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EEOC: Employer fired worker for blood disorder, said it thought it hired 'healthy' person
Many employers have ended up in expensive litigation because of comments made by managers and supervisors.
By Lisa Burden • July 11, 2019 -
Medical coders win $1.5M in misclassification wage suit settlement
Misclassification of employees as independent contractors can be a costly mistake for employers, particularly when it affects a large group of workers.
By Jennifer Carsen • July 11, 2019 -
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TrendlineInside 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.
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New gender discrimination claims widen Disney class-action suit
The suit alleges Disney routinely paid women less than men in similar jobs and denied women promotions.
By Ryan Golden , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 10, 2019 -
'Shifting justifications' prompt 9th Cir. to overturn Wells Fargo summary judgment
An email from a supervisor undercut the bank's argument that the plaintiff was fired because her position was eliminated in restructuring.
By Lisa Burden • July 10, 2019 -
9th Cir. vacates DirecTV gig worker suit, makes room for Dynamex application
The technicians have "substantial control over the performance of work orders," the court said.
By Jennifer Carsen • July 10, 2019 -
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EEOC says Citizens Bank failed to accommodate worker with anxiety, forced him to quit
The agency claims that the bank engaged in disability bias when it refused to reassign an employee to one of several vacant positions.
By Jennifer Carsen • July 9, 2019 -
More than 200 corporations sign amicus brief for LGBTQ rights in SCOTUS cases
Lambda Legal described it as a "landmark brief" with more corporate signers than any other previous brief supporting the LGBTQ community.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 9, 2019 -
California outlaws hair discrimination in the workplace
The law makes California the first state to include hair texture and specific hairstyles within legal definitions of racial discrimination.
By Rosie Bradbury • July 9, 2019 -
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9th Cir.: 'De minimis' standard doesn't apply to Nike, Converse bag inspections
The circuit allowed the employees' claims to go forward, reversing prior verdicts in favor of both Nike and Converse due to California's labor code.
By Jennifer Carsen • July 9, 2019 -
Hospital pays $74K after allegedly refusing to accommodate religious objection to vaccine
The EEOC has cracked down on mandatory vaccination policies in recent years even as they gain new ground among medical providers.
By Lisa Burden • July 9, 2019 -
7th Cir.: American Airlines employee with MS no longer qualified after restructuring
Although the employee had successfully worked mostly from home for years, her job responsibilities changed after her department was restructured.
By Jennifer Carsen • July 9, 2019 -
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Senate confirms 2 nominations to key EEOC posts
The agency will see the return of one of its commissioners in addition to the introduction of a new general counsel.
By Ryan Golden • Updated Aug. 5, 2019 -
EEOC sues health facility that rescinded job offer to applicant on anxiety meds
Federal law requires employers to try to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities who are properly using prescription medications.
By Lisa Burden • July 8, 2019 -
DOL clarifies overtime calculations for certain nondiscretionary bonuses
In an opinion letter, the Wage and Hour Division weighed in on an employer's recalculation process for both quarterly and annual nondiscretionary bonuses.
By Ryan Golden • July 3, 2019 -
Study: 43% of workers are uncomfortable talking about drug use with colleagues
Sex, religion and politics were the only topics to elicit discomfort in more workers.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 3, 2019 -
XPO Logistics to settle class action suit for $16.5M over driver classification
Even a written agreement stipulating independent contractor status will not help an employer if the facts point toward an employment relationship.
By Jennifer Carsen • July 3, 2019 -
11th Cir.: Hospital employee fired for performance, not reporting racial slur
The hospital claimed to have fired her after co-workers and patients complained about her attitude and language.
By Lisa Burden • July 2, 2019 -
64% of workers experienced bias in the past year
More employees said they can be themselves at work, Deloitte found. Still, many feel a gap between their expectations and their employers' inclusion efforts.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 2, 2019 -
Study: More UK companies pledge to tackle gender pay gap than US counterparts
As U.S. employers commit to address unequal pay, they will want to consider how they intend to publicize pay data, attorneys previously told HR Dive.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Katie Clarey • July 1, 2019 -
Macy's accused of racial discrimination on the basis of criminal history
Plaintiffs alleged the store's practices disparately impact black and Latino applicants and workers.
By Jennifer Carsen • Updated July 2, 2019 -
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Back to Basics: A retaliation refresher
In this installment of Back to Basics, HR Dive Editor Katie Clarey outlines an anti-retaliation checklist.
By Katie Clarey • June 28, 2019 -
California electronics company pays $4.9M in auto-deducted meal breaks suit
This case represents the latest in a trend of employers coming under fire for automatically deducting pay for workers' meal breaks.
By Jennifer Carsen • June 28, 2019 -
Staying awake is essential to monitoring job, 5th Cir. says
A narcoleptic TV/internet technician failed to persuade an appeals court that staying conscious was not an essential function of her job.
By Lisa Burden • June 28, 2019 -
7-Eleven pays out nearly $2M to settle background check allegations
A lawsuit said 7-Eleven failed to provide applicants with a stand-alone notice of its background report usage, as the Fair Credit and Reporting Act requires.
By Jennifer Carsen • June 27, 2019 -
Dunkin' sues franchisees for employment verification violations
This move has the potential for major implications in the restaurant space, which relies on immigrant employees.
By Alicia Kelso • June 27, 2019
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