Reports: White House considering mandatory E-Verify

The change may come as a part of the administration's plan to overhaul the immigration system, McClatchy reported.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 14, 2019

Appeals court OKs prorated bonus for worker on FMLA leave

DOL regs say employees generally aren't entitled to bonuses for "hours worked, products sold or perfect attendance" if the goal was missed.

By Lisa Burden • May 13, 2019

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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.

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6th Cir.: Teacher passed over for younger, less-qualified applicants failed to show age bias

The plaintiff gave vague answers to questions and interviewers were concerned about her classroom management skills, according to court documents.

By Jennifer Carsen • May 10, 2019

FMLA-ineligible worker fired for taking approved leave may see jury trial

A leave coordinator approved the employee taking two weeks off to care for her daughter, even though she wasn't yet covered by the FMLA. 

By Katie Clarey • May 9, 2019

Senate confirms Trump nominee Janet Dhillon as EEOC chair

The vote restores the agency's quorum, potentially paving the way for some changes.

By Ryan Golden • May 9, 2019

1st Cir.: Worker 'totally disabled' for SSDI purposes had no ADA claim

The Supreme Court, however, has previously said there are "many situations in which an SSDI claim and an ADA claim can comfortably exist side by side."

By Jennifer Carsen • May 8, 2019

EEOC: Attorney who represented sex offenders fired during leave for PTSD

When both the ADA and the FMLA covers an employee's leave, employers must first pinpoint the worker's rights under each law, EEOC says.   

By Lisa Burden • May 7, 2019

DHS releases 30K additional H-2B visas

The annual cap of 66,000 visas was reached in February, forecasting a shortage of seasonal workers.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 7, 2019

11th Cir.: Tyson worker with asthma, back pain failed to show ADA disability

Even if the conditions were disabilities, the court said, Tyson did not fail to provide accommodations.

By Jennifer Carsen • May 6, 2019

LVMH attorney alleges 'sham' sexual harassment investigation

The director of talent at LVMH, Louis Vuitton's parent company, allegedly dismissed the behavior as what "executives do in a French company."

By Lisa Burden • Updated May 8, 2019

Acosta: DOL won't back higher federal minimum wage

The Labor Secretary also said the department is working with the SEC on another attempt at the previously vacated fiduciary rule.

By Ryan Golden • May 6, 2019

Labor, employment suits the most common type of class action, study says

Though the number of employers that faced a class action dropped in 2018, the average number of matters per employer went up, Carlton Fields said.

By Lisa Burden • May 3, 2019

9th Cir. withdraws opinion that retroactively applied California's independent contractor test

California's ABC test created a stricter standard, generally assuming all workers are employees.

By Katie Clarey • Updated July 22, 2019

Supreme Court won't decide whether ADEA protects job applicants

The move leaves intact a lower court's ruling that the law's disparate impact protections do not apply to external applicants.

By Lisa Burden • Updated Oct. 7, 2019

Party City pays $155K to settle suit alleging manager disparaged applicant with autism

The hiring manager said, in the applicant's presence, that the Party City employee who encouraged her to apply would hire anyone, even "an ant."

By Jennifer Carsen • May 2, 2019

Nursing mother forced to pump in parking lot gets $22K settlement

Because the employee was denied adequate time and space to pump, DOL deemed her resignation a constructive discharge.

By Jennifer Carsen • May 1, 2019

Golden Corral pays $31K after firing worker for alleged unwillingness to manage seizure condition

The EEOC said the franchisee cited the employee's seizure disorder as a basis for her termination.

By Lisa Burden • April 30, 2019

Dept. of Labor approves on-demand company's gig worker arrangement

In a fact-specific opinion letter, DOL said an unnamed virtual marketplace connects independent contractors, not employees, with work opportunities.

By Katie Clarey • April 30, 2019

'Preferably Caucasian' job ad sparks Twitter controversy

Cynet Systems, the employer that posted the ad, apologized via tweet and said the ad "does not reflect our core values of inclusivity & equality."

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 30, 2019

Waste company settles with driver who court said didn't need to be 'perfect' to sue

The court's ruling earlier this year serves as a reminder of the importance of standardized communication procedures.

By Ryan Golden • Updated Oct. 25, 2019

Safeway pays $75K to settle claim that it failed to provide interpreter for deaf applicant

The company also agreed to revise its career website and application to make it easier for applicants to request ADA accommodations.

By Lisa Burden • April 29, 2019

Arizona to recognize out-of-state occupational licenses

The law will grant licenses in the same discipline applied for and at the same practice level as those issued in another state to new residents.

By Riia O'Donnell • April 26, 2019

Court: Employee allegedly called 'stupid Egyptian' before firing should get trial

A district court granted summary judgment for the employer, but the 2nd Circuit disagreed, saying discriminatory intent was shown.

By Lisa Burden • April 26, 2019

EEO-1 pay data due Sept. 30

Reporting will begin in July and employers must submit pay data from both 2017 and 2018, EEOC's acting chair said in a statement Friday.

By Ryan Golden • Updated May 3, 2019

Court tosses applicant's claim she was deemed 'too dark' to work at Olive Garden

The plaintiff's unsupported testimony did not create an issue that could go before a jury, the court said, granting summary judgment for the employer.

By Lisa Burden • April 25, 2019