HR dept's quick response to harassment precluded liability, 7th Cir. says

If an employer "exercised reasonable care to prevent and promptly correct any harassing behavior," there is no case, the appeals court said.

By Emilie Shumway • Oct. 18, 2021

New Jersey amends law that allowed age bias after 70

Age bias remains an "open secret" in the workplace, sources say.

By Kate Tornone • Oct. 14, 2021

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

AstraZeneca, IBM and others settle OFCCP pay discrimination claims

The settlement payouts range from about $100,000 to $500,000.

By Katie Clarey • Oct. 13, 2021

Company's automatic meal break deductions violated FLSA, 11th Cir. says

The employer failed to show that the breaks — taken during travel time — differed from other compensable idle time.

By Katie Clarey • Oct. 11, 2021

2021 brings HR challenges for California employers

Whether new to California compliance or a seasoned pro, those in HR will need to take note of several shifting compliance areas.

Oct. 11, 2021

EEOC: Dog kennel company forced employee to quit due to former addiction

Rover’s Place settled for $60,000 a claim that it discriminated against an employee over his former drug addiction.

By Emilie Shumway • Updated July 19, 2022

Nike to require vaccinations for US office-based employees

Store-level workers have largely been left out of retailers' mandates, but the Biden administration's proposed rule could change all that.

By Cara Salpini • Oct. 6, 2021

Failure to file FMLA paperwork dooms Drexel employee's claim, 3rd Cir. finds

The FMLA involves two main sets of forms that accomplish two tasks: notice and certification.

By Katie Clarey • Oct. 6, 2021

Feds OK health plan discounts for coronavirus vaccination

Such rewards must meet certain requirements, however, including a rule that they not exceed 30% of the cost of employee-only coverage.

By Kate Tornone • Oct. 6, 2021

Chipotle agrees to $8M settlement in manager trainee classification suit

If approved by a court, the agreement will end nine years of litigation.

By Kate Tornone • Oct. 6, 2021

Supreme Court declines to hear trucking company's AB5 case

The head of the California Trucking Association said he hopes his group will get another chance to go at-bat for trucking in the nation's highest court.

By Jim Stinson • Oct. 5, 2021

Attorneys predict busy year for EEOC enforcement

Employers may find it difficult to anticipate which issues the agency will focus on in 2022.

By Katie Clarey • Oct. 5, 2021

Judge approves Activision Blizzard's $18M EEOC settlement over harassment, discrimination

The court decree also requires Activision Blizzard to submit to unannounced audits of harassment and evaluate its disciplinary procedures, among other obligations.

By Ryan Golden • Updated March 31, 2022

United boasts 99% vaccination rate, but lawsuit alleges failure to accommodate

According to the complaint, the mandate made no room for reasonable accommodations for disability or religion.

By Katie Clarey • Oct. 1, 2021

Mailbag: Will employees need a booster shot to count as vaccinated?

Employers are in "no man's land," said one management-side attorney.

By Katie Clarey • Oct. 1, 2021

34% of restaurant workers experienced more wage theft in 2021, OFW reports

During a webinar hosted by the nonprofit, DOL Secretary Marty Walsh spoke about growing wage and hour violations, which impact food service more than any other industry.

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Sept. 27, 2021

NLRB challenges Kroger brands' ban on Black Lives Matter buttons

Retailer Fred Meyer and grocer QFC may have violated federal labor law, according to the agency.

By Kate Tornone • Sept. 27, 2021

Judge blocks Biden's federal contractor vaccine mandate

The nationwide stay applies to all federal contractors and subcontractors in covered contracts in all U.S. states and territories.

By Ryan Golden • Updated Dec. 8, 2021

Withheld pay may constitute FMLA retaliation, 3rd Cir. says

The appellate court reversed a portion of a lower court’s ruling that Rowan University did not retaliate against a professor for taking leave.

By Katie Clarey • Sept. 24, 2021

DOL expands fines for employers that keep workers' tips

The rule addresses fines for accidental or first-time offenses and is expected to take effect in late November.

By Kate Tornone • Sept. 23, 2021

Activision Blizzard confirms it's under SEC, EEOC investigation

The federal inquiries into the company's work environment follow a legal challenge filed in July by California regulators.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 22, 2021

'Fight for $15' union challenges NLRB joint-employer rule

The complaint is the latest challenge to the standard's ever-changing interpretation.

By Emilie Shumway • Sept. 22, 2021

24 states vow to challenge Biden's vaccine mandate

The attorneys general called the order "disastrous and counterproductive" in a letter to the president.

By Kate Tornone • Sept. 21, 2021

OSHA to create workplace heat standard

The ANPRM set to be released next month is the first step in the development of a federal standard to prevent heat-related illness and death.

By Jennifer Goodman • Sept. 21, 2021

Back to Basics: Employers can't use ADA, FMLA 'logic' when it comes to USERRA compliance

This law is unique in its requirement that employers return service members to jobs they would have had if they had not taken leave.

By Katie Clarey • Sept. 20, 2021