Compliance: Page 162
-
DOL moves to revise — or rescind — FLSA tip pool regs
The agency has taken the first step toward revisiting Obama-era rules limiting gratuity redistribution.
By Kate Tornone • Oct. 25, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Can employers help solve the student debt problem?
Various stakeholders — from legislators to HR tech vendors — recognize the scale of the student debt problem. But few are doing anything about it.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 25, 2017 -
Lawmakers consider tax credit for employers' training
If passed, the bill would offer a tax credit to offset up to $1,250 of training expenses per employee.
By Riia O’Donnell • Oct. 24, 2017 -
Fidelity, Amazon acknowledge sexual harassment claims after recent publicity
The Harvey Weinstein sexual misconduct allegations have prompted several employers to take a second look at their own issues.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 24, 2017 -
Pittsburgh to cover sex reassignment surgery for employees
The city's mayor said the new coverage will help Pittsburgh attract top talent.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 23, 2017 -
43% of tech workers worry about being fired due to their age
Describing the ideal candidate as "energetic" or the workplace as "fast-paced" are dog whistles in some organizations noting that older workers need not apply.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 23, 2017 -
Broadway landmark Ellen's Stardust Diner settles with NLRB, reinstates fired workers
A union representing restaurant employees sued the eatery, alleging it was surveilling employees when they participated in protected concerted activities, among other things.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 23, 2017 -
IRS raises annual cap on 401k contributions to $18.5K
Employees likely won't be aware of the IRS's updated cap, so HR must ensure the update is explained clearly and in detail to workers.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 23, 2017 -
CareerBuilder: 41% of bullied LGBT employees say it made them quit
Survey respondents said they were falsely accused of making mistakes, gossiped about and faced constant criticism from the boss and coworkers.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 20, 2017 -
NYC passes paid leave bill for domestic violence victims
The bill will give workers five days' leave for court appearances and meetings with law enforcement, among other things.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 19, 2017 -
Deep Dive
H-1B by the numbers: 3 data points illustrating the last decade of the visa program
While the program could face changes, understanding how it has contributed to the American workforce over the last decade is important.
By Alex Hickey • Oct. 19, 2017 -
Orchid grower pays $110K for telling women they'll be fired if they get pregnant
The settlement also resolved allegations that the employer refused to allow women to return to work after giving birth.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 19, 2017 -
Trump nominates former top Congressional policy aide to head up EBSA
If confirmed, E. Preston Rutledge will lead the DOL division tasked with, among other things, reviewing the now-delayed fiduciary rule.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 18, 2017 -
Supreme Court declines to revisit needle-phobic pharmacist's ADA case
The ADA didn't require Rite Aid to exempt a needle-adverse pharmacist from administering immunizations, an appeals court ruled.
By Kate Tornone • Oct. 18, 2017 -
DOL pushes forward with apprenticeship initiative
The Trump administration continues to push its apprenticeship task force despite earlier committee drop-outs.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 17, 2017 -
Converse defeats bag check class action
Several California employers have recently faced lawsuits alleging that they improperly failed to pay workers for time spent in security screenings, but almost all have successfully defended them.
By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 17, 2017 -
Docking pay for bathroom breaks exceeding 90 seconds 'absolutely contrary' to FLSA
Employees must be paid for breaks of 20 minutes or less, a federal appeals court has ruled, upholding the DOL regulation mandating those payments.
By Kate Tornone • Oct. 17, 2017 -
Deep Dive
An unusual proposal: Embrace your whistleblowers
What would happen if instead of viewing whistleblowers as troublesome, employers viewed them as important assets that could improve the organization?
By Pamela DeLoatch • Oct. 17, 2017 -
California bans the box, outlaws salary history questions
Joining a growing trend, California has become the latest state to prohibit employers from asking about applicants' criminal history and previous pay.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Kate Tornone • Oct. 16, 2017 -
Deep Dive // Other duties as assigned
The ruling that will make you question everything you know about ADA leave
In this installment of our "Other Duties as Assigned" column: An appeals court recently ruled that a multi-month leave of absence isn't a reasonable accommodation required by the ADA.
By Kate Tornone • Oct. 13, 2017 -
Apple, Google and 74 other employers urge Supreme Court to protect LGBT workers
A myriad of businesses has asked SCOTUS to find that federal law protects workers from discrimination based on sexual orientation.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 13, 2017 -
ACA executive order still vague, but could impact employer healthcare plans
But it honestly comes down to this: Don't freak out about the latest news just yet.
By Ryan Golden • Oct. 13, 2017 -
Wage and hour suits remain top concern for HR and in-house counsel
Respondents to a recent survey said they were more concerned about wage and hour claims because they often turn into class action suits.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 12, 2017 -
Feds sue Con Edison over pre-offer medical exams
The employer also asked questions that violated the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, the EEOC has alleged.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Kate Tornone • Oct. 12, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Worried about ageism? Ask your older workers: 'How can I help?'
Age discrimination claims are on the rise, but many can be prevented if you exercise a little empathy.
By Kate Tornone • Oct. 12, 2017
Previous
