Massachusetts sees first case over firing for medical marijuana use

A case in Massachusetts pits employer vs. employee when it comes to using medical marijuana in the workplace.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 15, 2015

Examining the paid sick leave "epidemic"

As paid sick leave becomes more complicated, compliance has become essential -- and difficult.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 15, 2015

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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

Will California's strict new law close the gender pay gap?

California is poised to have the nation's toughest gender equal pay differential law, once signed.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 14, 2015

NLRB clarifies e-signature process for union petitions

One legal expert says employers need to be prepared for the tech improvements surrounding unionization.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 11, 2015

Tech giant 'antipoaching' episode ends with $415 million settlement

Apple, Google, Intel and Adobe were accused conspiring to avoid hiring each other's workers.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 8, 2015

Expert: Patchwork HR policies becoming more problematic

Increasingly fragmented workforces are giving employers fits when it comes to creating HR policies between varying state laws.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 4, 2015

Half of employers surveyed unhappy with 'ban the box' laws

Many aren't thrilled, but they may be swimming against the tide.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 3, 2015

Using independent contractors? DOL and IRS tests both matter

The DOL and the IRS have somewhat different standards for determining an independent contractor vs. an employee. 

By Tom Starner • Sept. 2, 2015

Uber drivers granted class-action in California lawsuit

This classification could lead to big impact on Uber's valuation -- and deeply affect the employee vs. contractor debate.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 1, 2015

Heed the hurricanes: Employment law issues created by large storms

With hurricane season in full force, employers should be aware of compliance concerns should a storm hit.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 1, 2015

Workplace email abuse more widespread than believed

A startling case of explicit emailing between Pennsylvania state prosecutors is not an anomoly, according to employment law experts.  

By Tom Starner • Aug. 31, 2015

Court rules against employer in biometric hand scanner case

A West Virginia judge ruled that a company that installed a hand scanner for security purposes violated an employee's religious rights.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 31, 2015

NLRB rules that companies are responsible for violations by franchises, contractors

The groundbreaking ruling could have extensive, long-lasting impact throughout a swath of industries.

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 27, 2015

To avoid litigation, manage these five variables

An expert provides some tips on how to minimize legal risks.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 27, 2015

Why employers need a plan in place when firing employees

There is no proof yet, but Ashley Madison's CEO suggested a disgruntled ex-employee could be behind the company's data hack.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 24, 2015

EEOC to employers: Work to 'accommodate' or be penalized

Under the ADA, reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities need to be top of mind, or the EEOC will step in.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 24, 2015

California law creates controversy for grocery chain employers

California became the first state to guarantee that grocery store workers retain their jobs should their store be acquired. 

By Tom Starner • Aug. 20, 2015

Court rules that Yelp reviewers are not employees

Some Yelp reviewers said they deserved compensation for their time despite volunteering to write reviews.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 19, 2015

Is bullying a potential new litigation front?

Can "anti-bullying" laws, such as the one now effective in California, become more widespread? One employment lawyer thinks it's possible.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 18, 2015

NLRB backs off college football unionization case

The NLRB ruled that it is not the proper body to decide whether or not college athletes are employees or eligible to launch a union. 

By Tom Starner • Aug. 18, 2015

Court: Not paying volunteers for OT, minimum wage may be wrong in some cases

Employers need to check with employment counsel to get a worker's volunteer status right, or they could end up on the losing end of litigation.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 14, 2015

Tracking company smartphones via GPS: A troubled policy?

The issue of employers tracking GPS-equipped company smartphones is not new, but some employees are fighting it in court.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 13, 2015

Another state outlaws examining employee social media

Delaware has joined 21 other states in telling employers to keep their hands off employees' private social media accounts.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 13, 2015

Court rejects appeal to religious accommodation over contraception coverage

The accommodation will most likely stand as is.

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 13, 2015

Newspaper case shows why sexual harassment can be complex for HR managers

A newspaper reporter revealed a source had been sexually harassing her. Some questioned how HR handled her situation.

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 13, 2015