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In trio of lawsuits alleging gender bias, EEOC goes after physical ability qualifications
The agency says that some of the employers relied on physical abilities tests to screen out female applicants.
By Kate Tornone • Aug. 3, 2017 -
Deep Dive
As US immigration reform stalls, will employers be pressed to move to Canada?
While one country contemplates closing borders and pausing international visa programs, the other has released its Global Skills Strategy.
By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 2, 2017 -
UPS settles lawsuit challenging 12-month leave policy for $1.7M
The policy may sound generous, but its rigidity resulted in an EEOC lawsuit that lasted eight years.
By Kate Tornone • Aug. 2, 2017 -
House bill would offer employers tax breaks to train employees for cybersecurity jobs
The New Collar Jobs Act, introduced last week by three House Democrats, would also include a bonus for government contractors.
By Tess Taylor , Ryan Golden • Aug. 1, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Employers move on as healthcare reform fails — for now
As open enrollment nears, employers need to set their sights on more important things than the healthcare reform "horse race," say analysts.
By Ryan Golden • Aug. 1, 2017 -
Trump taps Daniel Gade for final EEOC spot
If Gade is confirmed, he will solidify a Republican-leaning EEOC.
By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 1, 2017 -
Contractors may use EEO-1 snapshot for VETS-4212
The exemption should alleviate a burden for employers required to file both forms.
By Kate Tornone • July 31, 2017 -
NBC accused of wanting only 'good-looking' employees
Regardless of how this case turns out, hiring for looks is a bad business practice.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 31, 2017 -
Bill would overturn NLRB position on joint employment
The bill defines terms of employment that would indicate "significant control," though there are no promises it will make it to a vote.
By Kathryn Moody • July 28, 2017 -
Risky 'ad hoc' HR costs small businesses $27B a year
Small businesses might be hesitant to hire a dedicated HR manager because of the cost, but it is an investment that matters.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 28, 2017 -
ACA repeal dealt major blow with failed early morning vote
Efforts to repeal the ACA aren't officially dead, but the latest setback raises further questions as to how or whether Republicans plan to proceed.
By Shannon Muchmore • July 28, 2017 -
Bass Pro Shops settles $10.5M race discrimination case
The company also must update its EEO policies and hire a diversity and inclusion director.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 27, 2017 -
EEOC, Trump administration take opposite sides in sexual orientation suit
The government told the court that 'the EEOC is not speaking for the United States.'
By Kate Tornone • July 27, 2017 -
Appeals court goes against NLRB, calls T-Mobile's 'positive work environment' rule valid
But it wasn't a total win for T-Mobile — the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals did agree with NLRB that bans on recording were unlawful.
By Kathryn Moody • July 27, 2017 -
Failed BCRA vote shows tough road ahead for ACA repeal, replace
A procedural vote to continue discussion of Republican healthcare legislation passed on Tuesday afternoon.
By Shannon Muchmore • July 26, 2017 -
HR director may be personally liable in FMLA suit
When an individual acts on an employer's behalf, they can be held responsible for FMLA violations.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Kate Tornone • July 26, 2017 -
EEOC: Employer refused to hire applicant 'nearing retirement'
Following a public hearing to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the ADEA, the EEOC seems to be making good on its commitment to stop ageism.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 26, 2017 -
UPDATE: DOL publishes RFI on FLSA overtime rule
Could DOL's request for information on the OT rule mean a major pro-business shift?
By Ryan Golden , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 25, 2017 -
Acosta wants to 'streamline' occupational licensing regulations
The labor secretary says that one in 20 jobs required a license in 1950, compared with one in four today.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 25, 2017 -
Employer to pay $1.8M for firing prescription drug user
When an employee is taking prescription drugs, the Americans with Disabilities Act often provides them some protections.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 24, 2017 -
EEOC launches religious accommodation suit against Tim Horton's franchise in MI
The employee allegedly was fired after insisting that she wear a skirt in accordance with her Pentecostal Apostolic beliefs, rather than the chain's uniform pants.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 24, 2017 -
Senior female scientists sue Salk Institute for discrimination
The case goes to show: female-led organizations are not inherently immune from discrimination and related issues.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 24, 2017 -
DOL: Google's proprietary pact may threaten employees' right to report bias
The large tech company's policies may have had a "chilling effect" on employees' willingness to speak with the agency. Google denies the claims.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 21, 2017 -
Congress looks to block new EEO-1 report
The spending bill rider is one of several ongoing efforts to derail impending compensation reporting requirements for employers.
By Kate Tornone • July 21, 2017 -
Feds publish to-do list: Overtime, tip regs and OSHA tracking
DOL’s agenda didn’t contain any major surprises, but it outlined an ambitious timeline for an agency that is not yet fully staffed.
By Kate Tornone • July 20, 2017
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