Nurse staffing firm to pay $3.2M to settle overtime claims

The workers claimed the staffing company used an incorrect "regular rate" to calculate overtime pay.

By Jennifer Carsen • Jan. 31, 2020

Staffing firms can sue employers for race bias, 5th Cir. says

A kitchen staffing company looking to work with a Dallas hospital was allegedly told that the hospital chef only wanted to work with Hispanic workers. 

By Jennifer Carsen • Jan. 30, 2020

Don't 'play the pity card': Grocer pays $2.8M to settle pregnancy accommodation claims

The store allegedly refused to accommodate pregnant workers, despite offering light duty to those similarly situated, the class action suit said.

By Lisa Burden • Jan. 30, 2020

Discrimination, sexual harassment complaints are down, EEOC reports

The trend may be the result of a high demand for labor, experts have said.

By Lisa Burden • Jan. 29, 2020

Chipotle to pay more than $1M, settle Massachusetts child labor violations

The news comes just months after competitor Qdoba faced child labor law violations in the same state.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 28, 2020

PNC pays $2.75M to settle unpaid time suit

Customer service reps claimed PNC failed to accurately track their hours worked and required them to work off-the-clock overtime.

By Jennifer Carsen • Jan. 28, 2020

New Jersey becomes 1st state to require severance for mass layoffs

The law also requires increased notice time for certain plant closures, transfers and layoffs.

By Jennifer Carsen • Jan. 27, 2020

Florida state employees claim gender-affirming care denials violated Title VII

The suit comes at an uncertain moment for federal LGBTQ workplace discrimination protections.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 24, 2020

Transgender employee fired for 'bad attitude' can advance discrimination claim

While the extent of Title VII's protections for gender identity is still unclear, experts say employers should strive to create a culture of inclusivity.

By Jennifer Carsen • Jan. 24, 2020

Code inspector described as 'danger to the public' loses race bias appeal

Employers have a right to make personnel decisions, but uneven discipline can serve as evidence of discrimination or retaliation in lawsuits.

By Lisa Burden • Jan. 24, 2020

Court OKs transfer as religious accommodation for worker who refused vaccine

Federal law does not require an employer to provide an employee's preferred accommodation, the 5th Circuit said.

By Lisa Burden • Jan. 23, 2020

Firefighters paid above FLSA requirements were not underpaid overtime, 9th Cir. says

Generally, non-exempt employees must receive overtime pay for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek.

By Jennifer Carsen • Jan. 23, 2020

11 California employment law changes for 2020

Employers in the state may need to brush up on recent changes and prepare for those still to come.

By Aman Kidwai • Jan. 23, 2020

Data security and marijuana laws are causing HR pros the most worry in 2020

Compensation, scheduling, leaves and employee handbooks are also areas of concern from a compliance perspective, an XpertHR survey found.

By Jennifer Carsen • Jan. 22, 2020

8th Cir.: Prof fired not for disability bias but for illicit relationship with student

Employers that act appropriately and quickly in responding to harassment complaints tend to fare well in court, experts say.

By Lisa Burden • Jan. 22, 2020

Account exec was let go because of low sales, not age or gender bias, court says

The court noted that the ADEA "does not require [an employer's] business decisions be wise, just nondiscriminatory."

By Lisa Burden • Jan. 21, 2020

Supreme Court to review Trump admin's ACA contraceptive opt-out

A ruling by the High Court could offer clarity on an ACA component that has been the subject of regulatory activity and litigation for years.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 21, 2020

House passes bill requiring accommodations for pregnant workers

If enacted, the PWFA would be a major update to federal protections for pregnant employees and job applicants.

By Ryan Golden • Updated Sept. 18, 2020

Could college athletes win labor rights in a matter of years?

Players are compensated only with a scholarship and, for some, a cost-of-living stipend. But that may be changing, with California leading the charge.

By Aman Kidwai • Jan. 17, 2020

5th Cir.: Salaried pay does not itself establish overtime exemption

An employee must demonstrate several factors to be exempt from overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

By Jennifer Carsen • Jan. 17, 2020

Philadelphia calls out alleged labor law 'bad actors'

The "shaming" approach is a creative, low-cost enforcement technique, experts told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 17, 2020

Police officer with PTSD couldn't perform job's essential functions, 5th Cir. says

An employee who cannot perform the essential functions of a job, either with or without a reasonable accommodation, generally cannot invoke the ADA's protections.

By Lisa Burden • Jan. 16, 2020

Employees earned record number of class certifications in 2019

While agency guidance and Supreme Court rulings have favored employers lately, companies still face litigation troubles.

By Jennifer Carsen • Jan. 16, 2020

CNN to pay $76M to settle back pay dispute

The network's payout is both the largest monetary remedy in NLRB history and a reminder of employers' obligations toward outgoing unions.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 15, 2020

Execs allege race discrimination at McDonald's

The plaintiffs alleged the company "purged" black executives, getting rid of 30 black officers and demoting five in recent years.

By Lisa Burden • Jan. 15, 2020