Compliance: Page 166
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Deep Dive
Joint employment uncertainty: Businesses are 'holding their breath'
Employers urge Congress to clarify joint employment standards through federal legislation.
By Kate Tornone • July 13, 2017 -
DOL defends fiduciary rule, minus class action waivers
The agency appears to have abandoned its previous position that class action waivers are permitted under certain circumstances.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 11, 2017 -
'Repeal now, replace later' might not be so bad for employers
Though unlikely, repeal without replace would — on the surface — remove mandates and burdensome reporting requirements. But the dance over the Senate vote continues.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 11, 2017 -
Which employees get securities whistleblower protection? Supreme Court to resolve disagreement
The high court has agreed to resolve a lack of consensus among the lower courts about which complaining employees are protected from retaliation.
By Kate Tornone • July 11, 2017 -
SCOTUS may decide whether sexual orientation is a protected class
Lambda Legal says Title VII prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation, but not all courts agree.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 10, 2017 -
No Dodd-Frank repeal means companies on the hook for CEO pay ratio
A repeal bill has so far stalled, which means most companies have to comply now to meet the deadline.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 10, 2017 -
Janitorial service told managers not to hire black applicants, EEOC says
Managers emphasized criminal background checks to deter black candidates in Maryland, D.C. and Philadelphia.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 7, 2017 -
Shell accused of hiring discrimination by security advisor job candidate
The oil company allegedly overruled a manager's decision to hire a 53-year-old male with a military background, instead offering the position to a younger, female candidate.
By Tess Taylor • July 6, 2017 -
Jimmy Johns workers' posters were 'too disloyal' to be protected activity
The employees crossed a line by questioning the safety of the employer's product.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 6, 2017 -
DOL tip regs are invalid, appeals court says
The U.S. Supreme Court may soon weigh in on tip pooling practices.
By Kate Tornone • July 6, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Giving new moms a break: Employers slow to accommodate nursing mothers
Employers have been legally required to accommodate nursing mothers for several years, but many women still face barriers in returning to work if they wish to breastfeed their newborns.
By Riia O’Donnell • July 5, 2017 -
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
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