Obesity discrimination is now unlawful in Washington. Could others follow?

Experts suggest employers focus on policies that limit potential liability and promote an inclusive workplace for all workers.

By Rosie Bradbury • Aug. 1, 2019

Back to Basics: Everything HR needs to know about the EEOC

In this installment, Associate Editor Katie Clarey explains the agency's full scope and how employers can handle discrimination claims proactively. 

By Katie Clarey • July 30, 2019

American Airlines violated NYC law by disciplining workers for taking sick days, city says

The airline allegedly retaliated against ground crew workers who used sick leave by assigning disciplinary points for each sick day taken.

By Jennifer Carsen • July 30, 2019

Plumbing company settles EEOC claims that it assigned only Latino workers to sewer duty

When a worker complained, a supervisor told him to return to the sewer, threatened to replace him and referred to him by a pejorative, the EEOC said.

By Lisa Burden • July 29, 2019

Ford applicant with missing left hand fails to show discrimination, says 8th Cir.

Ford asked the applicant to get a doctor's note stating that he was unable to grip anything with his left hand even though he did not have a left hand.

By Jennifer Carsen • July 29, 2019

Auto-deducted meal breaks — can they be done?

The practice has landed many in a costly trap. Companies with practices conducive to auto-deductions, however, may be able to use them without fear.

By Jennifer Carsen • July 29, 2019

Hospital allegedly asked for note from the Quran to prove worker's accommodation need

The plaintiff alleged that she was told that the face covering she wore during Ramadan violated hospital policy.

By Lisa Burden • July 29, 2019

Google to pay $11M to settle age discrimination class action

The settlement requires Google to, among other things, create a recruiting subcommittee that will focus on age diversity for three of its roles.

By Jennifer Carsen • July 29, 2019

Study: Sexual harassment down but gender harassment up in #MeToo era

The research suggested "gender harassment is increasing as a backlash to anti-sexual harassment movements."

By Jennifer Carsen • July 26, 2019

Air Evac EMS settles overtime suit for $3M

The workers were first required to work 120 hours per two-week pay period before getting overtime, court docs said. 

By Jennifer Carsen • July 26, 2019

EEOC sues McDonald's franchisee for rejecting applicant over religious beard

The hiring manager allegedly told the applicant he would have to shave it to comply with the grooming policy and denied his request to wear a beard net.

By Lisa Burden • July 25, 2019

School showed no bias in firing teacher who failed to arrange post-ADA leave return

The teacher failed to submit a form indicating her intent to return, to provide the school board with medical clearance and to respond to the principal's inquiry about her return, the court said.

By Lisa Burden • July 25, 2019

Railway company not liable for worker's fatal accident during commute

This case is relevant to U.S. railroad workers, but it highlights a broader question: When are employers legally responsible for employees outside their scheduled work hours? 

By Jennifer Carsen • July 25, 2019

Uncertainty abounds in California after 9th Cir. withdraws classification ruling

It could take some time for employers to receive clarity on whether the state's Dynamex standard applies retroactively, one local attorney told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • July 24, 2019

6 key stories you might have missed midway into 2019

The talent shortage has emerged as a top risk for organizations this year, but FLSA and FMLA remain perennial headaches.

By Kathryn Moody • July 23, 2019

Party City settles pregnancy discrimination suit for $39K

The EEOC has advised managers to treat requests for accommodation from pregnant workers as ADA requests unless no impairment exists.

By Lisa Burden • July 23, 2019

Most harassment witnesses never reported what they saw to HR

About a third of respondents cited being worried about the consequences or not wanting to interfere as reasons they did not report.

By Jennifer Carsen • July 23, 2019

Back to Basics: Making sense of joint employment

Joint employment regulations can be notoriously ambiguous. HR Dive gives you the rundown on avoiding the slippery slope in its latest Back to Basics.

By Rosie Bradbury • July 22, 2019

Employer not liable following prompt response to alleged co-worker harassment

The judge said timely remedial action shields an employer from liability when harassment is committed by a co-worker rather than a supervisor.

By Jennifer Carsen • July 22, 2019

Trump to nominate son of late Justice Scalia as DOL secretary

The announcement follows Trump's designation of Patrick Pizzella to be acting Secretary of Labor after the resignation of former Secretary Alexander Acosta.

By Ryan Golden • July 19, 2019

EEOC: Hearing-impaired worker denied accommodation for training videos

"Powerlink should have considered the various ways to accommodate this employee," said Nedra Campbell, trial attorney for the EEOC.

By Jennifer Carsen • July 19, 2019

Kraft Heinz to pay at least $3M to settle wage and hour claims

Plaintiffs claimed the company failed to provide accurate wage statements and legally compliant rest and meal breaks and committed other infractions. 

By Lisa Burden • July 19, 2019

ACA 'Cadillac tax' repeal passed in House, moves to Senate

Lawmakers originally delayed implementation of the tax last year, moving its effective date to 2022.

By Ryan Golden • July 18, 2019

Purple Campaign creates employer certification to address harassment

Uber, Amazon, Airbnb and Expedia have partnered with the campaign to end sexual misconduct in the workplace.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 18, 2019

EEOC: Company owner subjected female employee to porn

Several women resigned in order to escape the harassment, which included crude sexual comments, the federal agency said.

By Lisa Burden • July 18, 2019