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Employee fired for asking out younger woman gets trial on age bias claim

A supervisor's alleged comments may serve as direct evidence of discrimination, a federal district court concluded.

By Lisa Burden • Nov. 04, 2020

States vote 'yes' on marijuana, paid leave in meaningful election for HR

In California, voters approved an initiative to keep gig workers independent contractors, while those in Colorado approved a paid family and medical leave program.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 04, 2020

DHS proposal ditches H-1B visa lottery for wage-based selection process

The proposal is an attempt to address criticisms that the program allows employers to hire foreign talent on the cheap. Others are calling DHS' plan "too broad and too crude."

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 03, 2020

DOL updates tool to check health plans for mental health parity, ERISA compliance

The update includes best practices, revised examples of compliance and warning signs of non-compliance, the agency said.

By Lisa Burden • Nov. 02, 2020

8 questions and answers about COVID-related compliance

In HR Dive’s Mailbag series, employment law experts addressed many of these concerns.

By Kate Tornone • Nov. 02, 2020

10 ballot measures to watch: Voters to weigh in on paid leave, marijuana

Ten measures in eight states could answer significant HR questions — and potentially open the door for others.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 29, 2020

EEOC sues Dell, alleging pay discrimination

The issue arose when the computer giant acquired another company, EEOC said.

By Lisa Burden • Oct. 28, 2020

DOL: Kansas Best Western denied paid sick leave to 13 workers with COVID-19

The FFCRA remains in effect only until the end of the year and employers may need to plan now for 2021.

By Kate Tornone • Oct. 28, 2020

Abbott exec told to 'manage out' older workers, 9th Cir. says, reviving suit

A lower court gave too much weight to disputed performance reviews and failed to take into account other conflicting evidence, the appeals court said.

By Lisa Burden • Oct. 26, 2020

10 headlines from 2020 that will give HR departments nightmares

None of 2020's once-in-a-generation developments completely stemmed the flow of shocking employment law headlines.

DOL asks for input on diversity training limits for contractors

A September executive order prohibits contractors from delivering diversity training that includes "race or sex stereotyping or scapegoating."

By Lisa Burden • Oct. 23, 2020

Dillard's to pay $900K to settle claim that it failed to promote black employees

The employer also agreed to recruit at historically Black colleges and universities.

By Lisa Burden • Oct. 22, 2020

Confusion over FMLA call-out process gets Walmart employee's suit revived

The employee alleged she didn't realize she had to communicate with two separate departments at an outside administrator.

By Lisa Burden , Kate Tornone • Oct. 21, 2020

Offer letter outlining 5-year term wasn't a contract, 2nd Cir. says

The letter spoke of the "anticipation" that the individual's employment would last years, but didn't guarantee that timeline, the court said.

By Lisa Burden • Oct. 19, 2020

Former Sweetgreen employee alleges he was sexually harassed, misgendered

Generally, to avoid liability for sexual harassment, an employer must show that it tried to prevent and correct the alleged behavior.

By Lisa Burden • Oct. 19, 2020

How a compliance director at Walmart is working to diversify the field

Reginald Parker, after climbing the ladder at Walmart, is now paving the way for other Black compliance and risk management professionals.

By Sheryl Estrada • Oct. 19, 2020

Where the presidential candidates stand on workplace issues

HR Dive is providing an ongoing comparison of the nominees' platforms on topics such as employee compensation and benefits.

By HR Dive staff • UPDATED: Oct. 23, 2020 at 9:57 a.m.

EEOC seeks comment on proposed updates to conciliation, finalizes other internal changes

Employers will generally welcome the proposed rule, employment law attorneys said, but the final rule's effect isn't as clear.

By Lisa Burden • Oct. 16, 2020

Trump, Biden discuss COVID-19 response in competing town halls

Biden fielded questions on the economy and pandemic response, while Trump was pushed on issues of race and DACA.

By Sheryl Estrada , Ryan Golden • Oct. 16, 2020

COVID-19 furloughs may present WARN compliance risk 'very soon'

Furloughs that last for six months — among other reductions — could trigger the law's notice requirements, an attorney told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 14, 2020

AAA reps allege they weren't paid for 30 minutes of required pre-shift activities

DOL sometimes considers these activities compensable work time, but the line isn't always completely clear.

By Lisa Burden • Oct. 14, 2020

DOL tackles questions about D&I training limits in FAQ document

The administration's guidance and language are "unusual" compared to what is typically found in non-discrimination law, an attorney said.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 14, 2020

DOL questions whether Microsoft, Wells Fargo D&I efforts violate Title VII

Microsoft said its actions are "emphatically" not illegal race-based decisions.

By Lisa Burden • Oct. 13, 2020

Amy Coney Barrett could bring employer-friendly shift to SCOTUS

Employers generally "should be pleased" with the nomination, attorney Eric B. Meyer told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 13, 2020

Suit alleges California board diversity mandate is unconstitutional

A watchdog group challenged a law requiring publicly held corporations to have at least one board member from an underrepresented group.

By Lisa Burden • Oct. 12, 2020