Bipartisan bill would ban arbitration for sex discrimination claims

Lawmakers are taking aim at mechanisms that they say have allowed employers to keep sexual harassment claims quiet.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 8, 2017

A lack of a solid definition of sexual harassment has impeded progress, study says

The researchers believe that a public heath perspective is needed to find out more about aggressors' use of power in sexual harassment situations.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 7, 2017

Gig work growth is up, but where are the benefits?

Some freelance and contingent workers hold dangerous jobs, but they generally lack benefits like workers' comp and health insurance, advocates say.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 7, 2017

NLRB official signals changes on joint employment, workplace conduct rules

The agency's new general counsel has told staff that he'd like them to escalate cases in which the Board could overturn controversial Obama-era opinions.

By Kate Tornone • Dec. 6, 2017

Supreme Court declines to hear Houston case on same-sex benefits

Employers won't be getting any clarity on whether Obergefell decided "all marriage related matters," such as spousal employer benefits.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 6, 2017

Employer pays $25K for firing worker with bipolar disorder

A home healthcare company fired the employee the day after she requested leave to treat her disability, EEOC alleged.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Kate Tornone • Dec. 5, 2017

SCOTUS allows full enforcement of Trump's travel ban

Employers will need to work with affected employees and adjust business travel plans as necessary.

By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 5, 2017

ICE raid costs Chicago bakery 800 workers

The agency appears to be making good on its promise to increase site visits, and employers need to be ready.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 4, 2017

California Amazon warehouse worker alleges break time violations

The fulfillment center's vast size is part of the problem, the plaintiff noted, because it takes so long to walk to and from break areas.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 4, 2017

The HR Dive Awards for 2017

The 2017 awards recognize the industry’s top disruptors and innovators. These executives, companies, trends and breakthroughs are transforming the industry and shaping the future.

By Kathryn Moody , Ryan Golden , Kate Tornone • Dec. 4, 2017

Fail of the Year: Healthcare reform

The GOP had majorities in two houses. Employers were on board and ready for change. A vocal White House put the pressure on. So what happened?

By Ryan Golden • Dec. 4, 2017

Compliance Challenge of the Year: State and local laws

From 'ban the box' laws to paid leave requirements, employers continue to cite the patchwork of state and local laws as their biggest compliance headache. 

By Kate Tornone • Dec. 4, 2017

Meth use on the rise among US workers

Although the discussion on drug abuse in the workplace has rightfully been focused on the opioid epidemic, the rise in the use of methamphetamine and other drugs requires attention, too.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 1, 2017

Bill would mandate $48K overtime threshold

A legislative fix could put an end to the debate around DOL's authority to set an FLSA salary threshold.

By Kate Tornone • Dec. 1, 2017

Study: 70% of sexual harassers are under 40 and colleagues, not bosses

Importantly, the survey reveals that harassment may be present at all levels of an organization.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 1, 2017

Randstad Staffing recruiters lose overtime suit

An appeals court found that the recruiters exhibited enough "independent judgment" on the job to be exempt from overtime.

By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 30, 2017

6 updates to get your employee handbook ready for 2018

Handbooks may draw a few yawns from workers, but an outdated policy manual can leave companies vulnerable to miscommunication — and costly litigation.

By Pamela DeLoatch • Nov. 29, 2017

DOL makes it official: Fiduciary rule enforcement delayed until July 2019

Add this to the list of Obama-era regulations that employers won't need to worry about for a while, if ever.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 28, 2017

Investigation launched after workers' FMLA request keeps claim alive

Adverse employment actions with timing close to leave requests can be evidence of interference, a federal district court ruling illustrates.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 28, 2017

Trump administration eyes changes to wage and hour issues

After a slow start, the new administration is now taking steps to make good on its promise to undo some Obama-era FLSA initiatives.

By Kate Tornone • Nov. 28, 2017

DOL delays ERISA rule change for disability insurance plans by 90 days

The final rule governing employee disability benefits governed by ERISA will go into effect April 1, 2018.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 27, 2017

EEOC publishes best practices for preventing, responding to sexual harassment

The agency's "promising practices" include making harassment training more effective by having senior leaders champion it.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 27, 2017

OSHA pushes back electronic filing deadline by 2 weeks

The measure, also called the "recordkeeping rule," won't be enforced until Dec. 15 — and more changes could be on the way.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 27, 2017

ICE announces plans to target food industry

As immigration enforcement visits ramp up, HR can take several steps to prepare.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 27, 2017

Legal debate over LGBT discrimination 'a hot mess' — but finally at a crossroads

The Supreme Court could pick up a Title VII case as early as December. But what should employers know in the meantime? 

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 27, 2017