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

Pharmacy workers at Target form micro union

It’s the first successful union effort the company has ever faced.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 18, 2015

Five Supreme Court cases HR leaders need to watch

SCOTUS is about to come together for its fall session. We've outlined what may affect HR.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 17, 2015

Is the workplace America's next cultural battleground?

One employment law attorney thinks so, and offers some ideas on how to best manage the challenge.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 16, 2015

Conflicting court decisions mean whistleblower confusion for employers

Employers should follow certain basic tenets to avoid being sued, according to two employment attorneys with Littler.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 16, 2015

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

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