Former Menards worker can arbitrate claim despite Ending Forced Arbitration Act, 6th Circuit says

The driver “repeatedly and unequivocally told the district court that the arbitration agreement applied to this dispute,” the appeals court noted. 

By Laurel Kalser • May 19, 2025

Navigating ICE enforcement actions: How HR can prepare and protect a workforce

ICE enforcement actions are unpredictable, but preparation allows businesses to minimize risks while protecting employees, attorneys at law firm Gunster write.

By Jorge Zamora and Maria Romero • May 16, 2025

Bill would repeal FMLA’s ‘outdated’ limit on leave for married couples working for the same employer

“Just because a family works for the same employer doesn’t mean they should get less time off than other families,” the bill’s sponsor said.

By Kate Tornone • May 16, 2025

Judge vacates gender identity portions of EEOC harassment guidance

The case is unlikely to see an appeal from the agency, an Ogletree Deakins shareholder told HR Dive, but employers should avoid throwing out the document.

By Emilie Shumway • May 16, 2025

Chuck E. Cheese sued by West Virginia workers over sexual harassment, retaliation

A manager at the family eatertainment brand allegedly retaliated against an assistant manager for reporting sexual harassment of women employees.

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • May 16, 2025

Auto auctioneer settles EEOC lawsuit alleging that Black worker was called racial slur up to 15 times per day

An  EEOC regional attorney reminded employers that failure to comply with the Civil Rights Act is “costly.”

By Caroline Colvin • May 15, 2025

Former DOL, EEOC officials urge employers to ignore Trump’s disparate-impact ban

“Employers should not expect that they will have a free pass on disparate impact liability,” the officials said.

By Ginger Christ • May 14, 2025

Judge went too far in ordering Southwest lawyers to take religious liberty training, 5th Circuit holds

Separately, the court reversed in part a jury’s finding that Southwest violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

By Ryan Golden • May 13, 2025

IRS sets new HSA caps for 2026

Employers continue to seek ways to mitigate rising health costs, but high-deductible plans now play a smaller role, according to recent research.

By Ryan Golden • May 12, 2025

Employer could not have known worker’s ex would sneak in to set her on fire, 11th Circuit rules

The plaintiff’s ex, who previously worked at McLane Foodservice, snuck into the facility in his old uniform to assault her.

By Caroline Colvin • May 12, 2025

Google pays $50M to settle Black former recruiter’s class-action bias lawsuit

The lead plaintiff had been hired to direct Google’s outreach to historically Black colleges and universities but claimed the company “was not genuinely interested” in her work.

By Ryan Golden • May 9, 2025

Jury awards $3.3M to CPO allegedly fired for speaking up about pay bias

The plaintiff, a lawyer at a Tennessee-based firm, said she was branded as “disloyal,” demoted and then fired for raising compliance concerns.

By Caroline Colvin • May 8, 2025

Amazon illegally suspended union leader for 10 weeks, NLRB judge finds

The company and Amazon Labor Union have been at odds since the warehouse workers won a historic election vote for union representation in 2022.

By Ginger Christ • May 8, 2025

Trump to name Florida DOJ attorney Brittany Panuccio to EEOC

If confirmed, Panuccio would restore a quorum at EEOC, allowing the agency to resume exercising key responsibilities.

By Ryan Golden • May 7, 2025

DEI may go largely unchanged despite Trump attacks, Littler says

However, the firm found that a growing share of employers are concerned about the potential for DEI-related litigation.

By Ryan Golden • May 7, 2025

Jury returns win for Levi Strauss in sex discrimination case

The outcome is somewhat unusual, as employers often choose to settle in advance of a trial.

By Emilie Shumway • May 6, 2025

Feds say states lack standing to challenge anti-harassment guidance

The government’s stance could be a strategic choice in anticipation of challenges to future agency guidance, said Jonathan Segal, partner at Duane Morris.

By Ryan Golden • May 5, 2025

Associate professor sues Kansas State University for alleged transgender bias

A transgender faculty member claimed his supervisor forced him to drastically cut short his leave to recover from a hysterectomy, according to the lawsuit. 

By Laurel Kalser • May 5, 2025

DOL orders staff not to enforce Biden-era independent contractor rule

The Labor Department is still considering whether to rescind the rule, which faces ongoing litigation, it said Thursday.

By Ryan Golden • May 2, 2025

Trump administration court filing may spell end of overtime final rule

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals granted an unopposed motion to stay future proceedings in an appeal of the rule.

By Ryan Golden • Updated May 13, 2025

Job seeker says Paycom background check included twin brother’s charges

A job candidate — Rodney — said he lost out on a role at a manufacturing company because of charges belonging to his twin brother, Rod.

By Kate Tornone • May 2, 2025

National family leave bill gets fresh face, bipartisan support

Reps. Chrissy Houlahan and Stephanie Bice introduced the More Paid Leave for More Americans Act, which seeks to streamline interstate approaches to family leave.

By Caroline Colvin • May 1, 2025

New Colorado bill would revamp landmark AI law to exempt small businesses

Lawmakers have until May 7 to approve the changes — which also include a longer ramp for implementation — to the antidiscrimination law.

By Ginger Christ • April 30, 2025

4 data breach stories from 2025 so far

HR can play a big role in helping defend against cyberattacks, sources previously told HR Dive.

By Emilie Shumway • April 30, 2025

Clorox’s women-in-management hiring goal helps revive man’s bias lawsuit

A jury could determine the use of gender “representation targets” was evidence of discriminatory intent, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said.

By Ryan Golden • April 28, 2025