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Wayfair employee alleges HR ignored sexual harassment complaints
The plaintiff said her employer concluded that no harassment had taken place, based on the supervisor's denials.
By Jennifer Carsen • Jan. 15, 2020 -
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Jackson National Life pays $20.5M to settle race, sex discrimination suit
Black employees were referred to as "lazy" and black women were called "resident street walkers" by a high-level manager, EEOC alleged.
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School district's response to sexual harassment complaint was reasonable, court says
The alleged harasser was put on administrative leave and later fired, as well, the court said.
By Lisa Burden • Jan. 14, 2020 -
NYPD failed to accommodate workers who nurse, moms say
Federal law may protect the rights of nursing mothers, but employers often fall short in terms of both legal requirements and best practices.
By Jennifer Carsen • Jan. 14, 2020 -
Deep Dive
10 trends that will shape HR in 2020
The evolution of technology, employment law and the way work gets done will shape the new year, according to experts who spoke to HR Dive.
By Katie Clarey , Ryan Golden • Jan. 13, 2020 -
DOL letter 'expansively' broadens employers' ability to alter salaries
Project payments can sometimes satisfy the FLSA's salary-basis requirement for overtime exemption, the agency said in an opinion letter.
By Jennifer Carsen • Jan. 13, 2020 -
11th Cir.: Psych ward worker fired for violating conduct rule, not race bias
The employee said a white co-worker choked a patient and escaped discipline, but he failed to recall "the date, time, or exact circumstances" of the incident.
By Lisa Burden • Jan. 13, 2020 -
DOL finalizes FLSA joint employer rule, limiting business liability
Employer advocates had a mixed reaction to the final rule, though generally agreed that the update will assist with compliance.
By Ryan Golden • Updated Jan. 13, 2020 -
DOL updates guidance on bonus, overtime calculations
The announcement came in the footnote of an opinion letter discussing an employer's nondiscretionary $3,000 training bonus.
By Jennifer Carsen , Kate Tornone • Jan. 10, 2020 -
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California gig workers seek ballot measure for AB-5 exemption
The group — backed by Uber, Lyft and DoorDash — says it wants to protect workers' ability to work as independent contractors.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 10, 2020 -
Are employers overlooking the overtime rule?
Many businesses owners "purchase flood insurance after the flood," attorney Eric B. Meyer told HR Dive.
By Ryan Golden • Jan. 10, 2020 -
California state court rules AB-5 doesn't apply to trucking
The defense argued the legislation, which was passed into law last year, is preempted by federal regulations.
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Dispensary worker alleges manager 'routinely regaled' her with sexual remarks, touching
The manager also referred to women in pejorative terms; he introduced one woman in meetings, for example, as his "lap dog," the complaint says.
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Walmart owes drivers $54.6M for layover, break time, 9th Cir. says
The drivers filed a class-action suit seeking back pay for time spent in layover, on break or in inspections.
By Matt Leonard • Jan. 9, 2020 -
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ColumnBack to Basics: The NLRA isn't just for unionized employers
"Generally, unhappiness will motivate workers to unionize," one expert told HR Dive. "You should know what those issues are."
By Katie Clarey • Jan. 8, 2020 -
Ryan Golden/HR Dive
EEOC continued 'aggressive litigation' under Trump — but changes may be on the horizon
The agency hasn't been "firing on all cylinders," according to a Seyfarth Shaw report, but new appointees are now settled in.
By Jennifer Carsen • Jan. 8, 2020 -
Court revives 52-year-old Home Depot manager's constructive discharge claim
Ageism at work is widespread and viewed as the "last acceptable bias," according to a recent investigation by AARP.
By Lisa Burden , Katie Clarey • Jan. 8, 2020 -
New York ends tipped wages in 'miscellaneous' industries
The change will affect more than 70,000 people, including nail and hair salon employees, car wash workers, valets and dog groomers.
By Jennifer Carsen • Jan. 7, 2020 -
New year brings new training requirements for California employers
2020 is shaping up to be a critical year for training compliance efforts.
By Ryan Golden • Jan. 7, 2020 -
House passes expanded age discrimination protections
The news signals movement amid heightened discussion of "rampant" age discrimination in the workplace.
By Ryan Golden • Updated Jan. 16, 2020 -
United settles claims it ignored pilot's posting nude photos of flight attendant
The claims highlight employer accountability for harassment in the modern workplace, an EEOC attorney said.
By Lisa Burden • Jan. 7, 2020 -
Workers challenging American Airlines' timekeeping lose class status
The 3rd Circuit agreed with American that "determining when each employee was actually working will necessarily require individualized inquiries."
By Jennifer Carsen , Katie Clarey • Jan. 6, 2020 -
Delta to roll out new uniforms following Lands' End suit
The company seeks to update uniforms by 2021 after a class action alleging previous uniforms caused several illnesses for certain workers.
By Ryan Golden • Updated Jan. 30, 2020 -
NLRB: Employers can require confidentiality during investigations
The ruling has significance even for investigations that have already concluded, one attorney told HR Dive.
By Ryan Golden • Jan. 3, 2020 -
Taylor McKnight/HR Dive
Postmates, Uber challenge AB-5 in suit
The companies claimed they "can establish that app-based independent service providers are not employees under the ABC test."
By Jennifer Carsen • Jan. 3, 2020
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