Burger King franchisee to pay $60K to settle pregnant ex-worker’s harassment, retaliation claims

Employers’ anti-harassment policies may overlook the power dynamics that enable abuse.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 23, 2023

How to comply with New York’s updated workplace lactation accommodation law

The state’s new requirements are slightly more employee friendly, but may not require too many adjustments by employers.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 23, 2023

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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

Heads up: Form W-2 due Jan. 31, IRS reminds employers

Multiple tax documents handled by HR are due by this date.

By Emilie Shumway • Jan. 20, 2023

About 1,400 misclassified drivers awarded $5.6 million: Labor Dept.

Parts Authority and Diligent Delivery Systems denied workers minimum wage, overtime pay and other benefits, the agency said.

By Max Garland • Jan. 19, 2023

Amazon cited by OSHA for failing to keep warehouse workers safe

The company, which faces $60,269 in fines, said it strongly disagrees with the agency’s allegations and intends to appeal.

By Max Garland • Jan. 19, 2023

SCOTUS will hear case of ex-USPS worker denied Sundays off

The court has been asked to weigh in on its 1977 precedent on whether a proposed religious accommodation is reasonable under Title VII.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 18, 2023

DHS strengthens deportation protection for undocumented workers involved in employment claims

A new policy by DHS is a “win” for undocumented workers, one advocate says.

By Ginger Christ • Jan. 18, 2023

McDonald’s franchise to pay $1.9M to settle claim that teen workers were sexually harassed

The settlement is the latest EEOC agreement targeting alleged pervasive sexual harassment of teen workers in the fast food industry.

By Laurel Kalser • Jan. 18, 2023

Remote work, intermittent leave make FMLA compliance ‘much more challenging’

Employers need to ensure workers’ off hours are accurately tracked, management-side attorney Robin Shea said.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 17, 2023

Home Depot will pay employees to the minute

The policy change follows a class-action suit alleging workers were underpaid.

By Emilie Shumway • Jan. 13, 2023

‘Take a deep breath’ in response to FTC noncompete ban, attorneys say

Employers may have other options as the FTC rule progresses.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 13, 2023

DOL: Home healthcare firm to pay $3.8M in back wages, damages

“DOL was ruthless and hell-bent on driving TriMED out of business,” owner Beverly Jordan told HR Dive.

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 12, 2023

EEOC enforcement plan targets systemic racism, AI

Stakeholders may comment on the proposal through Feb. 9.

By Emilie Shumway • Jan. 12, 2023

OSHA: American Airlines punished flight crew for reporting toxic fumes

American Airlines faces nearly $7,000 in penalties for allegedly retaliating against flight attendants who reported workers getting sick from fumes entering the plane’s cabin.

By Laurel Kalser • Jan. 11, 2023

Applicant’s refusal to cut dreadlocks was protected by Title VII, EEOC says

Employers can’t automatically reject a job applicant who refuses to change a religious-based hairstyle or grooming practice to comply with a dress code, an EEOC lawsuit says.

By Laurel Kalser • Jan. 10, 2023

Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: What HR needs to know

While pregnancy accommodations are mandatory, regulations could be many months away.

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 9, 2023

DOL plans May release for new overtime threshold

The Biden administration has not shared a dollar figure, but congressional Democrats previously suggested a threshold of more than $82,000 by 2026.

By Kate Tornone • Jan. 6, 2023

Class-action alleges UnitedHealthcare underpaid out-of-network providers

The lawsuit claims the company’s payment scheme violates the terms of members’ plans and ERISA. 

By Emilie Shumway • Jan. 5, 2023

Feds propose ban on noncompetes

In the historic proposal, the FTC said noncompetes harm competition, suppress labor mobility and reduce wages even for those not bound by the agreements.

By Ryan Golden • Updated Jan. 5, 2023

IRS boosts business mileage rate by 3 cents

Volatility in gas prices remains possible, but should become more muted in the year ahead, Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, said.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 4, 2023

EEOC: Company settles ADA suit over refusing remote work for employee at risk for COVID-19

This case is one that should garner most concern for employers now, an attorney told attendees at the DMEC’s annual conference in August.

By Laurel Kalser • Jan. 3, 2023

Senate adds pregnancy accommodations to spending bill

Congress passed the omnibus spending bill Dec. 23, and it was signed by President Biden on Dec. 29. 

By Ryan Golden • Updated Dec. 30, 2022

Despite enforcement delays, attorneys urge preparation for AI, privacy laws

New legislation extends to employers with applicants or workers who are residents of New York City or California — and may be a harbinger of what’s to come elsewhere.

By Ginger Christ • Dec. 20, 2022

‘Robust, well-documented’ list of performance issues dooms worker’s FMLA claim

The employer, a university, had made clear that her performances issues were unrelated to her medical leave, according to the 8th Circuit.

By Laurel Kalser • Dec. 20, 2022

McDonald’s franchisee to pay $100K to settle claim it discriminated against long-tenured employee with autism

Two months after taking over the restaurant, the franchisee fired a grill cook who had 37 years in the role.

By Emilie Shumway • Dec. 19, 2022