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

Employers increasingly tie recruiter pay to candidate experience

Establishing benchmarks can be an uphill battle for employers, but the concept of accountability can be key to improvement, said Talent Board's Kevin Grossman.

By Ryan Golden • March 28, 2022

EEOC warns against caregiving discrimination as pandemic evolves

The agency explored the numerous ways organizations can fall into illegal caregiving discrimination and called on employers to emerge from the pandemic with equitable employment practices.

By Katie Clarey • March 23, 2022

Could a 16-day absence count as intermittent FMLA leave?

The FMLA makes room for two types of leave: continuous and intermittent. But its regs don't draw a clear line between the two.

By Katie Clarey • March 23, 2022

OSHA asks public for comments, announces hearing seeking permanent healthcare COVID-19 standard

The update is the first in months regarding the healthcare ETS, parts of which OSHA withdrew in late December.

By Ryan Golden • March 22, 2022

Court puts Trump-era independent contractor test into effect, prompting DOL to eye new rule

The district court said Biden's DOL violated federal law when it rescinded the regulation just before it took effect.

By Kate Tornone • March 22, 2022

EEOC alleges Chipotle ignored reports of sexual misconduct, leaving teen worker vulnerable

The complaint is not the first to allege Chipotle mishandled sexual harassment claims.

By Katie Clarey • March 22, 2022

Suit alleges Comcast violated FMLA by requiring 24 hours' notice of leave

The company also began to critique the former director's performance after he disclosed his disability and asked for reasonable accommodation, according to the complaint.

By Emilie Shumway • March 21, 2022

11th Cir. OKs 'Salt Bae' restaurant's compensation scheme

The case hinged on whether a nonvoluntary "service charge" added to a customer's bill should be treated as a tip.

By Emilie Shumway • March 21, 2022