Appointing a chief diversity officer isn't enough to make a workplace diverse

Many D&I initiatives aren't aligned with business goals, and CDOs often lack needed resources and support from their organizations, a new study revealed.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 5, 2019

DOL: Employers failed to include shift differentials in overtime calculations

Two employers paid out thousands in back wages and liquidated damages due to alleged errors computing workers' "regular rates."

By Jennifer Carsen • March 4, 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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Curbing time theft — without creating an Orwellian nightmare

Accurate timekeeping starts with policies and training, experts say; if you don't have that, tech can't help.

By Jennifer Carsen • March 4, 2019

New study backs BLS report on a shrinking gig economy

Despite the recent findings, employers continue to say they plan to expand their use of independent contractors.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 2, 2019

Report: New FLSA overtime rule threshold will be $35K

A former DOL economist told HR Dive that a $35,000 threshold would leave out more than half of the workers who would've received new or strengthened overtime protections under the Obama-era proposal.

By Ryan Golden • Updated March 1, 2019

Jury awards $1.2M to firefighter who reported harassment of Kurdish, female co-worker

After complaining about the harassment, the employee was passed over for a promotion, he alleged in a retaliation suit.

By Jennifer Carsen • March 1, 2019

ICE raid violated workers' constitutional rights, suit says

The officers did not detain the plant’s white workers and targeted employees who were or appeared to be Latino, the complaint says. 

By Lisa Burden • March 1, 2019

Lawmakers introduce bills to end mandatory arbitration

The bill would prevent forced arbitration when an agreement was made before a dispute occurred, according to one of its main sponsors.

By Katie Clarey • Feb. 28, 2019

Senate advances Trump's nominees for WHD administrator, EEOC chair

A full Senate vote for either nominee is unlikely to happen soon, however; Democrats intend to delay until the party's preferred nominees are included.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 28, 2019

H-2B visa program will return to randomly selected processing

The change follows a processing system crash in January that DOL attributed to the high volume of H-2B petitions filed on the same day.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 28, 2019

4th Cir.: Depression disclosure was enough to put employer on FMLA notice

HR professionals may need to train managers on the law's requirements and equip them with the ability to recognize leave requests.

By Lisa Burden • Feb. 28, 2019

Jury may hear pregnant EMT's accommodation suit

The employer said it "held no animosity" and even congratulated the employee on her pregnancy; but discrimination can exist without animosity, the court said.

By Katie Clarey • Feb. 28, 2019

Harassment need not be 'hellish' to be actionable, 7th Cir. says

Reversing a lower court's ruling, an appeals court said a supervisor's alleged conduct was both severe and humiliating.

By Jennifer Carsen • Feb. 28, 2019

IKEA hit with 5th lawsuit alleging age discrimination

The 48-year-old plaintiff said four applicants in their 20s were selected for a promotion, even though he had been filling the position on an interim basis.

By Katie Clarey • Feb. 27, 2019

School pays $41K to settle suit alleging a 'preference for female leadership'

The EEOC suit claimed that the Park School of Baltimore refused to renew its male softball coach's contract after it was able to hire a female coach.

By Lisa Burden • Feb. 27, 2019

H-2B visa cap reached for second half of FY 2019

Employers that want to hire foreign nationals through visa programs can expect more uncertainty from the system.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 26, 2019

Exxon subcontractor settles California on-call claim for $2.3M

The agreement settles allegations that workers were due back pay because they were always on duty and could not leave offshore oil and gas platforms.

By Lisa Burden • Feb. 26, 2019

9th Cir. affirms pay history alone can't justify gender pay gaps

The decision comes just over a year after the US Supreme Court vacated a previous, similar 2018 ruling by the same circuit, due to the death of a judge.

By Ryan Golden • Updated Feb. 28, 2020

H-1B approvals down, requests for evidence up as filing season approaches

Requirements for additional information on petitions is making it more difficult to receive an H-1B visa, with applicants having to prove and justify their work in detail.

By Naomi Eide • Feb. 25, 2019

NYC bills would limit fast-food firings

One proposal would ban employers from letting workers go without "just cause"; another would require that layoffs occur in reverse order of seniority.

By Lisa Burden • Feb. 25, 2019

Acosta plea deal violated federal law, judge rules

Congressional Democrats are asking for the Secretary of Labor to resign following the ruling.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 25, 2019

Employer wouldn't hire women because they 'complain and make trouble,' EEOC suit says

Training can be a good start in preventing and correcting discrimination, but larger problems may necessitate culture repair.

By Lisa Burden • Feb. 25, 2019

Employees won't tolerate inaction on sexual harassment — even for higher pay

While money is still the ultimate deciding factor in accepting or rejecting a job offer, employees aren't afraid to draw a line in the sand.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 22, 2019

No employers received an A grade in study on gender equality

GM, the top scorer, had a 71%, or a B+, from Equileap, which analyzed S&P 100 Index companies. The average score came in at 45% — a C-.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 22, 2019

DOL delays apprenticeship news amid rumors the program is 'crashing'

"Apprenticeships are growing across our nation, and any statement to the contrary ignores this fact," a department spokesperson told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 22, 2019