Browning-Ferris is back after NLRB vacates joint employment decision

The decision comes after the board's inspector general questioned the validity of Hy-Brand, the ruling that overturned the Obama-era standard.

By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 26, 2018

Sexual orientation discrimination is illegal, 2nd Cir. says

The ruling widens a circuit court split on the question, and experts say employers need to exercise caution until the issue is resolved.

By Kate Tornone • Feb. 26, 2018

Alaska bans subminimum wage for workers with disabilities

The state joins Maryland and New Hampshire in ending the decades-old practice.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 26, 2018

Potential to contract Ebola isn't an ADA disability, court tells EEOC

Though its actions were "deplorable," according to a court, Massage Envy didn't violate federal law when it fired a massage therapist after she planned a visit to Ghana.

By Lisa Burden • Feb. 26, 2018

Prevention — and intervention — are key to fighting drug addiction at work

Opioids have put drug addiction at work back under the spotlight, and employers can't afford to stand idly by.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 26, 2018

Fresh off Olympic fervor, March Madness begins to invade the workplace

The basketball tournament is practically synonymous with bracket pools, meaning HR can't address the event without tying in workplace gambling policy.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 23, 2018

Trump administration tightens restrictions on H-1B contractors

To justify visa holders' legitimacy of employment, employers "must provide contracts and itineraries for employees" that work at third-party worksites.

By Samantha Schwartz • Feb. 23, 2018

NLRB's inspector general questions validity of joint employer ruling

A labor ruling that was greeted with relief by businesses as a “return to common sense" may now be in doubt.

By Lisa Burden • Feb. 23, 2018

Acosta advocates new health plans, updated regs for gig workers

The Labor Secretary spoke Thursday at the launch event for a new tech sector partnership that will evaluate the impact of new economic models on the workforce.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 23, 2018

Former Google engineer sues, claiming he was fired for speaking out against bullying

The suit comes as another ex-employee, James Damore, pursues claims that Google discriminates against conservative white men.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 23, 2018

Leave management in 2018: More laws, more outsourcing

During a recent webinar, the Disability Management Employer Coalition offered insight on recent leave trends — both problems and solutions.

By Pamela DeLoatch • Feb. 23, 2018

Your no-poach 'gentlemen's agreement' may carry a prison sentence

The federal government says it's stepping up enforcement against no-poaching and wage-fixing agreements, and HR professionals could face serious consequences.

By Lisa Burden • Feb. 22, 2018

Sex harassment meets shareholder lawsuits

Lawsuits filed against Wynn Resorts' board of directors should grab the attention of executives and board members everywhere, writes David W. Garland of Epstein Becker Green.

By David W. Garland • Feb. 22, 2018

In potential 'lose-lose' ruling, SCOTUS limits employee whistleblower protections

Some say the ruling appropriately limits the employees who can pursue the law’s remedies; others say it may have undesirable consequences for employers.

By Kate Tornone • Feb. 22, 2018

Following DOL cover-up, the tip sharing rule's future looks bleak

The U.S. Department of Labor faces an uphill battle in proving the rule would have any benefits for workers, writes Katherine L. Fechte, an attorney at Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C.

By Katie Fechte • Feb. 21, 2018

Report: Workers lose out on estimated $15B due to poor state minimum-wage enforcement

Politico found that 32 states have less than 10 investigators on hand to look into minimum-wage violations; six states have zero investigators.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 21, 2018

Employers tell Congress of opioid crisis struggles, but next steps remain unclear

Some businesses say they're struggling to find workers who can pass a drug test, further exacerbating the skills gap.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 20, 2018

Medical marijuana in the workplace: Where do things stand?

A growing number of jurisdictions now tolerate marijuana use, making it difficult for employers to enforce traditional zero-tolerance policies, writes Dustin Carlton, an attorney at Bass, Berry & Sims PLC.

By Dustin Carlton • Feb. 20, 2018

Miami-Dade may soon protect workers who comply with evacuation orders

The proposal follows at least one high-profile incident last year in which workers were threatened with absenteeism for evacuating in advance of Hurricane Irma.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 20, 2018

Worker who refused flu shot has religious discrimination claim, EEOC says

Despite the administration change, the agency continues its crackdown on mandatory flu shot policies.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 20, 2018

Despite tougher U.S. stance, demand for immigrant workers remains high

The majority of companies surveyed (70%) said that sourcing foreign national employees is important to their talent acquisition strategy.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 16, 2018

Is it time to change how we talk about the FMLA?

In this installment of "Other Duties as Assigned," HR Dive's senior editor, Kate Tornone, offers a new way to discuss FMLA retaliation with your managers.

By Kate Tornone • Feb. 16, 2018

Employer fired 3 brothers over their potentially expensive health condition, EEOC says

Employers understandably want to keep healthcare costs down, but they cannot engage in disability discrimination to do so.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 15, 2018

Employers should rethink zero-tolerance marijuana policies, outplacement firm says

In today's tight labor market, employers may want to consider whether their rules and testing policies are truly necessary.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 14, 2018

MD's paid sick leave law takes effect, despite legislative struggles

More than half of Maryland employees already have access to paid sick leave, but the state's law extends the benefit to an additional 700,000 workers.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 14, 2018