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

Lawmakers consider tax credit for employers' training

If passed, the bill would offer a tax credit to offset up to $1,250 of training expenses per employee.

By Riia O’Donnell • Oct. 24, 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

Fidelity, Amazon acknowledge sexual harassment claims after recent publicity

The Harvey Weinstein sexual misconduct allegations have prompted several employers to take a second look at their own issues.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 24, 2017

Pittsburgh to cover sex reassignment surgery for employees

The city's mayor said the new coverage will help Pittsburgh attract top talent.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 23, 2017

43% of tech workers worry about being fired due to their age

Describing the ideal candidate as "energetic" or the workplace as "fast-paced" are dog whistles in some organizations noting that older workers need not apply.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 23, 2017

Broadway landmark Ellen's Stardust Diner settles with NLRB, reinstates fired workers

A union representing restaurant employees sued the eatery, alleging it was surveilling employees when they participated in protected concerted activities, among other things.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 23, 2017

IRS raises annual cap on 401k contributions to $18.5K

Employees likely won't be aware of the IRS's updated cap, so HR must ensure the update is explained clearly and in detail to workers.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 23, 2017

CareerBuilder: 41% of bullied LGBT employees say it made them quit

Survey respondents said they were falsely accused of making mistakes, gossiped about and faced constant criticism from the boss and coworkers.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 20, 2017

NYC passes paid leave bill for domestic violence victims

The bill will give workers five days' leave for court appearances and meetings with law enforcement, among other things.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 19, 2017

H-1B by the numbers: 3 data points illustrating the last decade of the visa program

While the program could face changes, understanding how it has contributed to the American workforce over the last decade is important.

By Alex Hickey • Oct. 19, 2017

Orchid grower pays $110K for telling women they'll be fired if they get pregnant

The settlement also resolved allegations that the employer refused to allow women to return to work after giving birth.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 19, 2017

Trump nominates former top Congressional policy aide to head up EBSA

If confirmed, E. Preston Rutledge will lead the DOL division tasked with, among other things, reviewing the now-delayed fiduciary rule.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 18, 2017

Supreme Court declines to revisit needle-phobic pharmacist's ADA case

The ADA didn't require Rite Aid to exempt a needle-adverse pharmacist from administering immunizations, an appeals court ruled.

By Kate Tornone • Oct. 18, 2017

DOL pushes forward with apprenticeship initiative

The Trump administration continues to push its apprenticeship task force despite earlier committee drop-outs.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 17, 2017

Converse defeats bag check class action

Several California employers have recently faced lawsuits alleging that they improperly failed to pay workers for time spent in security screenings, but almost all have successfully defended them.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 17, 2017

Docking pay for bathroom breaks exceeding 90 seconds 'absolutely contrary' to FLSA

Employees must be paid for breaks of 20 minutes or less, a federal appeals court has ruled, upholding the DOL regulation mandating those payments.

By Kate Tornone • Oct. 17, 2017

An unusual proposal: Embrace your whistleblowers

What would happen if instead of viewing whistleblowers as troublesome, employers viewed them as important assets that could improve the organization?

By Pamela DeLoatch • Oct. 17, 2017

California bans the box, outlaws salary history questions

Joining a growing trend, California has become the latest state to prohibit employers from asking about applicants' criminal history and previous pay.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Kate Tornone • Oct. 16, 2017

The ruling that will make you question everything you know about ADA leave

In this installment of our "Other Duties as Assigned" column: An appeals court recently ruled that a multi-month leave of absence isn't a reasonable accommodation required by the ADA.

By Kate Tornone • Oct. 13, 2017

Apple, Google and 74 other employers urge Supreme Court to protect LGBT workers

A myriad of businesses has asked SCOTUS to find that federal law protects workers from discrimination based on sexual orientation.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 13, 2017

ACA executive order still vague, but could impact employer healthcare plans

But it honestly comes down to this: Don't freak out about the latest news just yet.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 13, 2017

Wage and hour suits remain top concern for HR and in-house counsel

Respondents to a recent survey said they were more concerned about wage and hour claims because they often turn into class action suits. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 12, 2017

Feds sue Con Edison over pre-offer medical exams

The employer also asked questions that violated the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, the EEOC has alleged.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Kate Tornone • Oct. 12, 2017

Worried about ageism? Ask your older workers: 'How can I help?'

Age discrimination claims are on the rise, but many can be prevented if you exercise a little empathy.

By Kate Tornone • Oct. 12, 2017

Please stop writing 'digital native' in your job descriptions, experts say

At a recent client seminar, employers heard from lawyer and blogger Eric B. Meyer and the EEOC's Mary Tiernan about best practices for avoiding age discrimination claims.

By Kate Tornone • Oct. 11, 2017