Agency asks Congress to pass LGBTQ nondiscrimination law

The patchwork of state laws and court decisions have left LGBTQ employees insufficiently protected, according to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights.

By Lisa Burden • Dec. 19, 2018

'Working interview' violated FLSA, DOL says

A Nashville-based dental practice agreed to pay $50,000 to resolve claims that it also required workers to attend training during unpaid lunch breaks.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 18, 2018

Despite #MeToo, workplace sexual harassment persists

Of the estimated 5 million people who experience sexual harassment at work, 99.8% never file a complaint, a recent study shows.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 18, 2018

What to expect after whirlwind ACA ruling

The decision, which will almost certainly be appealed, would effectively wipe out Medicaid expansion and pre-existing condition protections.

By Rebecca Pifer • Dec. 18, 2018

NLRB: Yelling at workers on protected break 'get back to work' didn't violate NLRA

The manager simply ordered employees to return to work, the Board said: "That he did so loudly and aggressively does not convert his order into a threat."

By Lisa Burden • Dec. 18, 2018

One-month delay was FMLA interference, court says

The delay involved a third-party administrator, but employers are ultimately responsible for Family and Medical Leave Act compliance.

By Lisa Burden • Dec. 17, 2018

6th Cir.: BP's reliance on doctors' notes defeats disability discrimination claim

The case demonstrates that employers can reasonably rely on medical opinions, especially those coming from an employee's doctor. 

By Lisa Burden • Dec. 17, 2018

8th Cir.: Immunization mandate didn't violate ADA

The decision is an example of the case-by-case nature of ADA decisions, especially for employers in the healthcare industry.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 14, 2018

ADA doesn't require managers to provide on-the-spot accommodations, 6th Cir. says

Courts generally consider delays in ADA's interactive process in context.

By Lisa Burden • Dec. 14, 2018

Court advances KFC employee's claim that lactation room wasn't private

The plaintiff alleged she was forced to pump in an office that had a video camera and a window through which co-workers could — and did — watch her.

By Lisa Burden • Dec. 13, 2018

More than 12K Uber drivers sue over delayed arbitration

The lawsuit alleges that Uber has paid only 296 of the 12,501 filing fees necessary for arbitration procedures to begin.

By Katie Clarey • Dec. 12, 2018

SHRM renews call for pretax student loan repayment benefits

With the average college grad entering the workforce with $40,000 in student loan debt, employers are looking for creative ways to address the problem.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 12, 2018

Reduced overtime can be retaliation, 4th Cir. says

A woman who alleged she was denied hours because she complained about her supervisor's sexual harassment will get another shot at her lawsuit.

By Lisa Burden • Dec. 12, 2018

NLRB's new strategic plan seeks to cut backlog, speed up claims resolution

Employers are still waiting for the board's input on several key workplace issues — most notably joint employment.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 11, 2018

EEOC official: 'Qualification standards' could lead to ADA violations

Employers need to be certain qualification standards are actually reflective of whether a candidate can perform essential functions, according to a recent webinar.

By Ryan Golden • Dec. 11, 2018

Healthcare network pays $1.75M to settle pregnancy accommodation suit

Employers may need to train managers on federal and state accommodation requirements.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 10, 2018

DOL reminds employers about hour limits for those under 16

The warning came as the agency announced a settlement agreement with an employer that allowed 14- and 15-year-olds to work on school nights.

By Lisa Burden • Dec. 10, 2018

Marijuana, leave laws and workplace violence top 2019 HR hurdles

HR's challenges in 2019 aren't too different from those of years past, according to XpertHR, but the stakes haven't changed, either.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 7, 2018

Hotel group pays $125K to settle claims it failed to accommodate worker with asthma

An employee was fired after requesting accommodation for 'significant breathing issues' that sent her to the ER, according to EEOC.

By Lisa Burden • Dec. 6, 2018

Employee relations teams focused on policy violations, behavioral issues

Employers place employee relations among their top priorities to lower the risk of liability, according to a new study.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 6, 2018

NYC sets nation's first minimum wage for ride-hailing drivers

Drivers for companies like Uber and Lyft now must be paid at least $17.22 an hour after expenses, under rules approved by the city's Taxi and Limousine Commission.

By Chris Teale • Dec. 5, 2018

What does 2019 have in store for #MeToo?

The C-suite must remain vigilant in addressing the issues raised by these developments, writes David W. Garland of Epstein Becker Green.

By David W. Garland • Dec. 5, 2018

Minority drivers sue Amazon over background checks

The class action seeks to represent all black and Latino drivers in Massachusetts who were terminated under the company's background check policy.

By Lisa Burden • Dec. 5, 2018

Proposed changes to H-1B rules prioritizes US educated

Changes are coming to the H-1B lottery system, with proposed rules that could come into effect with the coming cap season.

By Naomi Eide • Dec. 4, 2018

Dems call for investigation into DOL Secretary's handling of 2008 sex trafficking case

The controversy comes at a crucial moment for DOL as it seeks to publish and defend in court new employment rules.

By Ryan Golden • Dec. 4, 2018