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Hospital showed no retaliation in firing worker 'unwilling to discuss her performance'
The employee had numerous documented performance problems, and months had passed between the leave and her termination, the court noted.
By Jennifer Carsen • Aug. 02, 2019 -
Zamboni driver fired for 'attitude problems,' not disability discrimination
The 7th Circuit said the plaintiff failed to produce enough evidence to support an inference that the five stated reasons for his firing were pretextual.
By Lisa Burden • Aug. 02, 2019 -
University of Arizona settles with 3 former deans alleging gender-based pay bias
Inside Higher Ed and other sources report that the settlement was "mutually resolved" but did not disclose a specific dollar amount.
By Jennifer Carsen • Aug. 01, 2019 -
Piggly Wiggly settles suit alleging manager 'laughed' at reports of sexual harassment
After filing a written complaint and asking for a meeting with the president of the company, both women were fired.
By Lisa Burden • Aug. 01, 2019 -
Obesity discrimination is now unlawful in Washington. Could others follow?
Experts suggest employers focus on policies that limit potential liability and promote an inclusive workplace for all workers.
By Rosie Bradbury • Aug. 01, 2019 -
Deep DiveBack to Basics: Everything HR needs to know about the EEOC
In this installment, Associate Editor Katie Clarey explains the agency's full scope and how employers can handle discrimination claims proactively.
By Katie Clarey • July 30, 2019 -
American Airlines violated NYC law by disciplining workers for taking sick days, city says
The airline allegedly retaliated against ground crew workers who used sick leave by assigning disciplinary points for each sick day taken.
By Jennifer Carsen • July 30, 2019 -
Plumbing company settles EEOC claims that it assigned only Latino workers to sewer duty
When a worker complained, a supervisor told him to return to the sewer, threatened to replace him and referred to him by a pejorative, the EEOC said.
By Lisa Burden • July 29, 2019 -
Ford applicant with missing left hand fails to show discrimination, says 8th Cir.
Ford asked the applicant to get a doctor's note stating that he was unable to grip anything with his left hand even though he did not have a left hand.
By Jennifer Carsen • July 29, 2019 -
Deep DiveAuto-deducted meal breaks — can they be done?
The practice has landed many in a costly trap. Companies with practices conducive to auto-deductions, however, may be able to use them without fear.
By Jennifer Carsen • July 29, 2019 -
Hospital allegedly asked for note from the Quran to prove worker's accommodation need
The plaintiff alleged that she was told that the face covering she wore during Ramadan violated hospital policy.
By Lisa Burden • July 29, 2019 -
Google to pay $11M to settle age discrimination class action
The settlement requires Google to, among other things, create a recruiting subcommittee that will focus on age diversity for three of its roles.
By Jennifer Carsen • July 29, 2019 -
Study: Sexual harassment down but gender harassment up in #MeToo era
The research suggested "gender harassment is increasing as a backlash to anti-sexual harassment movements."
By Jennifer Carsen • July 26, 2019 -
Air Evac EMS settles overtime suit for $3M
The workers were first required to work 120 hours per two-week pay period before getting overtime, court docs said.
By Jennifer Carsen • July 26, 2019 -
EEOC sues McDonald's franchisee for rejecting applicant over religious beard
The hiring manager allegedly told the applicant he would have to shave it to comply with the grooming policy and denied his request to wear a beard net.
By Lisa Burden • July 25, 2019 -
School showed no bias in firing teacher who failed to arrange post-ADA leave return
The teacher failed to submit a form indicating her intent to return, to provide the school board with medical clearance and to respond to the principal's inquiry about her return, the court said.
By Lisa Burden • July 25, 2019 -
Railway company not liable for worker's fatal accident during commute
This case is relevant to U.S. railroad workers, but it highlights a broader question: When are employers legally responsible for employees outside their scheduled work hours?
By Jennifer Carsen • July 25, 2019 -
Uncertainty abounds in California after 9th Cir. withdraws classification ruling
It could take some time for employers to receive clarity on whether the state's Dynamex standard applies retroactively, one local attorney told HR Dive.
By Ryan Golden • July 24, 2019 -
6 key stories you might have missed midway into 2019
The talent shortage has emerged as a top risk for organizations this year, but FLSA and FMLA remain perennial headaches.
By Kathryn Moody • July 23, 2019 -
Party City settles pregnancy discrimination suit for $39K
The EEOC has advised managers to treat requests for accommodation from pregnant workers as ADA requests unless no impairment exists.
By Lisa Burden • July 23, 2019 -
Most harassment witnesses never reported what they saw to HR
About a third of respondents cited being worried about the consequences or not wanting to interfere as reasons they did not report.
By Jennifer Carsen • July 23, 2019 -
ColumnBack to Basics: Making sense of joint employment
Joint employment regulations can be notoriously ambiguous. HR Dive gives you the rundown on avoiding the slippery slope in its latest Back to Basics.
By Rosie Bradbury • July 22, 2019 -
Employer not liable following prompt response to alleged co-worker harassment
The judge said timely remedial action shields an employer from liability when harassment is committed by a co-worker rather than a supervisor.
By Jennifer Carsen • July 22, 2019 -
Trump to nominate son of late Justice Scalia as DOL secretary
The announcement follows Trump's designation of Patrick Pizzella to be acting Secretary of Labor after the resignation of former Secretary Alexander Acosta.
By Ryan Golden • July 19, 2019 -
EEOC: Hearing-impaired worker denied accommodation for training videos
"Powerlink should have considered the various ways to accommodate this employee," said Nedra Campbell, trial attorney for the EEOC.
By Jennifer Carsen • July 19, 2019
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