Tweaked policies wreaking havoc on the H-1B application process

The specificity of the information requested will spark additional requests for evidence and, in turn, visa petition denials.

By Naomi Eide • March 27, 2018

More companies are urging workers to rally for policies, candidates

In a survey, corporate executives said mobilizing employees was as effective in changing policy as hiring lobbyists.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 27, 2018

Swimming against the tide, Michigan forbids salary history bans statewide

The legislation, which appears to be the first of its kind, comes as several other states and cities are moving to prevent employers from asking about applicants' pay history.

By Lisa Burden • March 26, 2018

Isolated criticism wasn't FMLA retaliation, court says

Employers certainly need to be careful not to engage in retaliation, but courts have set a fairly high bar for employees to prove such claims.

By Lisa Burden • March 26, 2018

How harassment allegations can bring down an entire company

Employers should take note of the high-stakes nature of failing to take appropriate action against an alleged harasser, writes David W. Garland of Epstein Becker Green.

By David W. Garland • March 23, 2018

Humana will pay $2.5M to resolve pay discrimination claims

The company agreed to pay 753 women back wages and interest, and also promised to make pay adjustments.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 23, 2018

Employers can't demand clergy notes for flu shot exemptions, feds say

If an employer has real reason to doubt that an employee's religious beliefs are sincerely held, it is entitled to make only a limited inquiry into the facts of the employee’s claim, EEOC says.

By Lisa Burden • March 23, 2018

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

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