RaceTrac sued by former employee over medical leave rights

The worker, who had a stroke last summer, was fired in February for “excessive absences,” which they claim violates the Family and Medical Leave Act.

By Brett Dworski • May 12, 2023

Starbucks union faces 2 decertification petitions in New York

The petitions are unlikely to result in elections to remove the union from the stores, but Starbucks’ hardball tactics may be working. 

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • May 11, 2023

Explore the Trendline➔

Inside the rapidly changing world of compliance

The HR landscape is ever-shifting, leaving compliance professionals to meet today’s requirements while keeping an eye on the future.

By HR Dive staff

Hobby Lobby settles EEOC claim involving service dog for $50,000

A Kansas-area store refused to allow a worker to use her service dog as a reasonable accommodation for anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, the agency alleged.

By Emilie Shumway • May 10, 2023

DOL poster updates include breast milk pumping breaks for exempt employees

The agency also refreshed its Family and Medical Leave Act poster.

By Caroline Colvin • May 9, 2023

5th Cir.: FMLA leave doesn’t ‘immunize’ employees from termination

A sheriff’s department employee who took FMLA leave a few days before she was slated for termination wasn’t entitled to reinstatement when her leave ended, the appeals court held.

By Laurel Kalser • May 9, 2023

Goldman Sachs to pay $215M to settle gender discrimination case

The Wall Street giant will engage an independent expert to review performance evaluation and pay practice to check for gender pay gaps.

By Rajashree Chakravarty • May 9, 2023

DeSantis inks Florida E-Verify law for private employers

While champions say it will increase national security and protect jobs, others think the new legislation will harm sectors that rely on immigrant labor.

By Zachary Phillips • Updated May 11, 2023

Jury may decide whether supervisor was fired for opposing disability discrimination

The late employee argued the University of Michigan retaliated against her for standing up for a worker with disabilities.

By Ginger Christ • May 8, 2023

EEOC: Hospital system failed to properly consider worker’s religious exemption request

Although religious exemptions were allowed, the hospital “arbitrarily denied” the worker’s request and rescinded the job offer, EEOC said.

By Emilie Shumway • May 8, 2023

Washington passes warehouse productivity quota protection law

The state is the third to pass such legislation, joining California and New York.

By Ginger Christ • May 5, 2023

Going to Taylor Swift concert while on FMLA leave could create bad blood with employer

Employers don’t need to shake it off if an employee abuses FMLA leave, counsel say. 

By Ginger Christ • May 5, 2023

Whiting-Turner settles EEOC suit for $1.2M

The firm allegedly segregated workers into all-Black crews run by White supervisors who harassed them with racial slurs at a $600 million Google data center project.

By Joe Bousquin • May 5, 2023

DOL says it discovered 10-year-olds working at Louisville McDonald’s

“We are seeing an increase in federal child labor violations,” a DOL district director said.

By Emilie Shumway • May 4, 2023

Honda’s temporary revocation of remote work from recruiter wasn’t FMLA retaliation, 6th Cir. says

The change didn’t rise to the level of a materially adverse action because it was made to accommodate training and didn’t result in any economic loss, the panel held.

By Laurel Kalser • May 3, 2023

Minnesota might legalize weed. What does this trend mean for HR?

Worksite safety, second-chance hiring and the cannabis industry’s desperate need for talent professionals: Here's everything HR managers should know about the emerging “extra-legal” market.

By Caroline Colvin • May 3, 2023

Executives acquitted in DOJ no-poach lawsuit

SHRM previously filed an amicus brief in the lawsuit criticizing the government’s stance.  

By Ryan Golden • May 2, 2023

What does feds’ latest caution on AI mean for employers?

Last week’s statement from four agency heads showed a “united federal intent” to address growing AI adoption, one source said.

By Ryan Golden • May 1, 2023

Supreme Court won’t hear retaliation case of White former police officers who opposed diversity initiative

Lower courts ruled the officers were fired and demoted because of misconduct in handling a transfer, not in retaliation for their complaint.

By Ginger Christ • May 1, 2023

Back to Basics: Diving into the Department of Justice

One source who worked in DOJ’s criminal division between 2008 and 2013 describes the agency as “a large government law firm.”

By Katie Clarey • May 1, 2023

Will Julie Su become the next secretary of labor? It’s hard to say.

A committee advanced Su Wednesday but it remains to be seen whether she can garner enough votes in the full Senate.

By Caroline Colvin • April 27, 2023

5 things employers should know about the FTC’s noncompete proposal

The proposed rule’s comment period closed, and employers are now on standby for the final rule.

By Bryance Metheny and Gabriell Jeffreys • April 27, 2023

DOL: Pennsylvania subcontractor will pay $384K in back wages, penalties for violating H-2B rules

The agency said a swimming pool builder failed to pay H-2B workers at the required wage rate and for their travel to and from the worksite.

By Laurel Kalser • April 26, 2023

Trucking company pays $1.25M to settle allegations it refused to hire women

EEOC has previously targeted employers that allegedly refuse to hire women or segregate roles by sex, often resulting in large settlements.

By Emilie Shumway • April 26, 2023

Insomnia Cookies served class-action suit over alleged unpaid wages

Class- and collective-action claims have led to costly settlements for food service companies in recent years, particularly where delivery work is involved.

By Ryan Golden • April 25, 2023

Proposal to ban noncompetes draws backlash from business, support from workers

The comment period on the FTC’s proposed ban closed April 19, with commenters having registered thousands of mixed reactions.

By Ginger Christ • April 24, 2023