​ICE is quadrupling workplace inspections; time for an I-9 tune up

In this installment of "Other Duties as Assigned," HR Dive editor Kate Tornone walks you through handling an ICE investigation, performing an I-9 audit and more.

By Kate Tornone • Nov. 10, 2017

At ABA conference, Acosta talks deregulation and 'unleashing jobs'

During his short conversation, the Secretary of Labor outlined how he views the role of labor and employment law in the future of the independent workforce.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 9, 2017

Explore the Trendline➔

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

House passes joint employer bill to reverse NLRB ruling

The bill passed easily along party lines, but will face a tougher road in the Senate.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 8, 2017

Arizona state agencies 'ban the box'

In addition to limiting questions about applicants' criminal history, Arizona's governor struck a deal with the state's department of corrections and Uber to provide workers with transportation.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Kate Tornone • Nov. 8, 2017

What's trending? For some companies, sexual harassment insurance

More employers are buying insurance policies in the wake of several high-profile allegations. But critics say the policies may actually perpetuate harassment.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 7, 2017

House tax plan won't lower 401k pre-tax contributions cap

One expert told HR Dive that a threat to 401k contributions is unlikely in the future, too, given public furor over rumored changes.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 3, 2017

Employers continue to ask questions about age, marital status in job interviews

Despite federal guidance and case law showing that such questions can serve as evidence of discrimination, many applicants are still asked such off-limits inquiries.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 3, 2017

An end to the leave law patchwork? Bill would let employers opt out of state laws

By providing employees with PTO days and a flexible work arrangement, employers wouldn't need to track state and local leave laws.

By Kate Tornone • Nov. 3, 2017

Salesforce alcohol ban shows changing attitudes toward drinking at work

While the tech industry, especially, is known for allowing it, more companies are banning alcohol use at work, fearing liability and other issues.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 3, 2017

GrubHub defends drivers' contractor status as court nears decision

In what may prove to be a test case for other on-demand service providers, the food delivery service told a court that its drivers are clearly not employees.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 2, 2017

Hiring in the age of salary history bans

As state and local governments enact laws that prohibit employers from requesting applicants' salary information, recruiting and hiring initiatives will have to undergo some changes.

By Riia O’Donnell • Nov. 2, 2017

Facebook charged with misclassifying workers to avoid overtime pay

The suit, a potential collective action, seeks back pay, interest, damages and attorneys' fees.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 1, 2017

California expands mandatory harassment training to include LGBT workers

Starting Jan. 1, 2018, California employers with 50 or more workers will need to adjust their training protocols.

By Riia O’ Donnell • Oct. 31, 2017

Resource Actions: 4 compliance zombies that want your HR brain

From undead regulations to haunting policies that just won’t leave, we’ve seen it all in the past year.

By Kathryn Moody , Ryan Golden • Oct. 31, 2017

Maryland drops 15% of new Uber, Lyft drivers for failing background checks

In the age of the gig or contingent worker, background checks will likely become even more important — and scrutinized.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 31, 2017

NYC salary history question ban takes effect

Beginning today, employers in New York City may no longer ask job applicants about their prior pay.

By Kate Tornone • Oct. 31, 2017

Open enrollment 2018 changes little with ACA still in place

Aside from a few trending voluntary benefits, the season promises to be relatively tame by HR's standards.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 31, 2017

Update: GOP tax plan released, no cuts to 401k contributions

A draft of the House tax bill has since been released. Employers won't have to worry about cuts to 401k contributions.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 31, 2017

UAW says Tesla fired workers for union activity

The auto union claims Tesla violated federal law by firing workers who backed unionization, but the automaker says work performance was to blame.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 30, 2017

Trump declares opioid abuse a public health emergency, but employers are already in the fight

Many larger businesses have already begun battling the epidemic by shifting their benefits plans and training managers to identify at-risk workers.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 30, 2017

Is HR a 'high-risk' job that warrants drug testing?

A jury may decide whether the D.C. city government violated federal law by requiring that an HR rep submit to drug and alcohol testing.

By Kate Tornone • Oct. 30, 2017

Report: Paving the way for a new salary threshold, DOL will appeal overtime injunction

Various media reports say that DOL will appeal the order enjoining the Obama-era regs this week.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 27, 2017

Hack your EEO-1 report: A guide to employee data reporting

Experts weigh in on tips and tricks to make your EEO-1 reporting just a little bit easier.

By Kate Tornone • Oct. 27, 2017

DOL moves to revise — or rescind — FLSA tip pool regs

The agency has taken the first step toward revisiting Obama-era rules limiting gratuity redistribution.

By Kate Tornone • Oct. 25, 2017

Can employers help solve the student debt problem?

Various stakeholders — from legislators to HR tech vendors — recognize the scale of the student debt problem. But few are doing anything about it.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 25, 2017