House passes $15 minimum wage bill

The Raise the Wage Act of 2019 also would do away with the tipped minimum wage and the subminimum wage for workers with disabilities.

By Katie Clarey • Updated July 18, 2019

NY bans discrimination based on gender identity, expression

The Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act makes New York one of at least 21 states (and D.C.) to prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of gender identity.

By Ryan Golden • Updated Jan. 28, 2019

Jury awards hotel worker $21.5M in religious accommodation suit

The employer allegedly revoked an arrangement that allowed the employee to have Sundays off.

By Morgan Fecto • Jan. 17, 2019

US Chamber: Shutdown 'absolutely' slowing deregulation

Employers are waiting for several high-profile regulatory decisions, including one affecting the H-1B visa process for skilled immigrants.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 17, 2019

Another tough flu season could cost businesses $17B

Employers can encourage employees and their families to get vaccinated, but mandatory vaccinations for workers can be risky, legally speaking.

By Lisa Burden • Jan. 17, 2019

Comments about Parkinson's may send BNSF to trial

A field manager for the railway company allegedly told the plaintiff he was "never coming back to work."

By Jennifer Carsen • Jan. 17, 2019

Google to end forced arbitration March 21

The change will apply to the company's current and future U.S. and international employees, but not to former employees or settled claims.

By Ryan Golden • Updated Feb. 22, 2019

Few global C-suite leaders talk about disability

Businesses overlook the value of workers with disabilities, which is akin to dismissing a market the size of Indonesia, Brazil and Pakistan combined, research found.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 16, 2019

Former agents sue Farmers Insurance for age discrimination

ADEA compliance remains a low priority for many employers, leading some to call age discrimination employment's "open secret."

By Lisa Burden • Jan. 16, 2019

Starbucks to install needle-disposal boxes after workers raise safety concerns

The opioid epidemic has hit American employers hard in recent years, and its effects extend beyond increased absenteeism and healthcare costs.

By Jennifer Carsen • Jan. 16, 2019

Pair of injunctions halt employer ACA contraceptive opt-out

The government will almost certainly appeal the ruling but employers' approach to contraceptive coverage is unlikely to change, regardless of the outcome.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 15, 2019

DOL: Employer failed to ensure temps were properly paid

A book binder has agreed to pay almost $600,000 after DOL investigators determined it was a joint employer with its staffing agencies.

By Katie Clarey , Lisa Burden • Jan. 15, 2019

ADA doesn't require non-competitive transfers, court says

In evaluating the claims of a Lowe's district manager, another court has weighed in on the reassignment debate.

By Lisa Burden • Jan. 15, 2019

Oh là là: Au pair agencies settle wage-fixing claim for $65M

Former employees alleged the employers colluded to pay au pairs below federal and state minimum wages.

By Katie Clarey • Jan. 14, 2019

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

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