Employers could face $31B in penalties for ACA noncompliance

It's a 50% jump from previous estimates. Offering the correct plans is not enough for total compliance.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 18, 2016

State AGs can investigate employers behind HIPAA data breaches

Back in August, the OCR announced that it would investigate all data breaches, regardless of size.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 18, 2016

How the ADA drove the EEOC's final rule on wellness programs

Experts discuss the wellness rule's impact and how employers can stay compliant.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 18, 2016

Trump and the GOP legislature may cut auto-IRA state plans

It's one of many areas financial observers are watching closely for change. The plans were designed primarily for small business employees.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 18, 2016

Trump's labor secretary picks vary but all lean pro-business

The current leading candidates will likely turn back Obama’s pro-labor initiatives to some degree.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 17, 2016

EEOC won $482.1M for those affected by racial discrimination in 2016

The commission resolved 6.5% more cases in 2016 than in fiscal year 2015.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 17, 2016

Trump tells IT workers he may reform H-1B visa law

SHRM also reports that workplace raids may escalate under the new administration.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 16, 2016

Redesigned Form I- 9 to reduce errors, be PC compatible

Employers have until Jan. 27, 2017, to use the old form, dated March 8, 2013.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 15, 2016

FLSA overtime rule to face hearing Nov. 16

The hearing will help the U.S. District Court in Texas decide whether to grant a preliminary injunction.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 15, 2016

Is right-to-work back on the GOP's national agenda?

In a GOP-swept House and Senate, legislation that essentially repeals the Obama administration's pro-labor stance could now be on the horizon.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 14, 2016

EEOC: McDonald's unlawfully fired HIV-positive employee under ADA rules

An Alaskan McDonald's will pay $103,000 in a EEOC disability settlement.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 14, 2016

Facebook to end discriminatory ad-buy program

The social media company took heat from lawmakers before it made a change.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 14, 2016

HR observers weigh in on President-elect Trump

An HR Dive survey showed over 60% of respondents did not feel optimistic about the new administration's impact on HR.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 11, 2016

Unions uneasy about possible anti-labor policies after Trump victory

A Trump presidency could lead to the end or repeal of various labor initiatives, including the overtime rule.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 11, 2016

Companies, insurers call AARP's stand against EEOC wellness rules flawed

Businesses say the AARP's stance could create trouble and confusion.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 10, 2016

IRS expedites reporting deadline for Form 1099-MISC

The new due date is Jan. 31, the same day forms will be sent to recipients.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 9, 2016

Californians voted to legalize marijuana, but employers can still restrict its use

The ADA and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act prohibit discrimination against people with disabilities, which could include some marijuana users. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 9, 2016

Paid 'safe days' offer domestic violence survivors protection

Domestic violence causes between 25% and 50% of survivors to lose their jobs — but some states are stepping up.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 9, 2016

What President Trump will mean for HR

After a long election night, the dust has finally (mostly) settled.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 9, 2016

Facebook charged with racism in job and housing ads

Plaintiffs allege Facebook allowed advertisers and job posters to exclude certain demographics, violating Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and the Fair Housing Act.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 9, 2016

Federal judge rules that Title VII protects LGBT workers

Discrimination against sexual orientation is considered sex discrimination, the court decided.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 8, 2016

Court says Obama administration's fiduciary rule will stand

The rule, enacted to force brokers and financial advisers to act in employees' best interest, had been challenged by NAFA, among other business groups.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 8, 2016

Janitor earns six-figure annual income taking advantage of overtime pay

A San Francisco-based BART employee brought home 10 times the annual median income for others in his field – and that doesn't even include benefits.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 7, 2016

NLRB backs Uber drivers in their fight for wage protections

The board is calling Uber's arbitration agreements into question, though Uber has claimed that judges already called its agreement lawful.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 4, 2016

Minimum wage advocates release ballot fact sheet ahead of election

The guide, released by The Fairness Project, addresses 2016 ballot initiatives that could impact 2.4 million US workers.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 4, 2016