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Interviewers' attention to facial scars, birthmarks wanes when candidates acknowledge them
Hiring managers need to work eliminate their biases against those who differ from them, be it in birthmarks, scars, style, speech, race or any other factor.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 21, 2019 -
EEOC may propose pay data collection rule in 2020
The announcement follows a previous attempt to collect compensation information via the EEO-1 report.
By Katie Clarey • Nov. 21, 2019 -
Walmart changes its reassignment policy to settle ADA suit
Store employees with disabilities can now request Walmart search as many as five stores beyond their present location for positions that accommodate them.
By Lisa Burden • UPDATED: Nov. 21, 2019 at 11:15 p.m. -
FLSA joint employment, regular rate regs coming in December
The agency also announced plans to fast-track updates to its FMLA regulations.
By Kate Tornone • Nov. 20, 2019 -
7th Cir.: School had ample notice to tell worker with 'uncontrollable crying' about FMLA rights
The employee met with her boss several times to report her worsening mental health and twice asked for an accommodation, the court noted.
By Lisa Burden • Nov. 19, 2019 -
Bill floats full FMLA leave for spouses working for one employer
Spouses who double as colleagues are limited to a combined 12 weeks of FMLA leave per year following the birth or adoption of a child or to care for an ill family member.
By Jennifer Carsen • Nov. 19, 2019 -
UChicago perpetuated a 'good ol' boys club,' women allege
Sometimes, a workplace culture is problematic from a legal and morale standpoint. How does HR remedy this?
By Jennifer Carsen • Nov. 18, 2019 -
Massachusetts General Hospital settles whistleblower's complaint for $13M
Some experts have suggested that employers embrace whistleblowers as an important source of feedback.
By Lisa Burden • Nov. 18, 2019 -
'Times have changed:' Vague remarks fail to support age suit
Age-related statements can support a discrimination claim, but this generally doesn't include "simple teasing" or "offhand comments."
By Jennifer Carsen • Nov. 18, 2019 -
Survey: Most HR managers aren't taking employee data security seriously
As the workplace becomes increasingly disparate thanks to remote work, HR may have to pay closer attention to data protection.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 18, 2019 -
A running list of where the 2020 presidential candidates stand on paid family leave
Now that Steve Bullock and Kamala Harris have left the race, 16 candidates now vie for the presidency. Here's what they have to say about paid family leave.
By Kate Tornone • Nov. 18, 2019 -
Oil field services companies pay $1.2M to settle EEOC race discrimination claims
Experts generally agree that to reduce harassment in the workplace, training is a must — and it must be backed by good policies and a culture of respect.
By Lisa Burden • Nov. 15, 2019 -
Suit: Urban Outfitters worker 'abruptly' terminated after announcing pregnancy plans
The plaintiff's manager allegedly demoted her when she returned from a first maternity leave, stating "your priorities are in other places."
By Jennifer Carsen • Nov. 15, 2019 -
US women's soccer team scores class cert for equal pay suit
This suit highlights the growing pressure on employers to achieve and maintain pay equity.
By Lisa Burden • Nov. 15, 2019 -
Rapid retail hiring may have caused first static US workplace injury rate in years
The problem has become more pronounced due to a high number of seasonal and temporary workers, an attorney told HR Dive.
By Ryan Golden • Nov. 15, 2019 -
Class action suit alleges McDonald's manager groped, shoved employee
At the heart of the allegations is McDonald's status as a franchisor, and the consequences that may hold for workers.
By Ryan Golden • Nov. 14, 2019 -
DLA Piper admin alleges she was fired for being old, 'not attractive enough'
The law firm is now facing three such claims, according to news reports.
By Lisa Burden • Nov. 14, 2019 -
5th Cir.: Improvement plan, other slights weren't Title VII adverse actions
The teacher's claims failed because the court said the incidents in question did not affect job duties, compensation or benefits.
By Lisa Burden • Nov. 14, 2019 -
'Smoking gun' evidence gives weight to nurse's disability discrimination claim, 6th Cir. says
The defendant said it fired Paula Babb due to two errors she made, but emails reveal it cited her worsening eyesight as the reason for her termination.
By Jennifer Carsen • Nov. 14, 2019 -
Court vacates religious exemption for healthcare workers
The regulation, set to take effect Nov. 22, would have allowed individuals and entities receiving federal funds to refuse to perform certain services.
By Jennifer Carsen • Nov. 14, 2019 -
Dell prioritizes women, people of color in 10-year culture strategy
The company aims to have black and Hispanic workers make up 15% of its U.S. management team by 2030.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 14, 2019 -
ColumnResource Actions: How social media challenged HR in 2019
An FMLA fishing trip and an Elmo meme showed how platforms can create unintended workplace consequences.
By Kathryn Moody , Ryan Golden • Nov. 14, 2019 -
Employer's consistent disciplinary actions defeat retaliation claim
A plaintiff alleged she was fired for reporting sexual harassment, but the employer was able to show that she had improperly accessed confidential records.
By Lisa Burden • Nov. 13, 2019 -
Jury sides with Amazon in religious discrimination lawsuit
The plaintiff alleged he was "repeatedly subjected to demeaning comments directed at his national origin, religion, and marital status."
By Jennifer Carsen • Nov. 13, 2019 -
9th Cir.: 'Simple teasing' doesn't amount to discrimination
Additionally, the court said there was no evidence that the employer knew about the mistreatment and failed to take remedial action.
By Jennifer Carsen • Nov. 13, 2019
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