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Employment agreements can't shorten workers' windows for bias suits, 6th Circuit says
"Any alterations to the statutory limitation period ... remov[e] the incentive of employers to cooperate with the EEOC," the court said.
By Jennifer Carsen • Oct. 04, 2019 -
Worker alleges Taco Bell fired him for refusing to lie his way out of jury duty
An exception to the "employment at will" doctrine protects employees who refuse to participate in an illegal act, court documents noted.
By Lisa Burden • Oct. 04, 2019 -
EEOC sues rehab clinic for denying pregnant woman leave it had previously granted others
Compliance training on state and federal legal requirements for pregnant workers can prevent worker requests from turning into legal actions.
By Lisa Burden • Oct. 04, 2019 -
New York Jets player sues NFL for disability discrimination
Employees and employers often arrive at an agreeable accommodation, but one misinformed manager can cause trouble, experts have said.
By Jennifer Carsen • Oct. 03, 2019 -
9th Cir.: McDonald's not a joint employer under California law
While the case dealt with state law, it's nonetheless good news for employers concerned about joint employer liability — an issue that remains in flux.
By Jennifer Carsen • Oct. 02, 2019 -
BofA, Dell, Goldman Sachs to pay $20M to settle DOL discrimination claims
The agreements indicate the department is committed to enforcement of anti-discrimination laws despite pro-employer shifts in recent years.
By Ryan Golden • Oct. 02, 2019 -
Logic Staffing pays $170K to settle claim that it refused to hire deaf candidates
EEOC said its lawsuit was the third legal action filed in the region in 2018 that alleged an employer refused to hire people who are deaf.
By Lisa Burden • Oct. 02, 2019 -
74 employers have used DOL's new self-reporting program, paying out $4M
The Wage and Hour Division holds out the PAID program as a success, but is it a good deal for employers?
By Jennifer Carsen • Oct. 01, 2019 -
Court revives claim of worker demoted to shoveling sewage after child's diagnosis
The ADA protects workers against bias based on a "known relationship or association" with someone who has a disability.
By Lisa Burden • Oct. 01, 2019 -
NLRB judge finds Elon Musk's tweet violated labor law
Among other things, Musk has been ordered to read a notice to employees to reassure them that Tesla and its managers are bound by the NLRA.
By Ryan Golden • Oct. 01, 2019 -
Employer will pay $925K to settle claims involving third-party harassment
The agency noted that employers cannot rely on the preferences of co-workers, customers or clients as the basis for adverse employment actions.
By Lisa Burden • Sept. 30, 2019 -
Woman allegedly called 'little old lady' by manager gets age discrimination trial
The facts suggested the plaintiff was fired despite "effective and satisfactory" job performance, an appeals court said.
By Jennifer Carsen • Sept. 27, 2019 -
Couple wins $11.4M jury award in race discrimination case
The plaintiff said her complaints were sabotaged by the Michigan Department of Corrections' harassment counselor.
By Lisa Burden • Sept. 27, 2019 -
Lawmakers float tax credit advance as a paid leave compromise
A bipartisan pair of senators believe their plan could provide funding for parents without "making the perfect the enemy of the good."
By Ryan Golden • Sept. 26, 2019 -
3rd Cir.: Supervisor fired for loss of $130K, not age or disability
As a recent case illustrates, protected leave does not insulate an employee from legitimate discipline, up to and including termination.
By Jennifer Carsen • Sept. 26, 2019 -
Marquez Brothers pays $2M to settle EEOC allegations it preferred Hispanic applicants
Lawsuits addressing a subset of national origin discrimination, language discrimination, are on the upswing.
By Lisa Burden • Sept. 26, 2019 -
UPS pays $2.25M to settle EEOC claims it denied pregnant women light duty
Experts have said pregnant workers must be provided with the same access to light duty that other employees receive.
By Lisa Burden • Sept. 25, 2019 -
EEOC: Utility company fired worker who refused to disclose medications to supervisor
The EEOC has said policies requiring employees to disclose their use of prescription medications are unlawful under the ADA.
By Lisa Burden • Sept. 24, 2019 -
As overtime rule drops, experts recommend audits, training
The rule may face legal challenges, but that shouldn't delay employer compliance efforts, experts told HR Dive.
By Ryan Golden • Sept. 24, 2019 -
PacSun pays $85K to settle claim it wouldn't hire applicant who used a wheelchair
The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits employers from using certain criteria that may screen out applicants with disabilities.
By Ryan Golden • UPDATED: Sept. 26, 2019 at 10:48 a.m. -
Google engineer claims retaliation and discrimination in hiring, pay and promotions
Pay equity is a big concern these days and not just at Google, yet many employers aren't taking active steps to remedy compensation inequities.
By Jennifer Carsen • Sept. 24, 2019 -
DOL finalizes $35K overtime threshold
The update takes effect Jan. 1 and is perhaps one of the most anticipated rulemakings from DOL.
By Ryan Golden • Sept. 24, 2019 -
Employer's maximum leave policy violated ADA, EEOC says
Unpaid leave for a worker with a disability may be a required reasonable accommodation if it does not pose an undue hardship.
By Jennifer Carsen • Sept. 24, 2019 -
4th Cir.: 'Handful of incidents' didn't constitute hostile work environment
In its guidance, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has said that petty slights and isolated incidents don't rise to the level of illegality.
By Lisa Burden • Sept. 23, 2019 -
Senate confirms Scalia as Secretary of Labor
The former Solicitor of Labor appeared measured in his responses during a hearing that saw criticism of his record as a management-side attorney.
By Ryan Golden • UPDATED: Sept. 26, 2019 at 5 p.m.
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