HR should seek a DEI ‘refresh,’ not a reboot, says former top EEOC official

Diversity, equity and inclusion programs do not pose legal risks when done right, said Chai Feldblum, who decried the idea that DEI is a “legal minefield.”

By Ryan Golden • April 23, 2025

Blind worker to receive $250,000 for call center’s failure to accommodate

The Results Companies “did not avail itself of the free resources” offered to make a screen reader more compatible with its systems, per the lawsuit.

By Caroline Colvin • April 22, 2025

Former KPMG manager working remotely in Georgia can sue under New York law, court says

New York human rights laws protect “nonresidents who are not yet employed in the city or state but who proactively sought an actual city- or state-based job opportunity,” a court held.

By Laurel Kalser • April 21, 2025

SCOTUS holds ERISA complainants need not provide extra proof to show prohibited conduct

A unanimous court held that such proof was the burden of the defense — but also raised potential issues that could follow their decision.

By Emilie Shumway • April 21, 2025

Job offers exclusive to protected groups may present greatest DEI legal risk

Diversity, equity and inclusion mentions fell in federal disclosures since 2023, according to Bloomberg Law.

By Ryan Golden • April 21, 2025

Federal contractor civil rights watchdog places staff on leave amid layoff threat

Civil rights advocacy groups and lawmakers characterized the U.S. Department of Labor’s OFCCP restructuring as a serious blow to civil rights enforcement.

By Ryan Golden • April 18, 2025

Judge permanently bans EEOC from enforcing PWFA abortion provision on Catholic association

The Catholic Benefits Association previously received a preliminary injunction in September.

By Caroline Colvin • April 17, 2025

Retrial undoes $25M jury award to hotel worker who alleged gender pay bias

The victory comes after nearly eight years of litigation including an “odd” prior jury verdict awarding damages to the plaintiff, a former employee at Omni Hotels & Resorts.

By Ryan Golden • April 16, 2025

Law students say EEOC ‘grossly overstepped’ its authority in DEI investigations of major firms

The plaintiffs said they “are deeply worried that their data will be divulged, and that they may be targeted as a result,” per the complaint.

By Ginger Christ • April 16, 2025

Movie theater chain settles lawsuit alleging it halted workers’ health insurance at age 65

The company instead allegedly expected workers to rely on Medicare, EEOC said.

By Ginger Christ • April 15, 2025

Union calls for return of ‘unlawfully’ deported tradesworker

SMART characterized the U.S. government’s removal of first-year apprentice Kilmar Abrego Garcia as "unconscionable." El Salvador’s president said Monday he wouldn’t coordinate his return.

By Zachary Phillips • April 15, 2025

Ex-Accenture worker says company denied him promotions to hit DEI goals

With DEI drawing more scrutiny, attorneys have advised companies to review their policies and ensure they are free of quotas, set asides and preferences.

By Emilie Shumway • April 15, 2025

4 big law firms agree not to label lawful programs as DEI, EEOC says

The announcement follows Acting Chair Andrea Lucas’ move last month to investigate several law firms’ diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

By Ryan Golden • April 14, 2025

High heel dress code lawsuit may proceed, judge says

The plaintiff, a cocktail server with plantar fasciitis, said MGM National Harbor failed to accommodate her need for comfortable shoes.

By Caroline Colvin • April 14, 2025

Nonprofit employer association must face data breach lawsuit, court says

Employers can reduce the risk of data compromise by testing for vulnerabilities and monitoring who’s trying to get in and out of their networks, an FTC guidance states.

By Laurel Kalser • April 14, 2025

Personality and mental health assessments can make high-risk workplaces safer and more productive. Here’s how.

Personality and mental health assessments can help employers uncover valuable information that they can use to enhance both individual well-being and organizational effectiveness.

April 14, 2025

Oracle settles decade-long lawsuit over commission wages for $15.5M

Plaintiffs claimed the tech company’s commission structure for sales workers violated state wage laws, among other allegations.

By Ryan Golden • April 11, 2025

Corporate spy’s confession tees up Deel, Rippling court battle

The alleged mole said he stole information from Rippling at Deel’s direction, an affidavit shows. Deel has promised to debunk the claims in court.

By Kate Tornone • April 11, 2025

SCOTUS signals support for Trump on NLRB official’s firing, sends case back to DC Circuit

The president likely had the authority to dismiss Gwynne Wilcox and her co-plaintiff, the court said in an unsigned May 22 opinion.

By Ryan Golden • Updated May 27, 2025

Report raises eyebrows about claims of rampant ‘red flags’ in retirement plans

A recent analysis warning of widespread ERISA noncompliance is “scaremongering,” one expert told HR Dive. The authors say they’re highlighting the industry’s shortcomings.

By Ryan Golden • April 10, 2025

Fired EEOC Commissioner Samuels files lawsuit against Trump

In firing Jocelyn Samuels, Trump “undermined the EEOC’s historic independence and interfered with its statutorily mandated duties to protect workers from discrimination,” per the lawsuit.

By Ginger Christ • April 9, 2025

On DEI, employers are either stepping up or stepping back

As employers re-establish their stance, attorneys, former government officials and workplace culture experts are also forecasting the future of DEI.

By Caroline Colvin • April 9, 2025

Bill would nullify PWFA abortion-related protections

The “Love Them Both Act” joins other challenges to EEOC’s controversial interpretation.

By Emilie Shumway • April 8, 2025

Trump’s immigration enforcement against employers has been gradual. That may soon change.

Worksite visits and arrests at smaller worksites are already happening. Operations against bigger employers, coupled with the threat of penalties, are likely fast approaching.

By Ryan Golden • April 7, 2025

Former EEOC officials say acting chair’s guidance on DEI a ‘grave disservice’ to employers

Employers need a “positive forward-looking framework” for DEI, and the acting chair’s document “is inadequate to that task,” the former officials said.

By Ginger Christ • April 7, 2025