Hotel group pays $125K to settle claims it failed to accommodate worker with asthma

An employee was fired after requesting accommodation for 'significant breathing issues' that sent her to the ER, according to EEOC.

By Lisa Burden • Dec. 6, 2018

Employee relations teams focused on policy violations, behavioral issues

Employers place employee relations among their top priorities to lower the risk of liability, according to a new study.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 6, 2018

NYC sets nation's first minimum wage for ride-hailing drivers

Drivers for companies like Uber and Lyft now must be paid at least $17.22 an hour after expenses, under rules approved by the city's Taxi and Limousine Commission.

By Chris Teale • Dec. 5, 2018

What does 2019 have in store for #MeToo?

The C-suite must remain vigilant in addressing the issues raised by these developments, writes David W. Garland of Epstein Becker Green.

By David W. Garland • Dec. 5, 2018

Minority drivers sue Amazon over background checks

The class action seeks to represent all black and Latino drivers in Massachusetts who were terminated under the company's background check policy.

By Lisa Burden • Dec. 5, 2018

Proposed changes to H-1B rules prioritizes US educated

Changes are coming to the H-1B lottery system, with proposed rules that could come into effect with the coming cap season.

By Naomi Eide • Dec. 4, 2018

Dems call for investigation into DOL Secretary's handling of 2008 sex trafficking case

The controversy comes at a crucial moment for DOL as it seeks to publish and defend in court new employment rules.

By Ryan Golden • Dec. 4, 2018

Portland, Oregon, couriers pay $3M for misclassification

The consent judgment also requires the employers to obtain a third-party audit of their employment practices within six months.

By Lisa Burden • Dec. 4, 2018

Manager's comments about employee's 'supposed injury' keep retaliation claim alive

The employee, fired two weeks after filing a workers' compensation claim, may have been "set up to fail," the 5th Circuit said.

By Lisa Burden • Dec. 3, 2018

4th Cir.: Title VII doesn't override state law that prohibits snooping in personnel files

The ruling is a reminder to employers that Title VII's participation clause has its limits, according to one attorney.

By Lisa Burden • Nov. 30, 2018

Massage therapy students not FLSA employees, court says

DOL relaxed its rules for unpaid interns earlier this year, and many organizations will be confident they can meet that test, according to one expert.

By Lisa Burden • Nov. 29, 2018

Court OKs employee's suit alleging HR promised FMLA leave

It would be unfair to allow an employer to force an employee to begin medical leave, assure her that her job would be waiting for her and then fire her, the court said.

By Lisa Burden • Nov. 29, 2018

One-third of tech workers think their companies offer severances to accused sexual harassers

Although the Blind survey focused on employees' perception and knowledge, it paints a somewhat dour picture of the industry.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 28, 2018

Arkansas tire company pays $96K to resolve overtime violations

The Fair Labor Standards Act has always been a tricky law for employers, and financial repercussions for violations accumulate quickly.

By Lisa Burden • Nov. 27, 2018

4 mistakes to avoid at the intersection of FMLA and PTO

While the FMLA is conceptually straightforward, administration can become incredibly complex — especially when you throw other leaves into the mix.

By Jennifer Carsen • Nov. 27, 2018

Back to Basics: The ins and outs of the ADEA

The old adage says "you can't teach an old dog new tricks," but the Age Discrimination in Employment Act looks poorly on such language or excuses.

By Katie Clarey • Nov. 26, 2018

Court: Worker laid off days after FMLA leave ended can pursue claim

A reasonable jury could find that the employee wasn't "restored to an equivalent position" because she was terminated days after she returned to work, the court said.

By Lisa Burden • Nov. 26, 2018

Complaints prompt Google to change disability accommodation policy

Employee Cathy Fitzpatrick first brought up her issues with Google's policy about a year ago, but the company refused to act, she told CNBC.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 26, 2018

9th Cir: Montana law doesn't prevent employers from banning marijuana

Marijuana legalization doesn't necessarily override employers' drug-free workplace policies, the ruling shows.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 26, 2018

Home care provider pays $340K for client harassment

Employers can be held liable for failing to stop employee harassment not only by co-workers, but also by clients and vendors.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 21, 2018

Texas court: Austin's paid sick leave law is unconstitutional

The ruling also may affect an ordinance recently adopted in San Antonio.

By Lisa Burden • Nov. 21, 2018

7th Cir.: Supervisor demoted because of false time cards, not bias

The U.S. Postal Service supervisor sued after he was demoted to a part-time mail carrier position, alleging the move was based on his race, age and sex.

By Lisa Burden • Nov. 20, 2018

Employers paid $505M to resolve EEOC charges in FY2018

EEOC is capping off what may be remembered as a historic year for the commission, if not for the issue of workplace discrimination generally.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 19, 2018

Whole Foods pays $65K for cashier's absence-related firing

The employer knew the absences were related to the employee's disability, EEOC alleged in a lawsuit, and should have provided an accommodation.

By Lisa Burden • Nov. 19, 2018

Avon workers allege bias against pregnant women, nursing moms

HR must take all complaints seriously, experts say, and conduct good-faith investigations when necessary.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 19, 2018