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Poll: Women and men uneasy being alone together for business meetings
About two-thirds of the respondents think they should be extra cautious about being around members of the opposite sex at work, which is especially problematic for women.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 5, 2017 -
Judge agrees to hear GrubHub employee classification suit
The court's decision might provide much-needed clarity to the independent contractor debate.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 5, 2017 -
Texas Supreme Court rules same-sex couple benefits may not be guaranteed
A lower court will have to consider the "reach and ramifications" of the rights determined by Obergefell v. Hodges.
By Kathryn Moody • June 30, 2017 -
DOL abandons overtime rule, asks court to OK salary threshold concept
The federal government will no longer defend Obama-era regulations drastically expanding the number of workers eligible for overtime.
By Kate Tornone • June 30, 2017 -
Panda Express to pay $400,000 to settle immigration discrimination case
The company required re-upping of documents every time permanent resident cards expired, which the DOJ found discriminatory.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 30, 2017 -
Arizona's sick leave policy assumes certain employer actions are retaliatory
Litigators say employers who operate in the Copper State will want to tread carefully.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 30, 2017 -
NLRB seats finally filled with Trump nominations in place
Now that all the positions are largely in place, the NLRB could begin its return to more pro-business policies.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 29, 2017 -
Trump to nominate Janet Dhillon to lead EEOC
Dhillon has served as general counsel for both JC Penney and Burlington Stores. Her selection in place of acting head Victoria Lipnic has shocked some observers.
By Kathryn Moody • June 29, 2017 -
DOL reinstates wage and hour opinion letters
The government will once again answer employers’ individual questions about FLSA and FMLA compliance.
By Kate Tornone • June 28, 2017 -
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 -
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
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