IHOP franchises to pay $700K, create HR department after sex harassment suit

When workers come to a manager, a supervisor or HR with a complaint, it generally benefits the employer if that complaint is handled with care.

By Katie Clarey • Feb. 22, 2019

Professor not constitutionally protected from salary reduction

The case highlights the importance of good communication and clear policies, especially where demotion or docked pay is involved.

By Jennifer Carsen • Feb. 22, 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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Judge declines to sanction exotic dancer for alleged 'cookie cutter' FLSA suit

Across industries, members of the gig economy are pushing back against their classification, arguing they're actually employees.

By Lisa Burden • Feb. 21, 2019

Court: Contractor 'acknowledgment form' can't dictate employment status

The agreement is relevant, the court said, but only tells part of the story; a jury could still deem the plaintiff an employee.

By Lisa Burden • Feb. 21, 2019

New bipartisan bill seeks to expand ADEA protections

The bill comes at a time in which age discrimination has been called an "open secret" in employment.

By Jennifer Carsen • Feb. 20, 2019

USCIS resumes fast-track H-1B processing

Employers have expressed concern about the agency's heavy workload and changes to the program.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 20, 2019

NYC bans employment discrimination based on hairstyle

The guidance from the New York City Commission on Human Rights notes black workers' right to wear natural, treated or untreated hairstyles.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 20, 2019

XPO closes Verizon warehouse plagued by harassment, pregnancy bias claims

Some have alleged the closure is retaliation for workers' highly publicized pregnancy discrimination allegations.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 19, 2019

Booz Allen, other contractors hit with no-poach class action

The complaint, which alleges that the agreements restricted employee mobility and suppressed wages, seeks damages and injunctive relief.

By Jennifer Carsen • Feb. 19, 2019

Comcast didn't violate ADA in denying transfer, judge says

An employee requested reassignment but, according to the court, largely sought positions with requirements similar to those of her initial job.

By Katie Clarey • Feb. 19, 2019

Rumor about sleeping with the boss can be sex discrimination, 4th Cir. says

One manager even told the plaintiff that he had "great things" planned for her but could no longer recommend her for promotions due to the rumor.

By Lisa Burden • Feb. 19, 2019

Wonder Bread supplier to settle distributors' misclassification claims for $9M

As part of the settlement, the workers consented to adding an arbitration agreement to their terms of employment.

By Katie Clarey • Feb. 15, 2019

Cinemark to pay $2.9M to settle California pay stub claim

A class-action suit alleged the employer issued more than 66,000 wage statements containing incorrect overtime rates over a three-year period.

By Jennifer Carsen • Feb. 15, 2019

Employer's blended overtime rate violated FLSA, 4th Cir. says

The West Virginia-based company ran afoul of the law when it used a "hitch rate" payment calculation.

By Lisa Burden • Feb. 15, 2019

Dems, advocates renew push for Paycheck Fairness Act

The act, which has been introduced in Congress numerous times since 1997, would mandate pay data collection and ban salary history inquiries nationwide.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 15, 2019

Jury awards KFC employee $1.5M for non-private lactation room

The office in which the plaintiff was permitted to pump allegedly had a window through which co-workers watched her.

By Morgan Fecto • Feb. 14, 2019

8th Cir. won't revisit Seventh-Day Adventist's retaliation claim

A court previously held that a hospital didn't retaliate when it rescinded a job offer from an employee who requested a scheduling accommodation.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 14, 2019

Gender diversity enhances the bottom line — but only in inclusive settings

A 10% increase on the gender diversity index resulted in a 7% uptick in market value for companies in Western Europe, researchers said. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 13, 2019

Judge: Walmart firing violated Arizona medical marijuana law

Regulation of marijuana, be it medical or recreational use of the drug, continues to be a vexing issue for HR departments.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 13, 2019

Court OKs Amtrak conductor's suit alleging 18 years of bias

A judge refused to dismiss the plaintiff's hostile work environment claims, citing the continuing violation doctrine.

By Lisa Burden • Feb. 13, 2019

California on-call workers entitled to pay even when not scheduled to work

A state court said that "on-call shifts burden employees, who cannot take other jobs, go to school, or make social plans during on-call shifts."

By Jennifer Carsen • Feb. 13, 2019

Governor signs NY bill to allow jail time for employer deportation threats

Employers will be prohibited from contacting or threatening to contact immigration authorities about an employee's citizenship or immigration status.

By Lisa Burden • Updated July 30, 2019

Firing of worker with flesh-eating bacteria didn't violate ADA

Because the employee had been absent for nearly a year, his duties had been absorbed by other employees, the court said.

By Katie Clarey , Lisa Burden • Feb. 11, 2019

Recession or not, HR can take steps to prepare for a downturn

Experts recommend thorough planning on two fronts: culture and compliance.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 11, 2019

4th Cir.: Jury should decide whether medical exam based on manager's fears violated ADA

The ADA prohibits covered employers from requiring an employee to undergo a medical exam "unless such examination is shown to be job-related and consistent with business necessity."

By Lisa Burden • Feb. 8, 2019