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Acosta announces fiduciary rule will not be delayed beyond June 9
House Republicans asked Acosta to act on the fiduciary rule, and he did — but perhaps not as they expected.
By Kathryn Moody • May 24, 2017 -
Federal judge rules transgender employees may sue under ADA
The decision indicates employees affected by gender dysphoria may request reasonable accommodations.
By Ryan Golden • May 24, 2017 -
Business groups ask Congress to end pay reporting rule
The rule doesn't go into effect until March 2018, but under a new administration that opposes regulation, rule opponents are lobbying hard to end it.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 24, 2017 -
Trump's latest budget proposal includes paid family leave mandate
The budget makes provisions for six weeks of paid family leave for both mothers and fathers.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 22, 2017 -
Wal-Mart charged with not accommodating pregnant workers
The discrimination charge could impact as many as 50,000 women at the company, if allegations are found to be true.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 19, 2017 -
UPDATE: OSHA delays electronic recordkeeping rule deadline
The agency will suspend the filing deadline — originally scheduled for July 1 — in order to give employers more time to comply.
By Emily Peiffer , Hallie Busta • May 18, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How to support transgender employees during their transition
Two key themes — sensitivity and patience — punctuate advice to employers from Eric B. Meyer, the lawyer behind The Employer Handbook blog.
By Ryan Golden • May 18, 2017 -
Study: Drug use by US workers reaches a 12-year high
Cocaine, marijuana and methamphetamine use are all at record levels of test positivity.
By Kathryn Moody , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 17, 2017 -
Study: 55% of employers expect to hire more foreign workers this year
Despite 'Hire American' sentiment, the vast majority of employers say President Trump's immigration policies are hindering their hiring efforts.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 17, 2017 -
Virtual reality startup the latest tech company sued for sexual misconduct
The complaint describes a room in the company reserved for sexual activity and a constant barrage of insults and sexual comments directed at female workers.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 17, 2017 -
New York is first US city to give gig workers legal protections
Less than a week after the city's Uber drivers formed a union, NYC signals another big step toward pro-labor policy for gig workers.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 17, 2017 -
Transgender library worker wins settlement over denied surgery
The library's insurer, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, originally refused to cover the cost of surgery.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 16, 2017 -
There's a global increase in the rate of CEO dismissals due to ethics violations
Companies with a global presence — especially those operating in emerging markets — are more likely to face ethical issues, The Washington Post reports.
By Ryan Golden • May 16, 2017 -
New York City signs equal pay law to help close gender pay gap
The city's pay equity law has so far survived despite struggles faced by similar laws in other localities.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 15, 2017 -
Indiana is first state to bar local 'ban the box' ordinances
According to SHRM, Indiana signed the law to help employers avoid the difficulty of complying with varying hiring procedures and mandates across the state.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 12, 2017 -
Littler Mendelson: 79% of employers struggling with web of state, local laws
Littler's Annual Employer Survey showed employers found medical leave mandates particularly difficult to deal with.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 12, 2017 -
Trump to pick business and government attorneys to fill NLRB vacancies
Trump’s two potential nominees could give the GOP its long-awaited majority.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 12, 2017 -
ADP study finds 28% gap in variable pay between men and women
The ADP Research Institute studied 11,000 employees during a six-year period and saw discrepancies between men and women's annual bonuses.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 12, 2017 -
Opinion
Taking the grief out of wage garnishments
An expert at ADP offers four tips to conquer common garnishment challenges.
By Julie Farraj • May 11, 2017 -
Employee vs. contractor case challenges IRS double-tax collection
The case of a small Native American tribe and its "contractors" adds a wrinkle to the employee classification debate.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 10, 2017 -
Education services provider pays $57K to settle sexual harassment claim
The EEOC alleged the organization rescinded a job offer when the candidate refused to go on a date with the CEO.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 9, 2017 -
DOL currently investigating 3M's pension plan, company reveals
The exact nature of the probe is unclear. A limited partnership involving 3M's investment operations was the subject of a criminal investigation in 2009.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 9, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Your employee's 'additional duties' may be illegal under the Equal Pay Act
Employers need to verify the legitimacy of additional duties used to justify differences in pay.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 8, 2017 -
GOP lawmaker says FLSA rules need gig worker update
Virginia Foxx (R-NC), a House committee chair, said current job categories are "obsolete."
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 8, 2017 -
Deep Dive
NLRB win over vulgar Facebook post reveals board's expanding reach
The definition of "protected speech" continues to expand. That could change under Miscimarra and a Republican administration, however.
By Kathryn Moody • May 5, 2017
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