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Labor Dept. settles its own $7M, decade-long wage and hour lawsuit
A decade ago, the American Federation of Government Employees Local 12 sued the Labor Dept. on behalf of its members.
By Tom Starner • Aug. 24, 2016 -
US appeals court rules against EY's use of class action wavers
It is the latest employer to lose its bid concerning class actions within employee arbitration agreements.
By Tom Starner • Aug. 24, 2016 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineInside the rapidly changing world of compliance
The HR landscape is ever-shifting, leaving compliance professionals to meet today’s requirements while keeping an eye on the future.
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NLRB decides grad students can form unions
In a 3-1 decision, the NLRB said the National Labor Relations Act "contains no clear language prohibiting student assistants from its coverage."
By Tom Starner • Aug. 24, 2016 -
Illinois passes law to protect domestic workers, boost working conditions
The law extends protections that had been typically denied to such workers.
By Tom Starner • Aug. 23, 2016 -
Federal court dismisses EEOC transgender lawsuit
The accused company had proven that enforcement of Title VII would "impose a substantial burden" on conducting their business according to their religious beliefs.
By Tom Starner • Aug. 22, 2016 -
Justice Dept. looks to tighten immigration hiring compliance
The rule adjustments will also result in the Office of Special Counsel (OSC) changing its name.
By Tom Starner • Aug. 22, 2016 -
Court rules noncompetes can be transferrable in M&A scenario
The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a lower court ruling that had claimed otherwise.
By Tom Starner • Aug. 19, 2016 -
Uber driver settlement struck down in federal court
Uber thought it had an agreement with drivers that could keep its gig economy model intact. A federal judge ruled otherwise.
By Tom Starner • Aug. 18, 2016 -
Trio of Republican senators asks OMB to halt EEOC pay data reporting change
Their letter served as a final comment during the EEOC's comment period.
By Tom Starner • Aug. 18, 2016 -
OSHA pilot program pushing the pace on whistleblower reviews
The Labor Dept. admits that OSHA’s current investigation process can take quite a bit of time.
By Tom Starner • Aug. 18, 2016 -
Fiduciary rule could also affect HSA distribution
The coming regulations on 401(k) fiduciary issues may have further reach than most HR managers expected.
By Tom Starner • Aug. 17, 2016 -
2016 ballot initiatives may push some employment law changes
Such initiatives are taking place across the U.S., but one of the most complex will affect the Seattle hotel industry.
By Tom Starner • Aug. 17, 2016 -
Anthem-Cigna merger case takes a turn with potential new offer
In a hearing Friday, a Justice Dept. lawyer said the government may be open to settlement from Anthem to resolve the antitrust lawsuit.
By Tom Starner • Aug. 15, 2016 -
Overtime rule looms, but employers aren't opting for wage and hour training
According to a recent survey of planned training topics, wage and hour training finished dead last, at 29%.
By Tom Starner • Aug. 12, 2016 -
Court decision upholds Seattle gig worker unionization law, for now
The judge, however, dismissed the lawsuit "without prejudice," meaning it's possible for the same lawsuit to be brought down the road.
By Tom Starner • Aug. 12, 2016 -
Court: Firearms can be on company property if state law permits
Firing someone for having a gun on premises could lead to a wrongful discharge case in some states, a federal court has ruled.
By Tom Starner • Aug. 11, 2016 -
Retirement plan fee scrutiny hits 3 major universities
With 401(k) fee scrutiny on the rise for private employers, it's no surprise the the non-profit sector is now in the mix.
By Tom Starner • Aug. 11, 2016 -
OSHA gives employers a 3-month reprieve on new anti-retaliation rules
The anti-retaliation provisions are the second of a two-part OSHA initiative — and likely the most controversial.
By Tom Starner • Aug. 10, 2016 -
Chipotle location loses $550K pregnancy lawsuit
It's been a busy time in the labor world for the fast casual chain, as it also gathered headlines for a new tuition benefit this week.
By Tom Starner • Aug. 10, 2016 -
Judge relinquishes one of two major group health antitrust cases
Health insurer mega-merger cases split between two judges for expediency's sake.
By Tom Starner • Aug. 8, 2016 -
Federal court reluctantly tosses sexual orientation discrimination case
A federal appeals court says it had no choice in granting discrimination rights based on sexual orientation.
By Tom Starner • Aug. 8, 2016 -
NLRB rule revision has businesses up in arms
Some businesses cite higher labor costs and delayed expansion plans.
By Tom Starner • Aug. 8, 2016 -
Deep Dive
4 questions about the 'robust' Massachusetts pay law, answered
The chance the law will spread to other states is highly likely, an expert said.
By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 8, 2016 -
For overtime exemptions, don't ignore state law
The duties test in some states may be more strict than the federal requirement, meaning employers must be wary.
By Tom Starner • Aug. 8, 2016 -
Information matters when it comes to Zika-related business travel liability
If a business-critical meeting is happening in a Zika hot zone, employers need to cover every base to keep employees safe.
By Tom Starner • Aug. 8, 2016
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