Judge dismisses preliminary injunction against EEOC wellness rules

The EEOC’s rules will stand despite objections over health privacy concerns and worker incentives.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 4, 2017

Federal judge halts ACA transgender and abortion-related rules from enactment

The judge agreed the ACA measures force physicians to perform healthcare services that are counter to their religious beliefs or medical opinions. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 3, 2017

French workers can ignore after-hours email, new law says

The law is ostensibly intended to prevent burnout among workers, but the broader set of labor reforms has sparked protests.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 3, 2017

5 positive HR trends for 2017

From parental leave benefits and LGBT inclusivity to mental health awareness, there's plenty to be optimistic about.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 2, 2017

New cross-platform technologies boost disabled employees' performance

Tools like Window-Eyes and ZoomTech could also simplify ADA compliance.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 31, 2016

Exotic dancers sue boss, claim they're labeled as 'independent contractors'

The Oklahoma-based dancers say they were never paid wages and were forced to share tips with other workers classified as employees.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 31, 2016

Whole Foods charged with ill intentions over employee bonuses

The suit was filed by employees in the D.C.-area. Last week, some area store managers were fired for allegedly exploiting a gainsharing program.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 23, 2016

Google sued by employee for $3.8B over 'spying program'

The suit alleges that the company's confidentiality policies run counter to CA labor law.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 22, 2016

Court: Firing a worker for sleeping on the job didn't negate her retaliation claims

The employee was able to move her claims forward despite breaking a workplace rule.  

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 22, 2016

Injured USPS worker, called 'fraud' by manager, loses FMLA retaliation case

The court's ruling centered on the fact that the employee tried to claim worker's comp. first — not medical leave.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 21, 2016

Maine Gov. puts 3-week hold on new wage increases for tipped workers

Maine employers get temporary reprieve, but the delay also leaves open the possibility of legislation against the increases.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 20, 2016

When is allowing dogs in the workplace barking up the wrong tree?

Bringing pets to work is not just a cute perk. The ADA sets clear guidelines for dogs trained as either emotional support or disability service animals.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 20, 2016

Ford workers sue Xerox HR Solutions for alleged overcharges in retirement plan

Ford workers paid $5.79 million in fees for investment advice and are suing their plan record-keeper for taking an apparent 30% cut.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 20, 2016

2017 CA laws: All-gender restrooms, wage increases, expanded pay equity among new regs

Will the rest of the nation follow California's 2017 workplace rules?

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 19, 2016

How HR can face the most challenging compliance issues of 2017

Employers find the future of pro-labor laws and an evolving workplace unsettling after an unexpected outcome in this year's election.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 19, 2016

DOL intensifies investigations of mental health care compliance

Complying with the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act focuses on two categories of care: quantitative and nonquantitative.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 19, 2016

EEOC national origin protection update is first in 14 years

The update was announced alongside the SEP, but its place in the regulatory space is an interesting one, one expert tells HR Dive.

By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 19, 2016

Texas lawmaker wants to end Austin's 'ban the box' rule

Controversy over whether such rules actually help applicants has emerged, leading to potential backtracking in Austin.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 16, 2016

Fox News names new CHRO following sexual harassment scandal

Kevin Lord may need to rebuild Fox's culture entirely, but many staff of former CEO Ailes remain in key decision-making posts.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 16, 2016

Why ageism is the most 'acceptable' form of workplace discrimination

Not that any form of discrimination is acceptable, but claims of ageism face an uphill battle, in most cases being indistinguishable from pay issues.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 15, 2016

How one case could decide the future of federal LGBT employee protections

"Married on Sunday, fired on Monday" is at the center of the EEOC's arguments for why a reinterpretation of Title VII is needed.

By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 15, 2016

US Chamber of Commerce ready to fight 'burdensome' regulations under Trump presidency

The pro-business group has called for regulatory reform, including repealing the fiduciary rule.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 14, 2016

Non-compete agreement reform picks up steam in US

Both IL and UT have passed reforms while legislators in MA and NY are at varying stages of voting on such a bill.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 13, 2016

When is disciplining outspoken employees a legal violation?

An expert explains why some employers respond by cracking down rather than opening up.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 13, 2016

Flowers Foods pays $9M to settle massive lawsuit for FLSA violation

The lawsuit was filed in 2012 over the potential misclassification of workers as independent contractors.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 13, 2016