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Questions linger in the wake of Trump’s $100K H-1B visa proclamation
The lack of clarity around how and when the fee will be paid — and who must pay it — means employers don’t have a straightforward path ahead, an attorney told HR Dive.
By Emilie Shumway • Sept. 30, 2025 -
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California State University faces systemwide EEOC probe over antisemitism concerns
The federal agency has begun contacting faculty and staff members to “review allegations of antisemitism,” Chancellor Mildred García told the system.
By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 30, 2025 -
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Title VII’s religious bias protections do not extend to secular preferences, court holds
The 2-1 decision of the 9th Circuit in the case of an employee’s COVID-19 testing exemption lawsuit splits from other circuits.
By Ryan Golden • Sept. 29, 2025 -
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6 things HR should know about intermittent FMLA leave
Above all, it’s important for employers to maintain a sincere, employee-centered approach, said Littler Mendelson’s Jeff Nowak.
By Ryan Golden • Sept. 29, 2025 -
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Florida company fired new hire after learning she was pregnant, EEOC alleges
iPro Dental Laboratory terminated the employee three days after it found out about the pregnancy and gave her an allegedly suspicious reason why, the lawsuit said.
By Laurel Kalser • Sept. 29, 2025 -
Court revives White former NYC school executive’s bias case over allegedly racist DEI training
Federal courts have increasingly been asked to weigh in on the legality of diversity, equity and inclusion training amid a broader backlash against DEI programs.
By Ryan Golden • Sept. 26, 2025 -
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EEOC sues staffing firm for workers with disabilities, alleging ADA violations
A worker was allegedly fired after requesting unpaid leave for mental health treatments.
By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 25, 2025 -
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This week in 5 numbers: A controversial visa fee and declining Glassdoor ratings
Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including some recent recruiting stats.
By Ryan Golden • Sept. 25, 2025 -
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OpinionWhy employers can’t afford to wait for an I-9 audit or an ICE raid
The dignity of workers, the legal security of the business and the integrity of the employer-employee relationship is at stake, writes Alejandro Pérez, partner at Pierson Ferdinand.
By Alejandro Pérez • Sept. 24, 2025 -
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Amazon workers win class certification in lawsuit seeking pay for new hire events
Labeling recent hires “contingent” does not render them ineligible for employment protections, a judge said.
By Kate Tornone • Sept. 24, 2025 -
EEOC employee’s discrimination lawsuit cleared for trial
A judge found that the hiring process — as well as comments made by a hiring manager in reference to the worker’s race and national origin — raised questions.
By Emilie Shumway • Sept. 23, 2025 -
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DHS to revive wage-based H-1B visa selection criteria via new rule
The proposal is a partial return to the first Trump administration’s policies and comes on the heels of the president’s announcement of a $100,000 fee for such visas.
By Ryan Golden • Sept. 23, 2025 -
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Starbucks workers take legal action after company refuses to reimburse them for items purchased after dress code changes
The workers cited state laws, including those that require employers to reimburse employees for expenses that primarily benefit them.
By Emilie Shumway • Sept. 22, 2025 -
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Trump roils tech employers with new $100K H-1B visa fee
The new H-1B charge puts added pressure on employers as tensions over deportations and immigration have been a flash point in the second Trump administration.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Sept. 22, 2025 -
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Pro-Palestinian protesters’ retaliation lawsuit against Google may proceed
The plaintiffs alleged they were fired for opposing Google’s cloud computing and artificial intelligence work for the Israeli military as part of “Project Nimbus.”
By Ryan Golden • Sept. 22, 2025 -
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Company’s DEI interview quota policy harmed White men, lawsuit alleges
Danaher Corp. allegedly violated Title VII by artificially populating interview pools with female candidates and people of color to satisfy DEI quotas, according to the complaint.
By Laurel Kalser • Sept. 22, 2025 -
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Ex-Walmart worker’s unexcused concussion-related absences may show bias
The case is one of many to center on the question of when and how an employer becomes aware of an employee’s need for reasonable accommodation.
By Ryan Golden • Sept. 19, 2025 -
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P.F. Chang’s settles claim it refused to hire applicant who asked for Sundays off
The applicant’s stipulation constituted a religious accommodation request under Title VII, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleged.
By Ryan Golden • Sept. 17, 2025 -
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Wells Fargo execs settle lawsuit over diverse hiring practices
The bank and shareholders expect to file a motion for preliminary approval of the settlement by Oct. 13, according to court documents.
By Caitlin Mullen • Sept. 17, 2025 -
Professor’s ‘Twitter tirade’ — not bias — caused opportunities to be revoked, 6th Circuit finds
Social media has played an increasing role in employment law disputes in recent years, as workers take to platforms to express their views.
By Emilie Shumway • Sept. 16, 2025 -
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ColumnBack to Basics: How the ADA restricts medical exams and inquiries for current employees
It’s okay for employers to ask for additional information when presented with an accommodation request, but they should avoid probing too much, an attorney told HR Dive.
By Ryan Golden • Sept. 15, 2025 -
HR manager’s bias concerns weren’t the basis for her firing, 6th Circuit finds
A four-month gap between the time the plaintiff messaged higher-ups and her firing was “too long” to show causation, the court concluded.
By Ryan Golden • Sept. 15, 2025 -
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EEOC: Cheerwine bottling company fired an employee because of her MS, despite doctor’s clearance
The company also ran afoul of the ADA when it required the employee to take a physical agility test designed to elicit impermissible medical information, according to the lawsuit.
By Laurel Kalser • Sept. 15, 2025 -
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UPS worker’s age, sex bias claims can’t overcome company’s harassment findings
The plaintiff alleged he was fired just two months shy of his retirement plan vesting, but a female co-worker reported an “unsettling experience” during a training session with him.
By Ryan Golden • Sept. 12, 2025 -
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Kroger faces FMLA, PUMP Act lawsuit after allegedly transferring employee returning from parental leave
An assistant store manager alleged retaliation and a lack of accommodations for pregnancy and pumping.
By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 12, 2025
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