The risky intersection of employee discipline and protected activity

When timing alone can establish retaliation, what's an employer to do?

By Jennifer Carsen • Jan. 14, 2019

NYC mayor proposes 10 PTO days for private-sector workers

Employees would be able to use the time off for any purpose, including vacation, religious observance, bereavement or family time.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 11, 2019

Explore the Trendline➔

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.

By HR Dive staff

Shareholder alleges Google execs covered up sex harassment, assault

Following an October 2018 New York Times investigation into misconduct at Google, the shareholder has alleged "a multi-year scheme" took place.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 11, 2019

Government shutdown throws a wrench into restaurant hiring

The fast-food industry has been hit hard by the labor shortage in an employee-driven job market, and the shutdown has only exacerbated these issues.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 11, 2019

New overtime rule headed for the White House

One source predicts the NPRM will propose a salary threshold in the low- to mid-$30,000s and will be ready for public comment in March.

By Kate Tornone • Updated Jan. 11, 2019

Restaurant pays big for repeat wage-hour violations

China Palace Inc. will pay more than $145,000 in back wages, damages and interest to eight employees following a DOL investigation.

By Jennifer Carsen • Jan. 11, 2019

'I hate working with women': ADA doesn't excuse worker's outburst, court says

The court said it was not convinced that federal law requires an employer to retain an employee who is rude and unprofessional to co-workers.

By Katie Clarey • Jan. 10, 2019

EEOC continues 'aggressive litigation' despite Trump administration policies

A look at the commission's 2018 efforts reveals a focus on #MeToo and LGBT protections, Seyfarth Shaw says in a new report.

By Lisa Burden • Jan. 10, 2019

Uber to pay $1.3M to settle its oldest nationwide misclassification suit

Employers have received little classification guidance from DOL, so it's important to understand how applicable courts test employee status.

By Katie Clarey • Jan. 9, 2019

Despite finding no discrimination, court holds USPS liable for retaliation

The case provides an important lesson in applying policies consistently and doling out discipline evenly.

By Lisa Burden • Jan. 9, 2019

Delta to pay $2.3M to settle background check dispute

The airline is the latest in a string of employers paying big for alleged background check errors.

By Jennifer Carsen • Jan. 9, 2019

Trump comments on high-skilled foreign workers 'surprising' to employers

Trump said he wants to let "brilliant companies have the smartest people in the world," but one expert doesn't expect immediate large-scale change.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 8, 2019

Shift change can be retaliation, 5th Cir. says

Retaliation can extend beyond how a decision affects an employee's work.

By Lisa Burden • Jan. 8, 2019

How external forces are reshaping FLSA compliance

Technology, decreased unionization and greater access to information have made FLSA compliance crucial in the modern workplace.

By Lisa Burden • Jan. 7, 2019

7 best practices for ADA compliance

From training to documentation, these tips will help keep an organization on the straight and narrow when it comes to the ADA.

By Lisa Burden • Jan. 7, 2019

2019 will put compliance 'front and center' for HR

In this installment of "Other Duties as Assigned," HR Dive's lead editor, Kate Tornone, discusses last year's compliance concerns — and why the new year promises more of the same.

By Kate Tornone • Jan. 7, 2019

Company didn't violate NLRA by calling police on union reps

Employers continue to struggle with understanding their property rights where union activity is involved.

By Lisa Burden • Jan. 7, 2019

Employer's comment about 'longevity' wasn't age bias

The employer victory nonetheless highlights the need for hiring managers to avoid language that could be construed as age discrimination.

By Jennifer Carsen • Jan. 7, 2019

Proposed H-1B regs would require employers to pre-register

More changes to the visa system could mean another tumultuous year for employers looking to hire foreign workers.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 7, 2019

EEOC lacks quorum following expiration of Feldblum's term

With only two commissioners remaining, the agency cannot tackle several important activities, including filing some lawsuits and undertaking rulemaking.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 4, 2019

What the government shutdown means for employers

As the shutdown continues, so has the suspension of E-Verify and the complication of EEOC activities.

By Katie Clarey • Jan. 4, 2019

Disney labor analyst says he faced sex discrimination, harassment

The Disney Cruise Line employee alleged his manager had affairs with staff and recounted them to him in graphic detail, only to mock him as a "stuffy old fart" later on.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Katie Clarey • Jan. 4, 2019

Employee absent 195 days unqualified for ADA protection, 8th Cir. says

While the ADA can require leave as an accommodation, the court found that regular attendance was an essential function for a meat processing worker.

By Lisa Burden • Jan. 3, 2019

Study: Millions lack basic breastfeeding protections

Many women have no right to break time, a private space and other accommodations, according to a new report.

By Katie Clarey • Jan. 3, 2019

Employer pays $110K to settle claims it fired worker for opposing racist training video

Even if an employee is incorrect or alone in believing that an employer's practices are illegal, his or her protest may still constitute protected activity.

By Jennifer Carsen • Jan. 3, 2019