Compliance: Page 136
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Uber to pay $1.3M to settle its oldest nationwide misclassification suit
Employers have received little classification guidance from DOL, so it's important to understand how applicable courts test employee status.
By Katie Clarey • Jan. 9, 2019 -
Despite finding no discrimination, court holds USPS liable for retaliation
The case provides an important lesson in applying policies consistently and doling out discipline evenly.
By Lisa Burden • Jan. 9, 2019 -
Delta to pay $2.3M to settle background check dispute
The airline is the latest in a string of employers paying big for alleged background check errors.
By Jennifer Carsen • Jan. 9, 2019 -
Trump comments on high-skilled foreign workers 'surprising' to employers
Trump said he wants to let "brilliant companies have the smartest people in the world," but one expert doesn't expect immediate large-scale change.
By Ryan Golden • Jan. 8, 2019 -
Shift change can be retaliation, 5th Cir. says
Retaliation can extend beyond how a decision affects an employee's work.
By Lisa Burden • Jan. 8, 2019 -
Deep Dive
How external forces are reshaping FLSA compliance
Technology, decreased unionization and greater access to information have made FLSA compliance crucial in the modern workplace.
By Lisa Burden • Jan. 7, 2019 -
Deep Dive
7 best practices for ADA compliance
From training to documentation, these tips will help keep an organization on the straight and narrow when it comes to the ADA.
By Lisa Burden • Jan. 7, 2019 -
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2019 will put compliance 'front and center' for HR
In this installment of "Other Duties as Assigned," HR Dive's lead editor, Kate Tornone, discusses last year's compliance concerns — and why the new year promises more of the same.
By Kate Tornone • Jan. 7, 2019 -
Company didn't violate NLRA by calling police on union reps
Employers continue to struggle with understanding their property rights where union activity is involved.
By Lisa Burden • Jan. 7, 2019 -
Employer's comment about 'longevity' wasn't age bias
The employer victory nonetheless highlights the need for hiring managers to avoid language that could be construed as age discrimination.
By Jennifer Carsen • Jan. 7, 2019 -
Proposed H-1B regs would require employers to pre-register
More changes to the visa system could mean another tumultuous year for employers looking to hire foreign workers.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 7, 2019 -
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EEOC lacks quorum following expiration of Feldblum's term
With only two commissioners remaining, the agency cannot tackle several important activities, including filing some lawsuits and undertaking rulemaking.
By Ryan Golden • Jan. 4, 2019 -
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What the government shutdown means for employers
As the shutdown continues, so has the suspension of E-Verify and the complication of EEOC activities.
By Katie Clarey • Jan. 4, 2019 -
Disney labor analyst says he faced sex discrimination, harassment
The Disney Cruise Line employee alleged his manager had affairs with staff and recounted them to him in graphic detail, only to mock him as a "stuffy old fart" later on.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Katie Clarey • Jan. 4, 2019 -
Employee absent 195 days unqualified for ADA protection, 8th Cir. says
While the ADA can require leave as an accommodation, the court found that regular attendance was an essential function for a meat processing worker.
By Lisa Burden • Jan. 3, 2019 -
Study: Millions lack basic breastfeeding protections
Many women have no right to break time, a private space and other accommodations, according to a new report.
By Katie Clarey • Jan. 3, 2019 -
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Employer pays $110K to settle claims it fired worker for opposing racist training video
Even if an employee is incorrect or alone in believing that an employer's practices are illegal, his or her protest may still constitute protected activity.
By Jennifer Carsen • Jan. 3, 2019 -
Appeals court sends Browning-Ferris back to NLRB
The D.C. Circuit approved the Board's Obama-era joint employment standard, but experts say it's unclear if the ruling limits NLRB's upcoming rulemaking.
By Kate Tornone • Jan. 2, 2019 -
New year brings minimum wage hike in 19 states
Minimum wage increases can present HR with an opportunity to evaluate hiring and compensation policies.
By Lisa Burden • Jan. 2, 2019 -
DOL tackles overtime calculation in new batch of opinion letters
In the first of two new letters, DOL explained employers' overtime responsibilities when employees' pay rates vary from week to week.
By Jennifer Carsen • Jan. 2, 2019 -
Chipotle claims 'immediate harm' caused by arbitration proceedings
Despite the company's request, a federal judge has refused to block arbitration proceedings until related litigation concludes.
By Ryan Golden • Dec. 28, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Google's 'shadow workforce' highlights tech industry's contingent worker problem
One group of workers at the tech giant feels it's been left in the dark.
By Ryan Golden • Dec. 21, 2018 -
Employee's OT suit can continue despite contradictory time records
The employer used a facial recognition system to track employee hours, but that wasn't enough to succeed on a motion for summary judgment.
By Lisa Burden • Dec. 21, 2018 -
Study: Age bias laws not having the unintended effects that some feared
Stakeholders have expressed concern that anti-bias laws will cause employers to shy away from protected groups, but those fears appear to be unfounded.
By Katie Clarey • Dec. 20, 2018 -
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EEOC rescinds wellness regulations ahead of sunset date
The agency also has delayed its plan to replace the rules, leaving employers without guidance on wellness plan incentives.
By Ryan Golden • Dec. 20, 2018
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