Jenny Yang's final days at the EEOC and her hopes for its future

HR Dive sat down with Commissioner Yang, former EEOC chair, to find out how and why she kept her seat past the end of her term and what employers can expect from the commission going forward.

By Kate Tornone • Oct. 2, 2017

EEOC sues Buffalo Wild Wings for refusing to hire male bartenders

The commission has alleged that the Arkansas restaurant told a qualified male applicant that it wanted a female bartender.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 2, 2017

DOJ files first suit alleging company defied 'Hire American' order

Employers that want to shore up talent pipelines by hiring visa-holding talent should note the government's recent enforcement action.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 2, 2017

Former employees are suing Oracle for pay discrimination

Oracle is not the only company to face a similar suit after a separate DOL inquiry.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 2, 2017

Got volunteers? Not if you're a for-profit company

Rhea Lana, a children's clothing consignment company, has been dealt a major blow in its efforts to challenge DOL's ban on volunteers at private, for-profit companies.

By Kate Tornone • Sept. 29, 2017

Nevada law requiring accommodation for pregnant workers takes effect Oct. 1

Pregnant workers and job applicants in Nevada will receive expanded, ADA-like protections starting next week.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 29, 2017

NLRB, Trump administration prepare opposing arguments in SCOTUS arbitration case

The High Court will soon decide whether employees can waive their rights to pursue employment claims collectively.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Kate Tornone • Sept. 28, 2017

Glassdoor: Workers want their employers to take a stand on political issues

Younger workers clearly think their employers should have a positive impact on the community, but businesses must ensure that political activities don't get in the way of civility and respect.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 28, 2017

Fall protection at the top of OSHA's 10 most cited safety violations in 2017

Changes to fall protection rules went into effect at the beginning of the year, but employers took a while to adjust.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 27, 2017

Senate confirms Trump's final NLRB pick, but sea change will take time

NLRB now has a Republican majority, but employers are unlikely to see Obama-era positions reversed any time soon.

By Kate Tornone • Sept. 26, 2017

Ex-manager sues Facebook over alleged age discrimination

A 52-year-old former manager claims the social media giant fired him after he complained about the company's treatment of older workers.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 26, 2017

Study: Online personality tests may be flawed, especially for young applicants

According to employment and training organizations, fewer applicants under 21 are being hired for entry-level jobs, and personality tests are the likely cause.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 25, 2017

Harassment, discrimination are employers' top compliance training priorities

Compliance training challenges, including diversity and data security, are pervasive across various industries, a EVERFI survey reveals.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 22, 2017

Companies could pay up to $150K per infraction for unlicensed software use

The Business Software Alliance (BSA) is working on behalf of large tech companies to detect violations by employers.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 22, 2017

Trump nominees promise new EEO-1 pay reporting requirement

The president’s picks for the EEOC voiced their support for employer compensation reporting during their Senate confirmation hearing, but were less enthusiastic about the commission's position on LGBT discrimination.

By Kate Tornone • Sept. 20, 2017

CA advances bills on leave, pay reporting and ICE raids

As the federal government reduces employer mandates, California picks up the slack.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Kate Tornone • Sept. 18, 2017

Congress considers mandatory E-Verify; SHRM voices support

The legislative proposal would phase in E-Verify for new employees in six-month increments and permit employers to use the system for current workers.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 18, 2017

Ex-Google employees allege pay bias in potential class action suit

The private lawsuit comes just days after a New York Times report revealed alleged pay disparities at the company.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 15, 2017

'No timeline' for new EEO-1 pay reporting requirements, EEOC says

Whether the commission will revisit its now-blocked compensation reporting requirements will largely depend on incoming commissioners.

By Kate Tornone • Sept. 14, 2017

Expect a lot of NLRB rulings in the coming months, chair says

As Philip Miscimarra prepares to leave the Board in December, he wants it to finalize rulings on cases he's considered.

By Kate Tornone • Sept. 14, 2017

Understanding the rewards — and risks — of the modern retirement plan

As Americans plan for their retirement, recently enacted changes to related laws could impact employer-sponsored plans. 

By Riia O'Donnell • Sept. 14, 2017

EEOC: Vacating workplace wellness rules would cause turmoil for employers

A judge recently sided with AARP over the rules, but EEOC warns that getting rid of them now could cause major headaches later.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 14, 2017

Court rejects dad's pregnancy discrimination claim, but opens the door for others

Men may be able to sue employers under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, a federal district court judge has said.

By Kate Tornone • Sept. 14, 2017

'Sanctuary businesses' get a pass on illegal immigration crackdown, critics allege

There's a contradiction brewing between business' needs and Republicans' priorities on immigration and deregulation.

By Ryan Golden , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 13, 2017

Pizza Hut denounces manager's Hurricane Irma attendance warning

Written and well-communicated disaster plans are crucial for both employers and employees.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 13, 2017