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OSHA pushes to extend compliance of electronic records rule to Dec. 1
In May, OSHA said it would delay implementation of the rule, but did not specify a new compliance date.
By Kim Slowey • June 28, 2017 -
Industry group asks DOL to allow digital benefits disclosures
At employers' urging, DOL may enter the digital age.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 27, 2017 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineInside 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.
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Some private sector employers considering benefits for independent workers
Wage protections and benefits for contract workers are on lawmakers' agenda, too, but are not yet a high priority.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 26, 2017 -
H-2B visa cuts could close down seasonal businesses
A shortage of H-2B visas for returning workers could lead to U.S. business closures and create challenges for local economies.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 23, 2017 -
Zenefits to pay $3.4M for misclassifying account execs and salespeople
The firm was found to have major problems with its business model early last year thanks to a lack of compliance oversight at the company.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 22, 2017 -
Apple CEO tells Trump his immigration policy is troubling tech employees
Tim Cook brought up DACA, but the tech industry has been particularly worried about the H-1B visa program changes, too.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 22, 2017 -
Unemployment for workers with a disability remains at 10.5%
According to BLS data, unemployment rates in 2016 were higher for persons with a disability than general unemployment stats show. HR departments have work to do to attract more diverse candidates and create a more inclusive workplace.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 22, 2017 -
Drivers' strike in California raises questions of modern slavery
The Port of Los Angeles is seeing its fifteenth driver strike in four years as workers protest their status as contractors and forced debt.
By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • June 22, 2017 -
Opinion
Dealing with requests for confidentiality during internal investigations
During an internal investigation into complaints by or about employees, confidentiality issues are often unavoidable. The investigator should be prepared to handle them.
By William R. Horwitz • June 21, 2017 -
Researchers: Workplace bullying impact reaches beyond the victims
It has an insidious affect on the workplace by drawing in bystanders as witnesses and perpetuating a negative work environment.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 21, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Is pervasive ageism employers' next discrimination challenge?
Ageism in the workplace could be holding both employers and employees back as companies struggle to find the talent they need.
By Ryan Golden • June 19, 2017 -
Father sues JPMorgan for being denied primary caregiver status for parental leave
The terms "primary and secondary caregivers" are supposed to be gender neutral. But are they enacted as such in practice?
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 19, 2017 -
DOJ switches sides in Supreme Court arbitration clause case
Such reversals are rare — and another signal that the agreements may survive before SCOTUS yet again.
By Kathryn Moody • June 19, 2017 -
America's H-1B visa woes are good news for Canadian tech firms
Increased regulation and a call to "Hire American" may be opening new opportunities for foreign tech workers north of the border.
By Tess Taylor • June 15, 2017 -
EEOC: Defining employees' sex by chromosomes jeopardizes Title VII protections
The agency says the rights of millions of workers would be at stake under such an interpretation.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 15, 2017 -
Judge grants 3 former NYC Uber workers unemployment benefits
The decision, which essentially calls the drivers employees, doesn't bode well for the Uber business model, at least in New York City.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 15, 2017 -
Transgender employee fired for company critique on social media
The EEOC sued the company for firing a transgender worker who posted a negative Glassdoor review.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 14, 2017 -
Bloomberg: Labor law enforcement shaky with no wage and hour head
Local investigations have pared down, reflecting a DOL that is relaxing regulations overall.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 14, 2017 -
Workers report sex, naps, phone calls in company lactation rooms
It's a reminder for HR to develop clear policies for how private spaces are used as offices move toward the open floor plan model.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 13, 2017 -
Report: Trump paid leave proposal unlikely to pass as is
As always, the question of who pays still divides lawmakers (and businesses). A joint Brookings Institute/AEI report now puts forth its own bipartisan version.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 12, 2017 -
Social media outlet NowThis allegedly uses non-competes for entry-level staff
The use of non-compete agreements for low level staff in an industry like media shows how far their use is spreading — despite legal backlash.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 12, 2017 -
Chipotle workers sue over company's interpretation of FLSA overtime ruling
The case raises a potential wrinkle in a federal judge's injunction of wage threshold rule changes last year.
By Ryan Golden • June 9, 2017 -
House Republicans pass attempt to repeal Dodd-Frank
The bill would erase the Obama-era fiduciary rule and could affect how SEC views the pay-ratio rules. But will it survive the Senate?
By Kathryn Moody • June 9, 2017 -
2nd Circuit Court seeks EEOC opinion on sexual orientation bias under Title VII
The somewhat unusual move may signal that the 2nd Circuit is looking for a way to reconsider the original ruling against the plaintiff.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 8, 2017 -
DOL rolls back joint employer rule, giving employers some clarity
However, the NLRB's stance remains unchanged and states continue to create regulations on the topic, potentially setting an enforcement trap for employers.
By Kathryn Moody • June 8, 2017
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