Jackson brings 'middle-of-the-road' employment law approach to SCOTUS

The Supreme Court's next justice has issued several notable decisions, many of which involve workplace discrimination allegations.

By Ryan Golden • April 14, 2022

Here comes the sun: OSHA launches new program for heat safety

The agency will inspect the jobsites of over 70 high-risk industries — including construction — in indoor and outdoor settings when the National Weather Service issues a heat warning or advisory for a local area.

By Zachary Phillips • April 14, 2022

Guess' Paul Marciano problem is shining a spotlight on boards

The brand's co-founder remains, while its board of directors is slammed by an activist investor and sued by victims over his alleged sexual crimes.

By Daphne Howland • April 14, 2022

ADA protects opioid use disorder, DOJ reminds employers

While the statute doesn't protect people currently taking drugs illegally, it does protect those taking legally-prescribed medication to treat their OUD.

By Laurel Kalser • April 12, 2022

Intersection of ADA, COVID-19 requires creative reopening policies, EEOC official says

The EEOC has received hundreds of charges involving both COVID-19 vaccination and the ADA, according to Evangeline Hawthorne, the agency's Tampa field office director.

By Ryan Golden • April 12, 2022

DOL: 7 Little Caesars franchises fined $161K for allowing teens to perform unsafe work

Tennessee franchises allowed 15-year-olds to prepare food for baking, remove it from ovens and operate a vertical stand-up mixing machine, investigators found.

By Laurel Kalser • April 12, 2022

Feds extend EEO-1 Component 1 data collection deadline

The EEOC requires private employers with 100 employees or more to submit demographic workforce data.

By Emilie Shumway • Updated May 27, 2022

Mailbag: Can an employee taking leave for childbirth use PTO before FMLA?

In this mailbag, an employment attorney discusses whether employee preference can play a role in FMLA designation.

By Carla Bell • April 11, 2022

White House nominates Hollywood 'inclusion rider' co-creator to EEOC

If confirmed, attorney Kalpana Kotagal would presumably restore a Democratic majority to the federal workplace civil rights agency.

By Ryan Golden • April 11, 2022

When should HR step in for conflict resolution?

Conflict doesn't happen in a vacuum, which is why it's important to know HR's role in solving it, writes Lora Patterson, senior HR advisor at TriNetZenefits.

By Lora Patterson • April 8, 2022

DOL: Cash bonuses paid to gas station workers shorted them on overtime

The business asked workers to sign altered time records and paid the balance of their hours at straight-time rates, DOL alleged.

By Laurel Kalser • April 7, 2022

The Senate rejected Biden's wage-hour pick. What does that signal for employers?

David Weil had previously criticized gig companies' classification of workers as independent contractors.

By Emilie Shumway • April 6, 2022

Seattle concrete strike hits fifth month with $1M in support, collusion allegations

"Name any major project, it's impacted," one source said, as truck drivers protest and unions nationwide capitalize on labor shortages.

By Zachary Phillips • April 6, 2022

Long John Silver's pays $200K to settle teen's sexual harassment, retaliation claim

After a 17-year-old worker complained of a manager sending her explicit videos and propositioning her, the company refused to investigate and ultimately fired her, EEOC alleged.

By Laurel Kalser • April 5, 2022

DHS ends pandemic policy allowing expired I-9 documents

Despite pushback from stakeholders, the policy exemption will end May 1.

By Kate Tornone • April 5, 2022

EEOC adds 'X' gender marker to discrimination claim form

In implementing this change, the EEOC follows the lead of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

By Caroline Colvin • April 4, 2022

Job ads speak volumes. Does yours say workers with disabilities need not apply?

There are a few steps HR pros can take to ensure descriptions of essential functions don't amount to dog whistles for ableism.

By Carla Bell and Kate Tornone • April 1, 2022

Remote I-9 document review could be here to stay. Are you doing it correctly?

Two years ago, ICE temporarily allowed employers to review Form I-9 documents remotely. SHRM now expects the safety measure to become permanent.

By Katie Clarey • April 1, 2022

Manager's single slur can support race discrimination claim, 5th Cir. says

While an isolated incident typically won't give rise to a Title VII violation, it may do so if it is "sufficiently severe," the court said.

By Kate Tornone • April 1, 2022

What should employers take away from the White House's latest COVID-19 plan?

Businesses should use the current lull to plan for future coronavirus waves, one source told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • March 31, 2022

Congress temporarily revives telehealth exemption for HDHPs

The reinstatement is a win for HSA-qualified health plans, one expert said.

By Katie Clarey • March 30, 2022

Class action challenges PetSmart's use of voice recognition tech

Warehouse workers fulfilled orders by interacting with voice recognition software, but the employer failed to properly notify them, the complaint alleged.

By Laurel Kalser • March 29, 2022

Jury finds University of Miami professor has no pay bias claim

The female professor said she inadvertently learned that a male co-worker was paid nearly $25,000 more than her.

By Laurel Kalser • March 28, 2022

The CROWN Act would ban hair bias. What would that mean for employers?

Hair that would require a chemical to change its natural condition proves its immutability, and an immutable characteristic associated with race should be protected under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, one lawyer told HR Dive.

By Carla Bell • March 28, 2022

SCOTUS sidesteps religious hiring dispute, but Alito hints at future uptake

The justice noted that the Supreme Court will likely soon have to decide how far the First Amendment's protections extend.

By Katie Clarey • March 28, 2022