Be careful when getting crafty with leave policies

When trying to meet multi-regional requirements or testing 'unlimited' vacation, there are some considerations for HR, experts said.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 13, 2018

7 questions to ask before M&As

While HR pros may not have much say when it comes to mergers and acquisitions, they can ask some important questions during the process.

By Kate Tornone • Nov. 13, 2018

Facebook joins Google in ending mandatory arbitration for sexual harassment claims

The company also updated its interoffice dating policy, requiring leaders at the director level or above to disclose relationships with others at the organization.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 13, 2018

Court OKs suit alleging co-op hired 155 men, 5 women

In one instance, the employer allegedly declined to interview a woman with 10 years' experience, hiring her husband instead.

By Lisa Burden • Nov. 13, 2018

Research finds link between hotline reporting and better business performance

When their complaints are handled properly, whistleblowers can prevent problems from becoming disasters.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 12, 2018

No longer sci-fi: AI, new tech raise imminent employment law questions

Economists have long warned about the rise of technologies that could disrupt the global labor market within the next decade.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 9, 2018

Calling for more regulation, NLRB chair teases employer property rule

John Ring spoke of his affinity for rulemaking Thursday and suggested that the Board do more of it in his remarks at ABALEL.

By Kate Tornone • Nov. 9, 2018

DOL withdraws contentious 80/20 tip credit guidance

The change in guidance is largely considered good news for employers, simplifying wage and hour tracking for restaurants, in particular.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 9, 2018

After #GoogleWalkout, Google CEO rolls out new sexual harassment policies

Among the changes, Google will end forced arbitration for incidents of sexual harassment and make employee care a core part of the process.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 9, 2018

Staffing agency sued for refusing to hire deaf candidate

A recruiter told him the agency, seeking a hire for a warehouse position, did not hire people who are deaf, the EEOC alleged.

By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 8, 2018

Work done at employers' homes by car audio tech not joint employment, 5th Cir. says

Multiple employers can be liable for one employee under the FLSA, but the tests for joint employment vary under different laws.

By Lisa Burden • Nov. 8, 2018

Election day winners and losers HR execs should watch

Democrats took the House, Republicans held their Senate majority and a number of state minimum wage initiatives passed.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 7, 2018

Nursing facility pays $465K for return-to-work policy

So-called 100% healed policies fail to consider the ADA's reasonable accommodation mandate, according to EEOC.

By Lisa Burden • Nov. 7, 2018

Employer pays $170K to resolve suit alleging worksite noose, KKK meeting

The EEOC said that, despite repeated complaints, MPW Industrial Services, Inc., did not attempt to stop the harassment.

By Lisa Burden • Nov. 6, 2018

4 employment law predictions for 2019

"The light will continue to be shined" on issues like harassment, but Epstein Becker & Green attorneys advise HR to pay attention to developments in other areas, too.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 6, 2018

Election day: Voters consider minimum wage, marijuana ballot questions

Pay attention to the political goings on at the federal level, but keep track of rules and regulations from states and localities, an expert told HR Dive.

By Katie Clarey • Nov. 6, 2018

Working to keep employees from being poached? Not so fast

DOJ plans to pursue criminal charges against those who agree not to solicit a competitor's employees, so HR must be extra vigilant, experts said during a recent webinar.

By Jennifer Carsen • Nov. 5, 2018

IRS raises annual retirement plan contribution cap to $19K for 2019

Employees across generations aren't saving enough for retirement, let alone contributing as much as the tax code allows.

By Ryan Golden , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 5, 2018

2018's duds: 3 cases that fell flat

In this installment of "Other Duties as Assigned," HR Dive's senior editor, Kate Tornone, discusses 2018's duds and why you still need to make note of them.

By Kate Tornone • Nov. 2, 2018

Home care company agrees to pay $7.5M to settle drive-time claims

The plaintiffs said they were not paid for time spent driving between clients and that state law entitled them to at least $5.15 an hour for such time.

By Lisa Burden • Nov. 2, 2018

Applebee's pays $100K to settle transgender hostess' bias suit

EEOC guidance on transgender discrimination has been challenged in court, but the agency continues to enforce its position, suing employers that don't comply with its directive.

By Lisa Burden • Nov. 1, 2018

Employee's work — not job description — defines ADA essential functions, 6th Cir. says

Experts, however, say it's still important to maintain accurate and up-to-date job descriptions.

By Lisa Burden • Oct. 31, 2018

Google workers plan walkout over company's handling of sexual harassment

The employer's recent troubles hit on a third rail of employee management today: whether companies should take a stand on public issues.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 31, 2018

40% of workers admit coming to work with the flu

Employers can take a proactive approach to the flu, creating a culture that encourages vaccination.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 31, 2018

A running list of states and localities with predictive scheduling mandates

Los Angeles County passed a fair workweek ordinance in April that takes effect today.

By Kathryn Moody • Updated April 26, 2024