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NYC bans queries about job candidates' wage history
The bill is expected to become law in 180 days once Mayor Bill de Blasio signs it.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 10, 2017 -
Gorsuch sworn in as 113th Supreme Court justice
The new justice will likely skew the court pro-employer when relevant cases reach the bench.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 10, 2017 -
GOP lawmakers seek to rein in minimum wage hikes that voters approved
Business groups also continue to oppose minimum wage hikes, arguing that they’ll lead to job cuts and more unwieldy regulations.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 7, 2017 -
DOL delays fiduciary rule enforcement to June 9
It's part of President Donald Trump's Feb. 3 executive order calling for the Labor Dept. to "halt work" on the rule's enforcement.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 7, 2017 -
Maryland's paid sick leave bill could survive veto
The legislature has enough votes to override opposition from Governor Larry Hogan, though it could delay the bill by a year.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 7, 2017 -
Supreme Court gives district courts more control over EEOC subpoenas
SCOTUS reversed an appeals court decision, making future district court decisions on such subpoenas harder to overturn.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 6, 2017 -
Judge temporarily blocks Seattle Uber drivers' unionization
It's a big victory for Uber in the short term. Observers say the judge's decision should allow all sides to negotiate an agreement, avoiding a court battle.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 6, 2017 -
Fired Wells Fargo employee wins $5.4M and his job back
The manager was terminated in 2010 after reporting suspected mail, bank and wire fraud by two of his direct reports.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 5, 2017 -
SEC scrutinizing language in employment agreements
Protecting whistleblowers who reveal Dodd-Frank violations is SEC’s priority, creating potential headaches for HR.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 5, 2017 -
7th circuit rules sexual orientation is protected by Title VII
Nearly a week after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit ruled the opposite, an 8-3 ruling in Hively v. Ivy Tech could set up a Supreme Court hearing.
By Ryan Golden • April 5, 2017 -
66% of workplace bias victims said morale, commitment suffer
Employers must keep biases out of recruiting, hiring and promotion decisions, says study.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 4, 2017 -
Texas Roadhouse settles age discrimination case for $12M
The EEOC isn't letting up on ageism, particularly in the hospitality industry.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 4, 2017 -
Deep Dive
4 things to know about the H-1B program
While politicians and other opponents are busy calling for reforms, the tech industry is focused on expansion of the program to facilitate recruiting in specialty positions.
By Naomi Eide • April 3, 2017 -
UPDATE: Senate introduces new version of college loan repayment bill
The original House bill allowed $5,250 in tax-free employer contributions, functioning under current IRS laws governing tuition assistance.
By Kathryn Moody , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 3, 2017 -
NC revokes 'bathroom bill,' bars cities from employment lawmaking until 2020
The tug-of-war continues between states and local governments over workplace laws.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 3, 2017 -
Americans want paid leave, but at employers' expense
Most in the Pew study preferred that family leave was privately funded by employers rather than the government.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 3, 2017 -
Report: Joint-employer liability rule may be hard to unravel
The Trump administration might face a losing battle rolling back the rule. It'll all depend on how the Washington, D.C. appeals court decides.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 31, 2017 -
Trump's vow to revamp H-1B visa program on hold
For now the H-1B visa program’s lottery continues despite much talk about revision plans.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 31, 2017 -
Meal-break dispute turns into $2.9M settlement
Claims are rising over exempt status and worker classification.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 30, 2017 -
Uber diversity report reveals little progress, but the company vows to change
Uber wants to shed its "pumped up," "hustlin" image for more transparency and diversity.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 30, 2017 -
2nd Circuit Court says Title VII doesn't cover sexual orientation bias
Yet another court disagrees with the EEOC on Title VII covering sexual orientation bias. Only the 7th circuit decision is left.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 29, 2017 -
E-Verify could soon become mandatory for all employers
A recent Senate bill, introduced by Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) in January, would do just that.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 29, 2017 -
UPDATE: Trump repeals DOL 'blacklisting' rule
The Obama-era regulation required contractors to submit their history of labor compliance to officials for review.
By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • March 28, 2017 -
Willis Towers Watson offers SEC 6 steps for figuring CEO-to-worker pay ratio
The SEC issued guidance last year on calculating the difference between CEO and employee compensation under Dodd-Frank.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 28, 2017 -
In letter, SHRM and CUPA-HR challenge EEOC's harassment guidance
Among their arguments: The EEOC should clearly state that its guidance on sexual discrimination, in accordance with Title VII, doesn't have a legal basis yet.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 28, 2017
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