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Winter weather tests employers' FLSA, safety compliance
Employers generally can require employees to come in during bad weather, but such policies sometimes create more problems than they solve.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 1, 2019 -
DHS finalizes new H-1B lottery, registration rules
The agency said it expects the change to increase the number of individuals with advanced degrees from U.S. institutions selected for processing.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 31, 2019 -
Opinion
Landing the best candidates without asking for salary history
HR pros have a few options for acclimating to the new salary history bans, writes Jennifer Maynard, HR manager at Innovative Employee Solutions.
By Jennifer Maynard • Jan. 31, 2019 -
Hospital employee fired for mishandling narcotics, not age or sex, 1st Cir. finds
The employer's investigation may have featured some inconsistencies, but the court said it displayed no discrimination toward the employee.
By Jennifer Carsen • Jan. 31, 2019 -
E-Verify back online, but administrators warn of delays
Now that the service is back up, employers have several items to note.
By Ryan Golden • Jan. 29, 2019 -
Some ADEA protections don't cover applicants, 7th Cir. rules
In an 8-4 decision, the court held the 'plain language' of the law's disparate impact provisions make it clear they don't apply to external applicants.
By Ryan Golden • Jan. 29, 2019 -
Illinois ruling highlights risks of biometric identifier use
While the case dealt with a business' interaction with the public, experts say it has implications for employers in the state.
By Jennifer Carsen • Jan. 29, 2019 -
Suit: OSHA recordkeeping rule roll back arbitrary, capricious
Several workplace safety groups have alleged that the roll back, which takes effect in less than a month, is "an abuse of discretion."
By Morgan Fecto • Jan. 29, 2019 -
5 ways to master FMLA forms
Presenters in a recent Disability Management Employer Coalition webinar said HR needs to start thinking like DOL.
By Katie Clarey • Jan. 29, 2019 -
#Valuable launches disability inclusion campaign at WEF
The campaign aims to challenge businesses that claim to be diverse, yet exclude workers with disabilities from their definition of diversity.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 29, 2019 -
NLRB drops Obama-era independent contractor test
In a 3-1 ruling Friday, NLRB said the previous test "severely limit[ed] the significance of a worker's entrepreneurial opportunity for economic gain."
By Ryan Golden • Jan. 28, 2019 -
Court OKs worker's sexual orientation harassment suit
As the Supreme Court drags its feet, lower courts continue to wade into the debate.
By Lisa Burden • Jan. 28, 2019 -
OSHA rolls back electronic recordkeeping rule
The final rule relieves large employers from the duty of having to submit electronically all but one of the agency's required annual reports.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 25, 2019 -
Jury may hear Whole Foods uneven discipline claim
The employee, born in Guinea, alleged he was fired for overstaying his lunch break — an infraction he said others committed without suffering the same consequence.
By Lisa Burden • Jan. 25, 2019 -
6th Cir.: Firing 1 month after FMLA leave wasn't retaliatory
Envoy Airlines did a number of things right, particularly when it came to following an established process and creating documentation.
By Jennifer Carsen • Jan. 25, 2019 -
Jury: Comcast employee was harassed, but it wasn't severe
This verdict is a victory for the company, but serves as a reminder of the importance of a good-faith investigation.
By Jennifer Carsen • Jan. 24, 2019 -
Walgreens settlement doesn't bar workers' state claims, 9th Cir. says
Employers must know which state and local laws apply to them — a serious challenge to those operating in multiple jurisdictions.
By Lisa Burden • Jan. 24, 2019 -
Kate Tornone/HR Dive
Shutdown pushes EEO-1 deadline to May 31
EEOC said its reporting portal will open in "early March."
By Ryan Golden , Kate Tornone • Updated Feb. 1, 2019 -
Study: Race, gender pay gaps persist in healthcare
Raising the minimum wage to $15 would decrease poverty rates among female healthcare workers by up to 50%, while increasing health care costs by 1.5%.
By Lisa Burden • Jan. 23, 2019 -
Court certifies class of 5M Walmart applicants in background check suit
The move comes after Delta, Frito-Lay and Target paid out multimillion-dollar settlements within the past year for similar claims.
By Jennifer Carsen • Jan. 23, 2019 -
Dems propose bill to subsidize training programs
The ELEVATE Act would fund programs that focus on people whose job prospects are hindered by factors like prior criminal records and homelessness.
By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 22, 2019 -
Motel pays $53K to settle FLSA claims involving improper housing deduction
Employer-provided lodging is common in some industries, but employers must meet certain criteria before counting lodging expenses as wages.
By Lisa Burden • Jan. 22, 2019 -
NJ lawmakers agree to $15 minimum wage
Momentum for employee-friendly measures at the state and local levels has picked up in recent years — and it shows no signs of stopping.
By Kate Tornone • Jan. 18, 2019 -
BofA, Coca-Cola lead in discrimination settlements
Race and gender claims accounted for the largest share of settlements, according to advocacy organization Good Jobs First.
By Lisa Burden • Jan. 18, 2019 -
4th Cir.: Employee denied promotion because of poor communication skills, not bias
This decision contains some valuable insights for employers, especially as it illustrates the value of documentation and performance reviews.
By Jennifer Carsen • Jan. 18, 2019
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