Cadillac tax may be delayed two years: Congress

The House of Representatives reached a "tentative accord" Tuesday night on a spending bill that includes language on the tax.

By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 16, 2015

Seattle is first city to pass ordinance allowing Uber, other contract drivers to unionize

The vote by the Seattle City Council was unanimous.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 15, 2015

Explore the Trendline➔

Inside the rapidly changing world of compliance

The HR landscape is ever-shifting, leaving compliance professionals to meet today’s requirements while keeping an eye on the future.

By HR Dive staff

When odorous becomes onerous: Workplace odor and litigation

If employers don't take odor problems seriously, bigger problems may arise.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 14, 2015

Utah court shakes up Wal-Mart workplace self-defense policy

Many states allow employers to fire workers who violate workplace violence rules to defend themselves from attackers. A court in Utah rejected that basis.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 9, 2015

Court rules pregnant workers can request light duty work

Light duty work is no longer restricted to those injured on the job, according to HR Morning.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 8, 2015

One way to solve the state-by-state HR compliance puzzle

ThinkHR uses a benefits broker network to give HR leaders the best possible data on complex state-by-state compliance, according to Fortune.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 2, 2015

Rising whistleblower lawsuits require more monitoring, says expert

Employers in several industries who serve the federal government must be diligent.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 2, 2015

EEOC grabs record $525 million in discrimination cases

The EEOC had a banner year in 2015.

By Tom Starner • Nov. 25, 2015

Some HR leaders admit their firms knowingly ignore wage rules, says survey

17% reported that their company had not been in compliance with wage and work hour rules in the past year.

By Tom Starner • Nov. 24, 2015

How poor job descriptions can lead to courtroom losses

Make sure description language actually matches job duties and responsibilities or it could hurt in the courtroom, according to one expert.

By Tom Starner • Nov. 23, 2015

Will 'microaggression' become part of workplace discrimination lawsuits?

Microaggression, a subtle form of harassment and discrimination, has been an emerging issue on college campuses that may transition to the workplace, too.

By Tom Starner • Nov. 19, 2015

Employers face potential ADA, FMLA leave complications

The co-mingling of ADA and FMLA can cause legal complications if employers don't familiarize themselves with the way each applies to employee leave requests.

By Tom Starner • Nov. 19, 2015

Ex-worker sues NJ testing company for racial discrimination

An Asian-American former research scientist is suing ETS, the company behind the SAT and GRE exams.

By Tom Starner • Nov. 18, 2015

How to ensure background checks are FCRA compliant

When using background check forms, employers must ensure they do not run afoul of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

By Tom Starner • Nov. 16, 2015

Outsourced HR professionals are taking their employer to court

If you are going to outsource HR, it probably should be for legitimate business reasons, as the city of North Las Vegas recently found out.

By Tom Starner • Nov. 12, 2015

Apple wins court case on retail employee bag searches

A California judge affirmed a similar SCOTUS decision from 2014.

By Tom Starner • Nov. 10, 2015

How to avoid the high cost of employee lawsuits

A report from an insurance carrier examines EEOC data and relays some "best practices" prevention strategies for employee discrimination lawsuits.

By Tom Starner • Nov. 10, 2015

Flu shot firings fuel national debate among healthcare workers

A New Jersey non-profit is the latest employer to fire workers for refusing to get flu shots, a trend that began as a result of an Affordable Care Act mandate.

By Tom Starner • Nov. 9, 2015

How to have a holly jolly holiday party: A guide for HR

Our guide to a perfectly planned (and completely compliant) holiday party. Now with GIFs.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 5, 2015

Pending federal budget boosts OSHA fines after 25-year lull

After 25 years of status quo, OSHA fines may be increasing up to 80%. 

By Tom Starner • Nov. 5, 2015

EEOC looks to extend wellness incentives to spouses

The EEOC has issued a proposed rule amendment that could allow spouses to be included for the first time when it comes to providing incentives.

By Tom Starner • Nov. 4, 2015

McDonald's fighting NLRB to avoid employee status for franchise workers

For decades, employees of McDonald's franchises were not considered to be employees of the parent company. 

By Tom Starner • Nov. 3, 2015

Researchers discover evidence of job discrimination against disabled Americans

Researchers from Rutgers and Syracuse universities mentioned a disability in a phony job application cover letter to reveal a startling disconnect.

By Tom Starner • Nov. 3, 2015

New year brings new healthcare workplace compliance challenges

Healthcare employers face five key issues as 2016 nears. One healthcare law firm offers some advice.

By Tom Starner • Nov. 2, 2015

Amazon sued by Prime Now delivery drivers claiming misclassification

Drivers in California claim that they were misclassified as independent contractors.

By Tom Starner • Oct. 29, 2015