Campus recruiting: The good, the bad and the ... discriminatory?

Employers across the country are awaiting the outcome of a lawsuit alleging that PwC's campus recruiting efforts amount to age discrimination, but there are a few steps to take in the meantime.

By Riia O'Donnell • March 22, 2018

Magic Leap's 'contingent workforce specialist' says she was fired for speaking up about misclassifications

Classification issues continue to plague employers, especially big names in the gig economy.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 22, 2018

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Inside the rapidly changing world of compliance

The HR landscape is ever-shifting, leaving compliance professionals to meet today’s requirements while keeping an eye on the future.

By HR Dive staff

70% of employers are GDPR-ready, but concerns about hiring remain

Employers who want to compete globally need to know what the GDPR requires, but even those unaffected at the moment may soon find themselves in need of a data ethics program.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 22, 2018

Despite ban trend, most employers still use salary history to set pay

However, many employers find salary history bans simple to carry out, and some have chosen to stop asking such questions, even without a mandate to do so, according to a new study.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 22, 2018

Teamsters file overtime suit alleging donning, doffing violations

Workers at an Ohio waste disposal company say they should have been paid for time spent changing in and out of their uniforms.

By Cole Rosengren • March 21, 2018

H-1B premium processing for 2018 cap season suspended

The suspension is supposed to last until Sept. 10, 2018. In the meantime, USCIS will continue to accept premium petitions that are not reserved for FY19.

By Samantha Schwartz • March 21, 2018

States urge 8th Cir. to find that Title VII prohibits sexual orientation bias

Regardless of the appeals court's decision, uncertainty likely will continue until the U.S. Supreme Court takes up the issue or Congress adds LGBTQ coverage to federal law.

By Lisa Burden • March 21, 2018

DOJ sues California over anti-ICE laws

While the state and federal governments try to sort out the issue in court, employers will have to do their best to train workers on all applicable laws.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 21, 2018

McDonald's, NLRB settle 'joint employer' dispute

Some called for settlement talks to be halted in light of the recent Browning-Ferris debacle, but NLRB likely wanted to avoid a trial.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 20, 2018

Toys R Us mass closures highlight retail workforce challenges

The toy retailer struggled to compete for talent against stores that offered better wages.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 20, 2018

#MeToo has boosted demand for sexual harassment training

Training needs to be relevant, and employers must back up those efforts with policies and enforcement to curb this pervasive workplace problem.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 20, 2018

Employee participation in 'Day Without Immigrants' was protected activity, agency says

The NLRB also determined that when an employer fired 18 workers for participating in the walkout, it applied its attendance policy in a discriminatory manner.

By Lisa Burden • March 19, 2018

Mandatory retirement age lands employer in hot water

"Private employers need to understand that mandatory retirement policies run afoul of the ADEA and will be met with challenge," EEOC said in announcing a settlement with the company.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 19, 2018

After court questions background check guidance, EEOC pushes back

For now, the guidance remains in effect for most employers, but the issue bears watching.

By Lisa Burden • March 19, 2018

Individuals with disabilities are re-entering the workforce after years of decline

Employers who are committed to diversity and inclusion — and those facing a serious talent gap — are increasingly looking to this historically untapped talent pool.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 19, 2018

5th Circuit vacates fiduciary rule

DOL overstepped its statutory authority in promulgating the fiduciary rule, the appeals court held Thursday, just two days after another court upheld the rule.

By Kate Tornone • March 16, 2018

California Congressional reps urge DHS to preserve H-4 visas for H-1B spouses

A letter from the group of 15 California lawmakers said DHS's decision could deter needed, highly-skilled workers from coming to work in the U.S.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 16, 2018

Women at Microsoft filed 238 gender discrimination, sexual harassment complaints in 6 years

It's not clear how those numbers stack up against other employers, but in response, Microsoft has attempted to publicly explain their reporting processes.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 16, 2018

Ability to work a 12-hour shift wasn't an ADA essential function, 11th Cir. says

The case demonstrates just how important accurate job descriptions can be in defending Americans with Disabilities Act claims.

By Lisa Burden • March 15, 2018

Trump NLRB nominee John Ring advances to full Senate

Ring's confirmation would reinstate a Republican majority at the Board, but it could still be several months away.

By Ryan Golden • March 15, 2018

Super 8, Ramada shell out $73K for paying housekeepers by the room

While many expect the federal government's enforcement efforts to be less punitive with the administration change, the case shows that liquidated damages are still being used.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 15, 2018

NLRB extends comment period for quickie election rule a second time

Employers would generally like to see the quickie election rule rescinded, but without a Republican majority at the Board, relief could be more than a year away.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 15, 2018

Telecommuting becomes a more reasonable ADA accommodation every year

HR Dive's senior editor, Kate Tornone, discusses the shifting relationship between remote work and the ADA in this installment of "Other Duties as Assigned."

By Kate Tornone • March 14, 2018

'I am worried': Former DOL official says $47K overtime rule still a possibility

Between slow rulemaking processes and a fast-approaching election year, employers aren't out of the woods just yet, Tammy McCutchen told attendees at SHRM's employment law and legislative conference.

By Kate Tornone • March 13, 2018

Dems may be stalling NLRB nominee, hoping for a package deal

It could be months before John Ring's nomination is considered by the full Senate, leaving the Board deadlocked regarding any substantial labor issues, a speaker at SHRM's employment law and legislative conference said.

By Lisa Burden and Kate Tornone • March 13, 2018