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

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

Study: Weight discrimination is alive and well in US workplaces

Also called "size discrimination," new studies show that it may be more prevalent than expected.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 8, 2016

Ad executive denies diversity is an issue, takes unplanned early retirement

A high level executive is gone after his controversial comments on gender diversity.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 4, 2016

Why documentation is more important than ever for compliance

More judges are placing emphasis on the decision-making process, meaning the "good faith" defense is changing.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 4, 2016

Quicken Loans non-disparagement policies ruled to have violated federal law

Quicken Loans argued that the NLRB lacked evidence employees were disciplined or actually intimidated by the rules, but judges felt otherwise.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 4, 2016

NLRB federal contractor 'blacklist' imminent

The NLRB's new rule aimed at barring businesses who break labor laws from working for the federal government may arrive this month.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 4, 2016

Google defends itself over ageism charge

Google isn't the only Silicon Valley company even in the past couple months to be accused of ageism.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 4, 2016

LGBT discrimination lawsuits may rise where protections are lacking

In 28 states, it is still technically legal to discriminate against LGBT employees – meaning litigation based on federal laws may rise this year.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 3, 2016

EEO-1 forms are officially on their way

Proposed changes to the form have not yet gone into effect.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 2, 2016

Massachusetts poised to pass pay equity law

The proposed new law considerably broadens the state's existing legislation.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 1, 2016

Is Ban the Box backfiring for black applicants?

In states with Ban the Box laws, the race-based gap rose from a 7% to a 45% advantage for white applicants. But some experts say the laws aren't to blame.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 1, 2016

Harassment headlines reinforce EEOC's recent special report

Two recent high-profile sexual harassment situations further exemplified the EEOC message that U.S. employers still have a long way to go.

By Tom Starner • July 28, 2016

Federal compliance update could negatively affect millions of smaller employers

The proposed rule could make employers who were previously exempt from Form 5500 reporting responsible for filing.

By Tom Starner • July 28, 2016

Capital Hill food services outsourcing firm busted by Labor Dept.

The firm owes more than $1 million to 600-plus workers in back wages.

By Tom Starner • July 28, 2016

EEOC sues insurance broker over pregnancy discrimination

The firm took back a job offer after the applicant revealed she was pregnant.

By Tom Starner • July 27, 2016

EEOC sounds the alarm on harassment prevention

The commission rebooted certain initiatives, moving away from pure risk management to building a "culture of civility and respect."

By Tom Starner • July 26, 2016

Court: Employer ignorance is no excuse concerning overtime back pay

An employer has the responsibility to know if it owes overtime to workers, according to a ruling by the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Ohio.

By Tom Starner • July 25, 2016