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House votes down last-minute OSHA rule, extending citation period
The vote could be a key example of how Republicans in Congress will move forward in their goal of cutting legislation.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 6, 2017 -
Leaked bill could signal fight for employer tax breaks on health plans
The bill is supposed to have its actual reveal this week, but employers are already prepping to begin another tax battle.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 6, 2017 -
Is it ever okay to look at an employee's mobile device?
Reports of random staff cellphone checks by White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer have raised the question, SHRM reports.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 3, 2017 -
Asian last names on job apps lead to 28% fewer interviews
Even when qualifications were the same, those with Asian names faced bias at the outset.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 2, 2017 -
Minimum wage roundup: Baltimore facing backlash as St. Louis finds approval
The battles over minimum wage continue at the city level, rather than at the federal or even state level, in some cases.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 2, 2017 -
Trump immigration policies may have chilling effect on workplace complaints
The new executive orders may cause undocumented workers to stop reporting workplace problems out of fear of being deported.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 2, 2017 -
Sterling Jewelers employees file sex discrimination charges
A class action suit against the parent of Kay and Jared jewelry stores includes 69,000 current and former women employees.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 1, 2017 -
Despite ageism in the workplace, nearly 9M baby boomers over age 65 still working
Two-thirds of workers ages 45 to 74 say they've experienced age discrimination, and 92% of them said ageism is common.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 28, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Employee vs. independent contractor: The state of worker classification
Depression-era laws on classifying workers might need changing to meet today’s employment demands, experts say.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 27, 2017 -
Deep Dive
4 court cases employers need to watch, and how Gorsuch could affect them
The Supreme Court and federal circuit courts will have a powerful role in defining the direction of employment law in the coming year.
By Kathryn Moody , Ryan Golden • Feb. 27, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Forecasting the ACA compliance storm: Cloudy with a chance of repeal
So far, a flurry of ACA rumor and speculation has left HR pros with an uncertain forecast.
By Ryan Golden • Feb. 27, 2017 -
Study: 30% of HR and legal respondents fear workplace challenges to come
The majority of those surveyed (68%) also anticipate an uptick in employment law cases to be heard by the Supreme Court.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 27, 2017 -
Judge says LGBT training video was against his religion, sues over termination
The issue of employee religious accommodation poses a significant, important challenge for employers.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 23, 2017 -
IRS won't reject taxpayers' 1040 forms with missing health information
However, employers’ tax-reporting stays largely the same so far.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 23, 2017 -
Former Uber employee's claims allege several HR missteps
Uber CEO Travis Kalanick has since instructed the company's chief HR executive to begin an investigation.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 22, 2017 -
Franchisors should be hands-off concerning franchisee compliance training
Franchisors can minimize their liability in joint-employer claims by not micromanaging the compliance training they give franchisees.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 22, 2017 -
DC Mayor Bowser signs bill barring employment credit check inquiries
In accordance with D.C. law, Congress gets a 30-day review of the bill. It's still unclear whether such laws help job candidates.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 21, 2017 -
Survey: 67% of employers expect partial repeal of ACA
The survey also found that 39% of companies said that repealing the ACA wouldn’t affect their decisions on medical plan design.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 21, 2017 -
NYDOL: Employers can't prohibit wage talk, but they can set limits
Employers who choose to limit such discussions among workers are required to make their policies available electronically and in print.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 21, 2017 -
SHRM to Congress: Resolve burdensome FLSA overtime rule
Uncertainty still reigns, and HR is looking for answers.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 21, 2017 -
Fate of right-to-work bill in GOP-led New Hampshire uncertain
The bill's defeat could deal a major blow to Gov. Chris Sununu's legislative agenda. Currently, 26 states have passed right-to-work legislation.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 17, 2017 -
Trump hiring freeze could curb DOL rules enforcement
A mass exodus of even a portion of the DOL's 1,000 investigators could harm rule enforcement and general operations.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 17, 2017 -
Radio host with benign tumor loses disability and discrimination suit on appeal
The appeals court ruled that the claimant's condition was not enough to prevent her from engaging in work-related activities.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 16, 2017 -
Trump names Alexander Acosta as DOL secretary nominee
Acosta, a former member of the NLRB and current law school dean, will replace former nominee Andrew Puzder.
By Ryan Golden • Feb. 15, 2017 -
Business groups push lawmakers to roll back NLRB joint employer ruling
An appeals court hearing for one joint employer case has been scheduled for March.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 15, 2017
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