pro based on his age, EEOC suit says

    The Ohio State University, however, said it is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce.

    By Lisa Burden • Sept. 16, 2020
  • ADA protected school employees' advocacy for students with disabilities, 6th Cir. says

    The nurses clashed with school officials and parents over treatment for two students with diabetes.

    By Lisa Burden • Sept. 16, 2020
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    Biden doubles down on $15 minimum wage, end to tip credit

    The Democratic presidential candidate also said he opposes the subminimum wage for workers with disabilities.

    By Aman Kidwai • Sept. 15, 2020
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    Apple employees must be paid for time spent in bag checks, 9th Cir. affirms

    Apple forfeited the opportunity to argue that the time spent in security checks was de minimis because it didn't raise the defense early enough, the court said.

    By Lisa Burden • Sept. 15, 2020
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    EEOC: Non-profit refused to hire former employee due to prior workplace injury

    Among other relief, the agency has requested mandatory training for the organization's HR staff.

    By Lisa Burden • Sept. 14, 2020
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    DOL revises FFCRA rules in response to court ruling

    The update revises the department's position on which healthcare providers may be excluded from emergency paid leave, as well as certain documentation requirements.

    By Updated Sept. 14, 2020
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    Deloitte's family leave policy 'comes with a huge catch,' lawsuit claims

    A former employee alleged that after taking 16 weeks' leave, she was informed she could not return.

    By Lisa Burden • Sept. 14, 2020
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    Mailbag: An employee is afraid to return to work. What do we do?

    When someone raises a concern, "really listen to what they have to say," one source told HR Dive.

    By Sept. 14, 2020
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    EEOC: ADA allows managers to report workers' COVID-19 infections, but there are limits

    The agency also clarified the circumstances under which employers may ask workers about COVID-19 positivity, symptoms and exposure.

    By Sept. 11, 2020
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    'You're kind of getting up there in years'; 6th Cir. revives age-based firing claim

    The statement — made in response to the plaintiff asking why he was being fired — was direct evidence of discrimination, the court said.

    By Lisa Burden • Sept. 10, 2020
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    Prof's complaint to college's accrediting body wasn't protected activity, 5th Cir. says

    The court also noted that the 10-month gap between the filing of the defamation lawsuit and Aguillard's protected activity was too long to support a retaliation claim.

    By Lisa Burden • Sept. 10, 2020
  • One Kings Lane workers allege furloughs were based on pregnancy

    Among other things, the plaintiffs pointed to comments about "work-life balance" as evidence of the alleged discrimination.

    By Lisa Burden • Sept. 9, 2020
  • 6th Circuit reverses ex-Ford engineer's $15M jury verdict

    The court said there was "insufficient evidence" of a hostile work environment and retaliatory conduct toward the former employee.

    By Sept. 9, 2020
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    Judge blocks DOL's 'vertical' joint employment rule

    The court said the regulation, which addressed situations involving staffing companies and subcontractors, was inconsistent with the FLSA.

    By Sept. 9, 2020
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    Court revives Facebook employee's suit based on supervisor's racist comments

    The 4th Circuit pointed out that the decision not to promote the plaintiff was made by a supervisor who was fired for using racial slurs when talking about Black employees.

    By Lisa Burden • Sept. 8, 2020
  • Subway, Pepsi-Cola Bottling NY among employers that self-reported wage violations to DOL

    In total, documents obtained by HR Dive show that PAID program participants paid more than $4 million in back wages through Sept. 19, 2019.

    By , Sept. 4, 2020
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    Wells Fargo to make 580 job offers to settle DOL discrimination claims

    The employer also agreed to pay $7.8 million to resolve OFCCP's charges.

    By Lisa Burden • Sept. 3, 2020
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    DOL comments on reimbursement methods for delivery drivers' personal vehicle use

    Though the recent batch of letters provided some helpful clarifications, there are some limits to employers' ability to rely on them as a legal defense.

    By Sept. 3, 2020