HR observers weigh in on President-elect Trump

An HR Dive survey showed over 60% of respondents did not feel optimistic about the new administration's impact on HR.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 11, 2016

Unions uneasy about possible anti-labor policies after Trump victory

A Trump presidency could lead to the end or repeal of various labor initiatives, including the overtime rule.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 11, 2016

Companies, insurers call AARP's stand against EEOC wellness rules flawed

Businesses say the AARP's stance could create trouble and confusion.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 10, 2016

IRS expedites reporting deadline for Form 1099-MISC

The new due date is Jan. 31, the same day forms will be sent to recipients.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 9, 2016

Californians voted to legalize marijuana, but employers can still restrict its use

The ADA and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act prohibit discrimination against people with disabilities, which could include some marijuana users. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 9, 2016

Paid 'safe days' offer domestic violence survivors protection

Domestic violence causes between 25% and 50% of survivors to lose their jobs — but some states are stepping up.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 9, 2016

What President Trump will mean for HR

After a long election night, the dust has finally (mostly) settled.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 9, 2016

Facebook charged with racism in job and housing ads

Plaintiffs allege Facebook allowed advertisers and job posters to exclude certain demographics, violating Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and the Fair Housing Act.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 9, 2016

Federal judge rules that Title VII protects LGBT workers

Discrimination against sexual orientation is considered sex discrimination, the court decided.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 8, 2016

Court says Obama administration's fiduciary rule will stand

The rule, enacted to force brokers and financial advisers to act in employees' best interest, had been challenged by NAFA, among other business groups.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 8, 2016

Janitor earns six-figure annual income taking advantage of overtime pay

A San Francisco-based BART employee brought home 10 times the annual median income for others in his field – and that doesn't even include benefits.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 7, 2016

NLRB backs Uber drivers in their fight for wage protections

The board is calling Uber's arbitration agreements into question, though Uber has claimed that judges already called its agreement lawful.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 4, 2016

Minimum wage advocates release ballot fact sheet ahead of election

The guide, released by The Fairness Project, addresses 2016 ballot initiatives that could impact 2.4 million US workers.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 4, 2016

DirectTV contractors win 'protected speech' case after airing complaints on TV

The workers, technicians who worked for DirectTV contractor MasTec, were fired after criticizing a performance-based pay policy set by MasTec during a TV interview.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 4, 2016

Minimum wage and marijuana: How voting initiatives will impact HR

Both issues could create headaches for HR post-election season.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 3, 2016

3 tips for keeping election season civil in the workplace

XpertHR reminds employers to stick to rules against harassment and bullying during one of the most stressful elections in recent history.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 2, 2016

Review the new overtime rule before hiring for the holidays

Seasonal workers come with their own set of compliance rules.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 2, 2016

EEOC fines home care agency $125,000 for genetic discrimination

BNV collected genetic information from applicants and staff through questions about their family medical histories.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 2, 2016

How employers are using 'enhanced' FMLA fitness-for-duty

After FMLA leave, this type of return certification ensures an employee is capable of performing "essential work functions" before their return.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 1, 2016

Wage and hour lawsuits more than quadruple in two decades

The five states with the highest number of lawsuits were Texas, California, Florida, New York and Pennsylvania.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 1, 2016

McDonald's agrees to pay $3.75 million in joint employer suit

This settlement is the first the fast food giant has made regarding this issue, though it claims to have settled to avoid continued "cost and disruption" of legal action.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 1, 2016

DOL to issue conflict of interest fact sheet for retirement plans

As the Obama Administration prepares to exit, the DOL is moving quickly to clarify existing rules.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 31, 2016

Is the office Halloween party fun for all or fodder for lawsuits?

A polarized political atmosphere brings out racially offensive costumes that HR needs to be wary of.

By Ryan Golden , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 31, 2016

Employees' maximum 401k contributions to stay the same but rise for employers in 2017

The IRS announced next year’s maximum contribution rates in Notice 2016-62 on Oct. 27.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 31, 2016

NYC passes first proposal to guarantee contractors' pay

The Freelance Isn’t Free Act requires companies to draft written agreements detailing independent workers’ responsibilities, expectations and pay rates.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 28, 2016