Pending federal budget boosts OSHA fines after 25-year lull

After 25 years of status quo, OSHA fines may be increasing up to 80%. 

By Tom Starner • Nov. 5, 2015

EEOC looks to extend wellness incentives to spouses

The EEOC has issued a proposed rule amendment that could allow spouses to be included for the first time when it comes to providing incentives.

By Tom Starner • Nov. 4, 2015

McDonald's fighting NLRB to avoid employee status for franchise workers

For decades, employees of McDonald's franchises were not considered to be employees of the parent company. 

By Tom Starner • Nov. 3, 2015

Researchers discover evidence of job discrimination against disabled Americans

Researchers from Rutgers and Syracuse universities mentioned a disability in a phony job application cover letter to reveal a startling disconnect.

By Tom Starner • Nov. 3, 2015

New year brings new healthcare workplace compliance challenges

Healthcare employers face five key issues as 2016 nears. One healthcare law firm offers some advice.

By Tom Starner • Nov. 2, 2015

Amazon sued by Prime Now delivery drivers claiming misclassification

Drivers in California claim that they were misclassified as independent contractors.

By Tom Starner • Oct. 29, 2015

General Mills suffers legal setback in age discrimination case

A federal judge in Minnesota dealt a blow to the cereal giant by allowing the workers the right to be heard in court.

By Tom Starner • Oct. 28, 2015

Survey: Legal compliance concerns HR leaders

Staying aligned with changing laws along with attracting and retaining talented workers remain top issues.

By Tom Starner • Oct. 27, 2015

With holiday hiring here, it's time to consider temp worker safety

With the holiday season nearly upon us, HR should team up with risk management to reduce workers' comp risks.

By Tom Starner • Oct. 27, 2015

California's Fair Pay law could prove a model for other states

The law also could give HR a stronger reason to vet job description and pay difference data.

By Tom Starner • Oct. 26, 2015

What employers need to consider with new potential overtime rules

While the final rules have not been declared, employers need to start considering what changes may be needed now.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 23, 2015

NLRB joint employer rule continues to confound

At the end of August, the NLRB changed the definition of joint employer. The resulting rules have been somewhat confusing since.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 21, 2015

Small businesses have mixed views on workplace pot use, says survey

Almost 20% of small business owners polled say they would allow pot use in the workplace if the employee had a prescription. 

By Tom Starner • Oct. 19, 2015

Manufacturers must update workplace discrimination policies

Following key U.S. Supreme Court decisions earlier this year, HR leaders in the manufacturing industry need to take a hard look at their company culture.

By Tom Starner • Oct. 19, 2015

Uber, Lyft drivers ruled employees in Oregon

The Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries became the latest government body to land a blow to sharing economy taxi services.

By Tom Starner • Oct. 19, 2015

Energy workers file overtime lawsuit in PA

Pennsylvania energy workers claim they were required to work up to 84-hour work-weeks without being paid overtime.

By Tom Starner • Oct. 13, 2015

Seattle ponders law to give independent contractors right to unionize

A proposed Seattle law may give independent contractors, like drivers for Uber and Lyft, the right to organize and form a union. 

By Tom Starner • Oct. 13, 2015

EEOC sues Indiana Subway store for firing HIV-positive worker

When a Subway shop in Indiana fired an employee for being HIV positive, the EEOC stepped in to confront discrimination.

By Tom Starner • Oct. 5, 2015

#BFE15 and the ACA: Busted myths and top tips

Three experts explain the Affordable Care Act in as mundane language as can be mustered.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 1, 2015

NFL player Eric Berry highlights cancer survivors in the workplace

Several recent cases reveal tough considerations employers must weigh when an employee is returning to work after treatment. 

By Tom Starner • Sept. 29, 2015

Risky 'no poach' agreements surfacing in healthcare

So-called "no poach" agreements -- a potential HR legal liability -- are now showing up in the healthcare industry.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 28, 2015

Food delivery companies hit with worker classification lawsuit

The lawsuits are similar to those threatening to bring down the business models of Uber, Lyft and other "sharing economy" employers. 

By Tom Starner • Sept. 28, 2015

How HR can protect their companies from bad contractors

With more companies employing contractors, demand for background checks has skyrocketed. But not all background checks are created equal.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 23, 2015

Courts split on ACA contraception mandate

With the circuit courts at odds, the Supreme Court may need to weigh in.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 23, 2015

LA call center company to pay $600K fine for sexual harassment case

The offending employer also had to totally remake its harassment reporting process, which apparently never existed.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 18, 2015