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

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

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