California's paid sick leave law now in effect

The Golden State is only the latest to sponsor such a rule change.

By Kathryn Moody • July 2, 2015

NAACP claims five companies illegally refused to hire former convicts

The lawsuit states these employers broke a New York City law by weeding out candidates with criminal records.

By Tom Starner • June 30, 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

Workplace discrimination still a concern for LGBT employees

Marriage isn't the end of the battle for LGBT activists. Sexual orientation is still not a federal protected class.

By Tom Starner • June 29, 2015

Supreme Court decisions to spark benefits strategy changes

Last week's blockbuster Supreme Court rulings will prompt HR leaders into action to keep their policies compliant into 2015 and beyond.

By Tom Starner • June 29, 2015

Supreme Court decision paves way for same-sex marriage work benefits

The Court's 5-4 gay marriage decision has huge implications for HR.

By Tom Starner • June 26, 2015

Employers are struggling to manage hundreds of policies

Managers need to innovate and scale their policy processes to protect their people from risk.

By Tom Starner • June 25, 2015

Supreme Court ruling keeps ACA employer mandate in place

SCOTUS ruled tax subsidies will remain in place for healthcare premiums, which could mean more jobs and expanded hours for part-time workers.

By Tom Starner • June 25, 2015

Reports of Uber's demise very premature

Despite losing its case with the California Labor Commission, the ride service has many more legal angles to play.

By Tom Starner • June 24, 2015

J. Crew reportedly fires VP after social media faux pas

The large and struggling clothing retailer made some unwanted headlines last week when one of its VPs used social media to mock employees he had recently laid off as part of a larger company downsizing.

By Tom Starner • June 23, 2015

Uber suffers massive legal blow in California

A California labor commissioner landed a major blow against the company, ruling Uber's drivers are employees. That should lead to an interesting and protracted employment law battle.

By Tom Starner • June 17, 2015

Tread carefully when considering IoT in the workplace, attorney says

Employers considering Internet of Things solutions should tread carefully in areas of privacy, safety and collective bargaining rights, says an employment attorney.

By Tom Starner • June 17, 2015

Oregon bans Facebook requirement for job applicants

The bill is aimed at a problem an HR expert says is almost nonexistent.

By Tom Starner • June 15, 2015

Colorado high court backs employers on medical marijuana ban

The court ruled that Dish Network could fire an employee for not passing a drug test.

By Tom Starner • June 15, 2015

Former Illinois public health HR director headed to prison

The 25-month sentence is less than half of typical sentencing guidelines because of the official's cooperation with law enforcement.

By Tom Starner • June 14, 2015

United slammed with $1M EEOC settlement

The suit claimed that a specific company practice frequently prevented employees with disabilities from continuing employment with United.

By Tom Starner • June 14, 2015

Recent NLRB decisions favor employers on certain benefits changes

In two recent decisions related to negotiated union contracts and employee benefits changes, the NLRB actually came down on the side of employers. 

By Tom Starner • June 12, 2015

Court: Telecommuting is not a reasonable accommodation under the ADA

That's according to a recent federal court ruling.

By Tom Starner • June 11, 2015

How to balance employee rights with changing state pot laws

Navigating today's ever-changing state laws on the use of marijuana has many employers confused when it comes to drug testing. A new guide offers some advice and a checklist to help maneuver those rough waters.

By Tom Starner • June 10, 2015

Union actors go to the feds over Disney theme park 'gag' policy

An actors' union believes the company's policy preventing performers from telling people who they perform as is not part of a collective agreement and reaches too far into personal lives.

By Tom Starner • June 9, 2015

How a mystery defecator prompted a major court ruling on DNA tests in the workplace

While trying to find out which employee had been defecating in its warehouse, an employer ran smack into an EEOC claim related to genetic testing.

By Tom Starner • June 9, 2015

What HR needs to know about OSHA's new transgender restroom access guidelines

OSHA has set forth guidelines for HR executives who may be confused about how to manage transgender restroom use and access issues.

By Tom Starner • June 8, 2015

Checking up on state legal regs just got easier

BLR is making employment law knowledge a bit easier to access with its State Law Chart Builder, a new online employment law compliance tool for HR executives managing workers in multiple states.  

By Tom Starner • June 4, 2015

Federal court refuses to shoot down NLRB 'ambush' election rule

A Texas federal court has struck a blow against employers hoping to stop the rule, which applies to union organizing and went into effect in mid-April.  

By Tom Starner • June 4, 2015

Wake up call: Is 'employee fatigue' the next workplace legal issue?

Sleepy workers as a risk factor are not restricted to the transportation industry.

By Tom Starner • June 4, 2015

SCOTUS decision backs job applicant religious freedom

SCOTUS ruled in a convincing 8-1 vote that employees only have to show that the need for an employer to accommodate religious beliefs was a “motivating factor” in its decision not to hire.  

By Tom Starner • June 4, 2015