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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 -
Transgender employee fired for company critique on social media
The EEOC sued the company for firing a transgender worker who posted a negative Glassdoor review.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 14, 2017 -
Bloomberg: Labor law enforcement shaky with no wage and hour head
Local investigations have pared down, reflecting a DOL that is relaxing regulations overall.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 14, 2017 -
Workers report sex, naps, phone calls in company lactation rooms
It's a reminder for HR to develop clear policies for how private spaces are used as offices move toward the open floor plan model.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 13, 2017 -
Report: Trump paid leave proposal unlikely to pass as is
As always, the question of who pays still divides lawmakers (and businesses). A joint Brookings Institute/AEI report now puts forth its own bipartisan version.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 12, 2017 -
Social media outlet NowThis allegedly uses non-competes for entry-level staff
The use of non-compete agreements for low level staff in an industry like media shows how far their use is spreading — despite legal backlash.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 12, 2017 -
Chipotle workers sue over company's interpretation of FLSA overtime ruling
The case raises a potential wrinkle in a federal judge's injunction of wage threshold rule changes last year.
By Ryan Golden • June 9, 2017 -
House Republicans pass attempt to repeal Dodd-Frank
The bill would erase the Obama-era fiduciary rule and could affect how SEC views the pay-ratio rules. But will it survive the Senate?
By Kathryn Moody • June 9, 2017 -
2nd Circuit Court seeks EEOC opinion on sexual orientation bias under Title VII
The somewhat unusual move may signal that the 2nd Circuit is looking for a way to reconsider the original ruling against the plaintiff.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 8, 2017 -
DOL rolls back joint employer rule, giving employers some clarity
However, the NLRB's stance remains unchanged and states continue to create regulations on the topic, potentially setting an enforcement trap for employers.
By Kathryn Moody • June 8, 2017 -
Uber gives more than 20 employees the axe in ongoing harassment probe
Since the sexual harassment scandal broke, several executives have left the company, including the heads of finance, growth, engineering and policy and communications.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 7, 2017 -
EEOC wins case against NJ employer that rescinded pregnant employee's promotion
The employee alleged that the firm took back the promotion because ownership didn't think she'd be able to handle the stress of her new role.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 6, 2017 -
Trump budget places new fees on employers for labor certificates, wage requests
Like April's H-1B executive order, this decision is part of the administration's plan to encourage companies to "hire American."
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 6, 2017 -
Report: Senate GOP considering tax on employer-sponsored insurance for AHCA
But there's no doubt such a provision would meet instant opposition from across the political spectrum.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 5, 2017 -
Appeals court knocks down Whole Foods' ban on electronic recording
The decision showed that employees' rights under the NLRA are still vital.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 5, 2017 -
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Oregon is the latest state to sign pay equity into law
But if local employers can demonstrate that they've done two things, the bill's provisions do give them some reprieve from accusations.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 5, 2017 -
Walmart employees accuse company of penalizing them for taking sick days
The claims closely follow allegations that the retail giant discriminated wrongfully against pregnant and nursing employees.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 5, 2017
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