Ad executive denies diversity is an issue, takes unplanned early retirement

A high level executive is gone after his controversial comments on gender diversity.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 4, 2016

Why documentation is more important than ever for compliance

More judges are placing emphasis on the decision-making process, meaning the "good faith" defense is changing.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 4, 2016

Quicken Loans non-disparagement policies ruled to have violated federal law

Quicken Loans argued that the NLRB lacked evidence employees were disciplined or actually intimidated by the rules, but judges felt otherwise.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 4, 2016

NLRB federal contractor 'blacklist' imminent

The NLRB's new rule aimed at barring businesses who break labor laws from working for the federal government may arrive this month.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 4, 2016

Google defends itself over ageism charge

Google isn't the only Silicon Valley company even in the past couple months to be accused of ageism.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 4, 2016

LGBT discrimination lawsuits may rise where protections are lacking

In 28 states, it is still technically legal to discriminate against LGBT employees – meaning litigation based on federal laws may rise this year.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 3, 2016

EEO-1 forms are officially on their way

Proposed changes to the form have not yet gone into effect.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 2, 2016

Massachusetts poised to pass pay equity law

The proposed new law considerably broadens the state's existing legislation.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 1, 2016

Is Ban the Box backfiring for black applicants?

In states with Ban the Box laws, the race-based gap rose from a 7% to a 45% advantage for white applicants. But some experts say the laws aren't to blame.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 1, 2016

Harassment headlines reinforce EEOC's recent special report

Two recent high-profile sexual harassment situations further exemplified the EEOC message that U.S. employers still have a long way to go.

By Tom Starner • July 28, 2016

Federal compliance update could negatively affect millions of smaller employers

The proposed rule could make employers who were previously exempt from Form 5500 reporting responsible for filing.

By Tom Starner • July 28, 2016

Capital Hill food services outsourcing firm busted by Labor Dept.

The firm owes more than $1 million to 600-plus workers in back wages.

By Tom Starner • July 28, 2016

EEOC sues insurance broker over pregnancy discrimination

The firm took back a job offer after the applicant revealed she was pregnant.

By Tom Starner • July 27, 2016

EEOC sounds the alarm on harassment prevention

The commission rebooted certain initiatives, moving away from pure risk management to building a "culture of civility and respect."

By Tom Starner • July 26, 2016

Court: Employer ignorance is no excuse concerning overtime back pay

An employer has the responsibility to know if it owes overtime to workers, according to a ruling by the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Ohio.

By Tom Starner • July 25, 2016

EEOC raising the stakes on religious discrimination

The EEOC filed 73 lawsuits since the beginning of fiscal year 2010, including five in FY 2015.

By Tom Starner • July 25, 2016

How personalization can make employees happier with their health benefits

Large employers generally have happy workers when it comes to health and well-being programs, but there is room for improvement.

By Tom Starner • July 21, 2016

Connecticut becomes the ninth state to 'ban the box'

The new law has a lower bar than some other states, however.

By Tom Starner • July 18, 2016

How a separation package can be a good solution for a bad employee

If an employer wants to get rid of a bad apple, it must first gain some leverage.

By Tom Starner • July 15, 2016

EEOC releases latest pay data proposal, extends deadline

But critics remain unconvinced.

By Tom Starner • July 14, 2016

NLRB decision gives temp workers more chance to organize

The decision overturned a George W. Bush-era decision, Oakwood Care, that previously required employer consent.

By Tom Starner • July 13, 2016

Survey: Overtime rule, LGBT discrimination, ACA have employers worried most

Compliance and discrimination workplace issues are top of the list of concerns during this election year.

By Tom Starner • July 13, 2016

Four court cases and new laws that could affect benefits compliance

Employers should review policies on topics such as cash-in-lieu of benefits, pregnancy discrimination, health questionnaires and arbitration agreements.

By Tom Starner • July 12, 2016

Fox News lawsuit gives harassment, retaliation a public stage

It also sheds light on why retaliation cases have become more common than discrimination claims in recent years.

By Tom Starner • July 11, 2016

EEOC, Labor Dept. raising non-compliance penalties later this year

And they'll likely keep increasing, thanks to a new rule.

By Tom Starner • July 11, 2016