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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 -
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 -
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
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