Flurry of EEOC harassment suits names United Airlines, Piggly Wiggly

As the agency cracks down on harassment, the spotlight shines brightly on HR and the role it should play in these situations.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 14, 2018

Koch Foods to pay $3.75M to settle sexual harassment, race claims

Hispanic workers at a Mississippi chicken processing plant were harassed and faced retaliation after complaining, EEOC alleged in a lawsuit.

By Lisa Burden • Aug. 13, 2018

Cracks starting to show in Severson, experts say

The 2017 ADA ruling sent shockwaves through the employment community. But employers, even those in the 7th Circuit, must exercise caution, experts say.

By Kate Tornone • Aug. 13, 2018

A warning for HR: cut the snark or cue an FMLA violation

You've asked your managers to keep their emotions in check, but recent cases illustrate the importance of heeding your own advice, experts told attendees at the 2018 DMEC annual conference.

By Kate Tornone • Aug. 13, 2018

CBA was no excuse for UPS docking pay of drivers with disabilities, court says

The policy applied to those medically unable to drive, while employees unable to drive for other reasons, including DUI convictions, received full pay.

By Lisa Burden • Aug. 10, 2018

Survey: Most tech workers haven't witnessed discrimination

It might be good news for the tech world, but the number of those who have seen discrimination isn't negligible, either. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 9, 2018

New York Attorney General sues DOL over FOIA of PAID program

State Attorney General Barbara D. Underwood asked the agency for records regarding the program in April, but DOL has not responded more than 100 days later.

By Katie Clarey • Aug. 9, 2018

'The time is now': Why and how to start a pay audit today

Employers should seriously consider conducting a pay audit — and soon, experts suggested at the National Employment Law Institute’s 42nd annual Employment Law Update.

By Kate Tornone , Katie Clarey • Aug. 9, 2018

USERRA covers even employees who lack guaranteed shifts, 8th Cir. says

Claims in this area may not be as numerous as other allegations, but employers still need to understand their responsibilities — from notices to reinstatement.

By Lisa Burden • Aug. 9, 2018

Workers who witness rule-breaking are twice as likely to quit

The departure of workers, especially conscientious ones, should be a warning that compliance violations could be a problem, Gartner said in a new study.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 8, 2018

Jury awards Temple University exec assistant $850K in age discrimination suit

Among other things, the employee alleged her boss suggested that elsewhere, women of her age would be put "out to pasture."

By Lisa Burden • Aug. 8, 2018

Employers don't get to choose whether FMLA leave is continuous or intermittent, court says

In a recent case, a federal district court determined that an employer effectively denied an employee's intermittent leave request by putting him on continuous leave instead.

By Lisa Burden • Aug. 7, 2018

Feds to crack down on employers hiring visa holders over US workers

DOL and DOJ announced a new partnership, saying they will work together to protect American workers from discrimination.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 6, 2018

11th Cir. revives suit alleging Alabama's minimum wage pre-emption is discriminatory

The court noted that the measure sped through the legislature, received no votes from black legislators and was signed just hours after landing on the governor's desk.

By Lisa Burden • Aug. 6, 2018

Wall Street firms entering mergers have new hurdle: the 'Weinstein clause'

That businesses are placing the #MeToo movement at the center of their concerns during large transactions speaks to how heavily the movement looms over today's business world.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 3, 2018

NLRB requests input on employer email rule

In revisiting the Purple Communications standard, the board also is evaluating "employer-owned computer resources" other than email.

By Kathryn Moody , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 3, 2018

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