EEOC rules LGBT federal employees are protected under Title VII

Private sector employers would be well advised to pay attention. The policy will most likely spread to the state and federal levels.

By Tom Starner • July 20, 2015

Apple might take a hit in California court on wage dispute

Apple employees in California were given the go-ahead to pursue a wage and hour dispute over not being paid while undergoing security screenings. 

By Tom Starner • July 20, 2015

Department of Labor tightens contractor vs. employee definition

Lawyers representing employers are not happy.

By Tom Starner • July 17, 2015

The legal pain points HR leaders need to consider in 2015

Our overview of the expanding legal fronts facing HR managers, using data recently gathered by a leading employment law firm. 

By Tom Starner • July 16, 2015

NFL cheerleaders earn employee protections in California

They will have to be treated like employees, not contractors -- part of a national trend forcing employers to consider the status of their workers.

By Tom Starner • July 16, 2015

Walmart hit with discrimination suit by LGBT groups

The retail giant faces a Title VII class action lawsuit over same-sex couple medical benefits that they denied prior to Jan. 1, 2014.

By Tom Starner • July 15, 2015

Background checks could boost the 'sharing economy'

Without them, many consumers may be shying away from these services, according to a recent poll. HR can head up the change. 

By Tom Starner • July 15, 2015

Employee lawsuits succeed when workplace culture fails

An effective CHRO can't let that happen.

By Tom Starner • July 14, 2015

OPM Director Katherine Archuleta resigns

Dive Brief Office of Personnel Director Katherine Archuleta abruptly announced her resignation Friday afternoon, according to the AP. Her resignation comes one day after announcing an OPM hack that resulted in the theft of more than 20 million people’s personal information. S...

By Kathryn Moody • July 10, 2015

Was OSHA scuttled by politics, business interests?

The history of OSHA is fraught with fights between it, politicians, and businesses -- and workers have paid the price.

By Tom Starner • July 10, 2015

GOP takes on NLRB "ambush election" rule by blocking funding

Republicans and some employers are resisting the recent NLRB rule approved by the White House.

By Tom Starner • July 8, 2015

Court: Companies can hire unpaid interns

A recent federal court decision sides with employers -- so long as they consider certain guidelines.

By Tom Starner • July 6, 2015

Employers in California face a 'hazy' situation on drug testing

In a changing national landscape on marijuana use, HR needs to adjust hiring policies as needed.

By Tom Starner • July 6, 2015

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

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