Washington, DC, becomes the newest battleground over tipped wages

District lawmakers voted to block Initiative 77, a measure approved by voters in June that would raise wages for tipped workers. Now it's up to the mayor to decide the outcome, which could have national implications. 

By Alicia Kelso • Oct. 10, 2018

Detroit creates lactation stations following DOL investigation

DOL said the Motor City was not in compliance with the "Break Time for Nursing Mothers" provision of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

By Lisa Burden • Oct. 10, 2018

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

From unclear to unnerving: 3 rulings that could reshape HR policies

This year brought a handful of court opinions that may require employers re-evaluate their employee handbooks and revisit training curriculum.

By Kate Tornone • Oct. 10, 2018

New York delays sexual harassment training mandate

Harassment policy requirements for employers in the state take effect today, however.

By Riia O'Donnell • Oct. 9, 2018

EEOC suit: Lockheed failed to accommodate admin with traumatic brain injury

The suit illustrates how a failure to engage in the interactive process can be used as evidence of disability discrimination.

By Lisa Burden • Oct. 9, 2018

Following CEO scandal, CBS pledges $20M to fight sexual harassment

The company's promise is part of its separation agreement with Les Moonves, who was ousted after he was accused of sexual harassment by multiple women.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 9, 2018

EEOC sexual harassment suits jump more than 50% in 2018

The results show employees are 'emboldened' — and looking to the EEOC more frequently — a year after the rise of #MeToo, one expert told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 8, 2018

HR rep who shared plaintiffs' attorney name protected by Title VII, 11th Cir. says

The statute forbids retaliation against "any employee," and that no doubt includes a human resource employee, the court said.

By Lisa Burden • Oct. 8, 2018

EEOC: Bath & Body Works manager humiliated employee who requested accommodation

The commission has alleged that when an employee with a vision impairment requested a larger monitor, her manager bought a magnifying glass and presented it to her in front of her co-workers.

By Lisa Burden • Oct. 5, 2018

How big tech will fare under California's new board gender diversity law

By 2021, most big tech companies will need to add another woman board director to comply with minimum gender parity requirements.

By Alex Hickey • Oct. 5, 2018

Acosta: More deregulation on the way as DOL eyes overtime rule

The department has created $417 million in deregulatory savings, the secretary of labor said during a U.S. Chamber of Commerce event Wednesday.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 4, 2018

Fatigue hits most workers in high-risk jobs, raising workplace safety concerns

Almost all employers are aware of the dangers associated with on-the-job fatigue, according to a National Safety Council study, but far fewer workers acknowledge those dangers.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 3, 2018

Hawaii cable company's 'inflexible' leave policy violated ADA, EEOC says

When employees exhausted FMLA leave, Spectrum failed to engage in the interactive process and simply fired employees that did not return to work, the suit claims.

By Lisa Burden • Oct. 3, 2018

Denver law firm pays $30K after firing new hire for not disclosing pregnancy

Job applicants do not have to tell prospective employers that they are pregnant, EEOC said in a statement announcing the settlement.

By Lisa Burden • Oct. 2, 2018

Employers that provide paid family, medical leave to receive new tax credit

Proposals for such a tax credit have been in the works since the GOP tax bill paved the way for it in late 2017.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 2, 2018

Back to Basics: A rookie’s guide to the FMLA

The Family and Medical Leave Act protects workers' jobs under four sets of circumstances, but employers and employees must earn eligibility before the law can cover them.

By Katie Clarey • Oct. 2, 2018

California limits NDAs but rejects attempt to outlaw arbitration

The California bills, like many others, were introduced in the wake of the #MeToo movement.

By Lisa Burden and Kate Tornone • Oct. 1, 2018

EEOC: Party City manager rejected applicant with autism, saying she wouldn't hire people 'like that'

While employers need not hire unqualified workers, EEOC is warning businesses about the danger of relying on stereotypes and assumptions.

By Lisa Burden • Oct. 1, 2018

Mitsubishi attorney fired for speaking up about discrimination, suit says

The acting general counsel for Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings said the company refused to tolerate another woman in executive leadership.

By Lisa Burden • Sept. 28, 2018

9th Cir. deals blow to misclassification suit from Uber drivers

The court's decision is a huge legal victory for Uber and the heavily financed gig economy space, and it could reduce the number of misclassification claims they face in the future.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 27, 2018

Hotel's management company is joint employer, 7th Cir. says in sexual harassment suit

Joint employment liability remains a gray area and a hot topic under both the NLRA and the FLSA, but it's a concern under laws like Title VII as well.

By Lisa Burden • Sept. 27, 2018

Negative company ratings can ruin brands and turn off applicants

Companies may need to consider taking a more active role in managing their online reputation to keep up in today's tight talent market.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 27, 2018

Employer settles claim over breast cancer recovery that 'would take too long'

B.F. Saul's VP of HR fired the worker, resulting in a $210,000 settlement and a promise to train employees on disability discrimination.

By Lisa Burden • Sept. 26, 2018

Walmart hit with bias claim for denying light-duty program to pregnant workers

Employers may need to familiarize themselves not only with applicable federal law, but also relevant legislation at the state and local levels.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 25, 2018

Phoenix restaurant's sexual harassment settlement requires apology letters

The employer also will pay $220,000, establish a robust harassment reporting system and train its managers and employees on the law.

By Kate Tornone • Sept. 25, 2018