6th Cir.: Investigation cleared decision to fire women, not men, for policy violation

Employment decisions can be justified if supported by a fair, thorough investigation.

By Jennifer Carsen • May 29, 2019

Citgo VP of HR says she was fired for refusing to commit crimes

The plaintiff is requesting a jury trial and more than $1 million in damages.

By Jennifer Carsen • May 28, 2019

Explore the Trendline➔

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

Demotion of 59-year-old teacher wasn't age bias, 2nd Cir. says

While some of the plaintiff's teaching responsibilities were reassigned to younger employees, most went to older co-workers, the court said.

By Lisa Burden • May 24, 2019

Duke settles no-poach class action for historic $54M

The settlement is the second-largest per-capita recovery in the history of antitrust employment litigation, according to the court.

By Jennifer Carsen • May 24, 2019

Tech workers' promotion chances decline rapidly after age 36

Many employers have adopted diversity and inclusion initiatives, but they often overlook characteristics like age.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 24, 2019

Sephora to close US stores for inclusion training June 5

"We will never stop building a community where diversity is expected, self-expression is honored, all are welcomed, and you are included," Sephora said.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 24, 2019

Chipotle exec: Soft skills, harassment training key to healthy workplace

Quarterly conversations about culture and harassment policies are crucial, the restaurant's director of field training said at an industry conference.

By Emma Liem Beckett • May 23, 2019

8th Cir.: Tech fired for walking out on surgery, not FMLA use

A well-documented history of poor performance and warnings meant summary judgment for the employer was appropriate, the court said.

By Lisa Burden • May 23, 2019

Supervisor's 'gaydar' comment supports bias claim

The comment both outed the employee and indicated that sexual orientation was somehow relevant to the business, New Jersey's attorney general said.

By Jennifer Carsen • May 23, 2019

NLRB to propose property rule in September

The issue deals with worker and union access to employers' property — such as parking lots — for organizing efforts.

By Kate Tornone • May 23, 2019

DOL will revisit FMLA regs to reduce employer compliance burdens

Few details have emerged, but the agency plans to request input from stakeholders by April 2020.

By Ryan Golden • May 23, 2019

100% healed return-to-work policy leads to $950K settlement

A nationwide health care provider for jails and prisons allegedly fired workers unable to return from medical leave without restrictions.

By Lisa Burden • May 22, 2019

EEOC sues O'Reilly Automotive, alleging female workers were solicited for sexual acts

"Employees should not have to choose between enduring abusive sexual conduct or quitting their job," an EEOC district director said.

By Jennifer Carsen • May 22, 2019

Jury awards black dancers $3.3M after nightclub assigned them limited, less desirable shifts

The verdict follows eight years of related lawsuits, contempt proceedings and consent decrees, according to EEOC.

By Lisa Burden • May 21, 2019

Las Vegas hospital pays $4.25M to settle suit involving auto-deducted breaks

The employees alleged that 30 minutes were automatically deducted from their timecards, regardless of whether they took a full, uninterrupted meal break.

By Jennifer Carsen • May 21, 2019

Accommodation request did not 'immunize' worker from termination

The employee's "years of poor performance, not her accommodation request" caused her termination, the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said.

By Jennifer Carsen • May 20, 2019

Fisticuffs, not race, caused promotion denial, 1st Cir. says

The plaintiff displayed indisputable conduct problems, but an employee need not be a star performer to establish discrimination.

By Jennifer Carsen • May 17, 2019

EEOC: Employer requested medical exams until one supported worker's firing

An employer should be cautious about relying on the opinion of its own health care professional if it is contradicted by the employee's doctor, the agency said.

By Lisa Burden • May 17, 2019

Muslim employees accuse Amazon warehouse of bias

The workers said they were denied adequate space and time to pray and were regularly assigned less favorable work compared to white workers.

By Jennifer Carsen • May 16, 2019

Secretary with cancer alleges law firm fired her 2 weeks after accommodation request

A manager told the worker she could use her sick and personal days for treatment, but the firm fired her several days later, she said.

By Lisa Burden • May 16, 2019

Judge doubles Steak 'n Shake's misclassification bill to $7.7M

The restaurant owes overtime back pay and liquidated damages under the Fair Labor Standards Act and Missouri law for allegedly misclassifying managers.

By Katie Clarey • May 16, 2019

Greyhound workers' heated argument was protected activity

The NLRA protects when "two or more employees take action for their mutual aid or protection regarding terms and conditions of employment."

By Lisa Burden • May 15, 2019

6th Cir.: Jury's retaliation finding will stand, despite lack of discrimination

The plaintiff, a police officer, alleged a test to become captain was racially discriminatory, and said the city denied him work opportunities in turn.

By Lisa Burden • May 15, 2019

Uber drivers have no NLRA protections, memo says

The NLRB based its conclusion on several factors, including the extent to which a supervisor controls the work's details.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 15, 2019

7th Cir.: Surgeon was independent contractor not protected by Title VII

Illinois' Northwest Community Hospital placed restrictions on the surgeon, the court said, but they weren't enough to render her an employee.

By Lisa Burden • May 14, 2019