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Report: Joint-employer liability rule may be hard to unravel
The Trump administration might face a losing battle rolling back the rule. It'll all depend on how the Washington, D.C. appeals court decides.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 31, 2017 -
Trump's vow to revamp H-1B visa program on hold
For now the H-1B visa program’s lottery continues despite much talk about revision plans.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 31, 2017 -
Meal-break dispute turns into $2.9M settlement
Claims are rising over exempt status and worker classification.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 30, 2017 -
Uber diversity report reveals little progress, but the company vows to change
Uber wants to shed its "pumped up," "hustlin" image for more transparency and diversity.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 30, 2017 -
2nd Circuit Court says Title VII doesn't cover sexual orientation bias
Yet another court disagrees with the EEOC on Title VII covering sexual orientation bias. Only the 7th circuit decision is left.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 29, 2017 -
E-Verify could soon become mandatory for all employers
A recent Senate bill, introduced by Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) in January, would do just that.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 29, 2017 -
UPDATE: Trump repeals DOL 'blacklisting' rule
The Obama-era regulation required contractors to submit their history of labor compliance to officials for review.
By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • March 28, 2017 -
Willis Towers Watson offers SEC 6 steps for figuring CEO-to-worker pay ratio
The SEC issued guidance last year on calculating the difference between CEO and employee compensation under Dodd-Frank.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 28, 2017 -
In letter, SHRM and CUPA-HR challenge EEOC's harassment guidance
Among their arguments: The EEOC should clearly state that its guidance on sexual discrimination, in accordance with Title VII, doesn't have a legal basis yet.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 28, 2017 -
Seattle and Washington state both pushing for paid family leave
But a divided Washington state legislature could push Seattle to move on the issue first.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 27, 2017 -
Bipartisan House bill calls for FMLA bereavement leave
The bill would allow grieving parents up to 12 weeks of family leave when a child dies.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 27, 2017 -
Court says skills deficit, not age, caused firing
Ageism is a growing claim, but this case shows employers have defenses.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 24, 2017 -
DOL pick Acosta bounces budget questions, talks skill gaps in Congressional hearing
Alexander Acosta said he didn't have the chance to provide input on a proposed 21% cut to the Labor Dept.'s budget.
By Ryan Golden • March 23, 2017 -
GOP's healthcare bill is supportive of HSAs, widening the political rift
Democrats and progressives largely oppose the HSA component, which they say favor the affluent.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 23, 2017 -
Study: 1 in 4 discrimination victims face depression, stress or worse
The poll of 500 discrimination victims also discovered that nearly half experience some form of bias regularly.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 22, 2017 -
Party lines largely hold strong as four states debate paid sick leave bills
Maine and Michigan seem poised to mandate earned paid sick leave, while legislators in Maryland and Minnesota have seen push-back.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 21, 2017 -
Ban-the-Box is spreading with bipartisan support
Removing questions about candidates’ criminal pasts from job applications continues to gain national support.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 20, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The keys to running an ethical organization
Holding everyone in an organization accountable for ethical conduct is essential.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 17, 2017 -
Deep Dive
ACA reform update: What the latest bill means to employer advocates
The AHCA drew mixed reviews, not just from political parties, but also from the multitude of perspectives of business advocates in Washington, D.C.
By Ryan Golden • March 16, 2017 -
McDonald's dodges joint-employer claim yet again
The court spared McDonald’s on the wage-theft charge but appeal is highly likely, experts say.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 16, 2017 -
EEOC to stay on course with sexual harassment enforcement
One EEOC commissioner says priorities haven’t changed under the new presidential agenda.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 16, 2017 -
HR can expect more labor laws out of states and municipalities
With a federal government that is focused on deregulation, a patchwork of state laws may emerge to make up the difference.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 15, 2017 -
Labor Department has stopped publicly posting safety violators
The practice was largely considered a way to publicly shame non-compliant companies.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 15, 2017 -
11th Circuit: Title VII doesn't protect lesbian plaintiff against discrimination
If the cards stack up, the issue could go to SCOTUS.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 14, 2017 -
House committee OKs bill that penalizes workers for declining genetic testing
The bill could make wellness programs a loophole in the protections provided by the ADA and GINA.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 13, 2017
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