Maine Gov. puts 3-week hold on new wage increases for tipped workers

Maine employers get temporary reprieve, but the delay also leaves open the possibility of legislation against the increases.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 20, 2016

When is allowing dogs in the workplace barking up the wrong tree?

Bringing pets to work is not just a cute perk. The ADA sets clear guidelines for dogs trained as either emotional support or disability service animals.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 20, 2016

Ford workers sue Xerox HR Solutions for alleged overcharges in retirement plan

Ford workers paid $5.79 million in fees for investment advice and are suing their plan record-keeper for taking an apparent 30% cut.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 20, 2016

2017 CA laws: All-gender restrooms, wage increases, expanded pay equity among new regs

Will the rest of the nation follow California's 2017 workplace rules?

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 19, 2016

How HR can face the most challenging compliance issues of 2017

Employers find the future of pro-labor laws and an evolving workplace unsettling after an unexpected outcome in this year's election.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 19, 2016

DOL intensifies investigations of mental health care compliance

Complying with the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act focuses on two categories of care: quantitative and nonquantitative.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 19, 2016

EEOC national origin protection update is first in 14 years

The update was announced alongside the SEP, but its place in the regulatory space is an interesting one, one expert tells HR Dive.

By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 19, 2016

Texas lawmaker wants to end Austin's 'ban the box' rule

Controversy over whether such rules actually help applicants has emerged, leading to potential backtracking in Austin.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 16, 2016

Fox News names new CHRO following sexual harassment scandal

Kevin Lord may need to rebuild Fox's culture entirely, but many staff of former CEO Ailes remain in key decision-making posts.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 16, 2016

Why ageism is the most 'acceptable' form of workplace discrimination

Not that any form of discrimination is acceptable, but claims of ageism face an uphill battle, in most cases being indistinguishable from pay issues.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 15, 2016

How one case could decide the future of federal LGBT employee protections

"Married on Sunday, fired on Monday" is at the center of the EEOC's arguments for why a reinterpretation of Title VII is needed.

By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 15, 2016

US Chamber of Commerce ready to fight 'burdensome' regulations under Trump presidency

The pro-business group has called for regulatory reform, including repealing the fiduciary rule.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 14, 2016

Non-compete agreement reform picks up steam in US

Both IL and UT have passed reforms while legislators in MA and NY are at varying stages of voting on such a bill.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 13, 2016

When is disciplining outspoken employees a legal violation?

An expert explains why some employers respond by cracking down rather than opening up.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 13, 2016

Flowers Foods pays $9M to settle massive lawsuit for FLSA violation

The lawsuit was filed in 2012 over the potential misclassification of workers as independent contractors.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 13, 2016

Labor Secretary nominee Puzder changes tune on immigration reform

He once called mass deportation "unworkable." In a recent statement, he claimed to back Trump's plan for immigration controls.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 13, 2016

How Republicans could use the Congressional Review Act to override overtime rule

The rule is rarely used, but some experts say the congressional timetable was adjusted so that Congress would fit its parameters.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 12, 2016

Court: Employee proves his solo 'furlough' was retaliation under FMLA

The employee, a manager with CB&I Constructors, Inc., had always received good to excellent performance evaluations. But then he was suddenly "furloughed."

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 12, 2016

Federal court says it will expedite appeal of FLSA overtime rule injunction

However, the expedited schedule still puts the overtime rule appeal decision after President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.

By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 9, 2016

Trump to pick Andrew Puzder for DOL secretary

The fast food restaurant CEO has been critical of Obamacare and minimum wage increases.

By Ryan Golden • Dec. 8, 2016

When active-duty personnel return to work: A compliance guide

The USERRA makes sure employers know how to ensure the ease of an employee's reintegration.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 7, 2016

Human Rights Campaign gives record number of 100% ratings to US employers

The ratings, part of the HRC's 2016 Corporate Equality Index, measured LGBTQ inclusivity among top U.S. organizations.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 6, 2016

Anti-Obama regulations lawyer joins Trump's labor transition team

Nathan Mehrens, who once served in the second Bush administration, has voiced strong opposition to the NLRB and several pro-labor initiatives.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 6, 2016

The ACA could be tweaked, reformed or repealed — but employers must comply now

Compliance is a three-stage process with a myriad of complications.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 2, 2016

EEOC to focus on immigrants' rights at work

The EEOC so far remains unfazed by election rhetoric and will continue to expand protections.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 2, 2016