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

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EEOC sues health facility that rescinded job offer to applicant on anxiety meds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

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

Employing and including workers with disabilities: 3 lessons from #SHRM19

"Change cannot occur without recognition. That's your starting point," one speaker told attendees.

By Katie Clarey • June 27, 2019

A fast FAQ on medical marijuana and CBD products in the workplace

The evolution of laws and court precedents forced employers to reconsider drug and alcohol policies and testing procedures — but what about CBD?

By Kathryn Moody • June 27, 2019

Jury awards $5.9M to worker who fell from aerial lift

The plaintiff claimed that the owner of the lift failed to get the it inspected as required by industry standards and the owner's manual.

By Lisa Burden • June 26, 2019

Sprint pays $4M to settle claims of illegal deductions from employee commissions

Sprint used a "Sprint Promoter Score Adjustment" to reduce employees' commissions by 10% when a store location did not meet its monthly target.

By Jennifer Carsen • June 26, 2019

WeWork and its HR head sued for gender, age discrimination

A former executive claimed when she complained about the near-exclusive distribution of $1,000,000 equity grants to men she was told: "men take risks and women don't."

By Lisa Burden • June 26, 2019

Failure to speak up could land HR pros in hot water

Avoiding individual liability isn't always straightforward, but documentation and other best practices can help, an attorney told #SHRM19 attendees.

By Ryan Golden • June 26, 2019

HR's checklist to become leave management experts

Attorney and blogger Eric Meyer's tips to attendees at #SHRM19 included certifying leave correctly and consistently and consulting lawyers on state law compliance.

By Katie Clarey • June 26, 2019

Not sure how to be proactive about harassment? Focus on 'gray areas'

Workplace harassment discussions often focus on clear-cut incidents, but Duane Morris partner Jonathan Segal shifted the lens at #SHRM19.

By Ryan Golden • June 25, 2019