Pressure mounts as SCOTUS is again asked to address LGBT discrimination

With federal appeals courts — and federal agencies — in disagreement about Title VII's coverage, the High Court may intervene soon, experts say.

By Kate Tornone • Aug. 3, 2018

Suit: Wegmans employee told to 'suck it up' after requesting FMLA leave

Managers often create employment law violations by wearing their hearts on their sleeves, experts say. But training can help.

By Lisa Burden • Aug. 2, 2018

5 case law trends and what they mean for your workplace

As bills languish in Congress and regulations fail to clear hurdles, courts continue to shape the employment landscape with case law.

By Kate Tornone • Aug. 2, 2018

OSHA proposes scaling back electronic recordkeeping rule

Some of the regulation's Obama-era requirements, however, would remain on the books.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 1, 2018

Former FEMA HR chief hired women as possible sexual partners for male employees, report reveals

Calling the allegations "disturbing," FEMA Administrator Brock Long announced a number of changes for how harassment charges will be handled.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 1, 2018

​The 5 magic words that can prevent an ADA claim

Once your supervisors have that down, there are a few more training items that can help ensure compliance.

By Katie Clarey • Aug. 1, 2018

'Don't #MeToo me': The training being neglected after sexual harassment scandals

When men can trust in their employers to handle behavioral complaints fairly, only then will they feel comfortable about fully engaging in the effort to end harassment, writes Ingrid Fredeen of NAVEX Global.

By Ingrid Fredeen • July 31, 2018

9th Cir. OK's Taco Bell policy that employees remain on site with discounted food

An employee had alleged that the policy violated California law, which requires that workers be allowed to use their breaks in any way they wish.

By Lisa Burden • July 31, 2018

No regular 'de minimis' off-the-clock work in CA, court says in Starbucks case

Advances in technology are reshaping our understanding of what fractions of time can be reliably measured, the state's high court said.

By Lisa Burden • July 30, 2018

H-1B visa denials, RFEs swelled in Q4 2017

Both upward trends followed the Trump administration's "Buy American and Hire American" executive order, the National Foundation for American Policy said.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 30, 2018

As ban-the-box turns 20, compliance challenges grow

Particularly for multi-state employers, the patchwork of disparate laws has become daunting from a compliance standpoint.

By Jennifer Carsen • July 30, 2018

11th Cir. won't reconsider position that Title VII excludes sexual orientation

In a scathing dissent accompanying the en banc denial, Judge Robin Rosenbaum declared the issue "indisputably en-banc-worthy."

By Lisa Burden • July 30, 2018

Study: Men and women disagree over impact and tracking of harassment

When asked if women and men were allies on attaining gender equality, 54% of men said yes, while only 31% of women said the same. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 27, 2018

Full-time presence not necessarily essential for HR generalist, 6th Cir. says

Courts tend to give significant weight to an employer's assessment of which functions are essential; as a recent case shows, it's not the only factor.

By Lisa Burden • July 27, 2018

SCOTUS won't reconsider In-N-Out employees' right to wear 'Fight for $15' buttons

Policies prohibiting such items must conform to a narrow exception and In-N-Out's didn't, both the NLRB and the 5th Circuit determined.

By Lisa Burden • Updated Feb. 25, 2019

NC Golden Corral pays $85K to settle claims that manager harassed worker with autism

The EEOC said it takes allegations involving misconduct and an employer's failure to stop it seriously, and will prosecute cases involving such abuse.

By Lisa Burden • July 26, 2018

Sexual harassment reporting process doesn't prevent liability, 3rd Cir. says

An employee's fear of retaliation can leave an employer defending a claim from someone who never complained.

By Lisa Burden • July 25, 2018

Developing an effective third-party compliance training program

Third-party due diligence programs have become the focus of compliance departments, but monitoring third parties after initiating a relationship is also necessary, said Valerie Charles of GAN Integrity.

By Valerie Charles • July 25, 2018

Minimum wage doesn't apply to contractors' seasonal, recreational services, DOL says

The Trump administration holds that implementation of the Obama-era order threatened to "significantly raise" the cost of guided hikes and tours on federal lands.

By Lisa Burden • July 24, 2018

Vermont's harassment bill establishes a new target: 'No rehire' clauses

Multiple states are considering legislation to ban non-disclosure agreements covering sexual misconduct, but this is the first bill passed that includes language on such clauses.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 24, 2018

As more directors receive harassment training, notable gaps remain

After #MeToo, HR observers expected more workplaces to act quickly to update training guidelines. But that hasn't necessarily been the case.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 23, 2018

Gas station's occasional cash payments for overtime didn't fulfill FLSA requirements

DOL said the employer paid workers $100 cash on an occasional basis, without regard to the number of overtime hours they actually worked.

By Lisa Burden • July 23, 2018

HR pro's request for new supervisor wasn't a reasonable accommodation

In a suit involving the University of Pennsylvania Health System, the 3rd Circuit made clear that the ADA does not entitle employees to their preferred accommodations.

By Lisa Burden • July 20, 2018

Manufacturer pays $1M for 180-day, no-fault attendance policy

Such policies violate the ADA, EEOC says, because the law requires that each request be evaluated individually.

By Kathryn Moody , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 20, 2018

Web accessibility isn't a 'one-and-done' task

While online access isn't the only way, employers need to remember that the ADA requires that application and interview processes be accessible.

By Riia O'Donnell • July 19, 2018