Oregon's state-sponsored retirement plan faces backlash, lawsuit

The plan has reportedly helped participants save about $200,000 since July, but some businesses aren't thrilled about the accompanying administrative costs.

By Ryan Golden , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 21, 2017

Pennsylvania bill would ban sexual misconduct non-disclosure agreements

The bill, aimed at abusers with power over their victims, would also ban disclosing or destroying evidence in these cases.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 20, 2017

Court OKs 'mind-numbingly complex' pay averaging plan

FLSA minimum-wage requirements can be met by looking at an employee's entire workweek rather than each individual hour worked, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 20, 2017

Reader poll: 53% of respondents say state and local laws are their top compliance concern

The patchwork of laws between states and localities has gotten increasingly confusing in recent years. We recap the top locality issues for you here.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 20, 2017

Keeping an eye out for sexual harassment? You may be looking in the wrong place

HR Dive editor Kate Tornone discusses best practices for preventing sexual harassment in the workplace in this installment of "Other Duties as Assigned."

By Kate Tornone • Nov. 20, 2017

Senate, in break with House, targets retirement funds, stock options in tax reform proposal

Tech executives have been especially critical of the bill, which would tax employees on their private company shares before an IPO.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 15, 2017

Judge rules in favor of teens who noticed 25-cent wage disparity

EEOC filed a lawsuit alleging that Pizza Studio violated the Pay Equity Act when it offered a female applicant 25 cents less per hour than her male friend — and then rescinded both offers when she complained.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 15, 2017

When an employee leaves, can you recoup their training costs?

For employers that front tens of thousands of dollars in training for new hires, it's frustrating when they leave, taking their newly acquired skills with them. But employers may have some recourse.

By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 14, 2017

3 takeaways from the EEOC commissioners on EEO-1s, leave and arbitration

At the American Bar Association's Labor and Employment Law Conference, EEOC Commissioners Lipnic and Feldblum discussed the commission's stance on pressing issues for employers.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 14, 2017

'Day of reckoning' on the horizon for employment issues

Compared to last year's quiet term (as far as labor and employment cases go) the Supreme Court's October 2017 term should be action-packed, an employment law professor told attorneys at a recent conference.

By Kate Tornone • Nov. 14, 2017

Guidance on stopping harassment without violating the NLRA is on the way

Employers have expressed concern that EEOC's suggested "respectful workplace" training may violate workers' rights.

By Kate Tornone • Nov. 13, 2017

​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

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