What to know about service animals in the workplace

Accommodating people with service animals can sometimes be complicated, but there's usually a way to do so, said an EEOC EXCEL panel on the topic.

By Emilie Shumway • June 23, 2021

Texas hospital's vaccine mandate doesn't create wrongful termination, court says

The decision is perhaps one of the most significant to come down from a federal court as U.S. employers work toward vaccination goals.

By Ryan Golden • June 21, 2021

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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

DOL proposal would resurrect 80/20 rule for tipped workers who perform untipped work

The agency's announcement this week is the latest in a series of changes and delays regarding the tip credit.

By Ryan Golden • June 21, 2021

Navigating FMLA and ADA responsibilities following worker injury

Speakers at EEOC's training conference addressed the intertwining responsibilities employers face when someone gets hurt.

By Katie Clarey • June 21, 2021

EEOC officials outline goals, guidance for combating LGBTQ discrimination

The agency published a webpage and several guidance documents this week, which marked the anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's Bostock decision.

By Ryan Golden • June 18, 2021

EEOC sues car dealership over racist 'trophy' incident

No remedial action was taken in response to the man's complaints, the EEOC noted. 

By Lisa Burden • June 18, 2021

With paternity leave, dads get in on ‘baby boot camp’

When parents learn to care for their baby in the months after the birth together, they share responsibilities more equally later on, sources say.

By Caroline Colvin • June 17, 2021

DOL confirms overtime exemption review is in the works

The item appeared as part of the agency's Semiannual Regulatory Agenda.

By Katie Clarey • Updated July 29, 2021

Soliciting mail ballots is objectionable conduct, NLRB rules

The decision sorts out lingering questions from a 2004 ruling, but it only affects elections in certain cases.

By Emilie Shumway • June 15, 2021

3 compliance issues to revisit in light of hybrid work

Communication, updated policies and documentation are key, said Michael Schmidt, labor and employment attorney with Cozen O'Connor.

By Emilie Shumway • June 14, 2021

One year later, how has Bostock impacted employment law?

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision has already appeared in several cases involving Title VII and sexual orientation or gender identity.

June 14, 2021

OSHA withdraws portions of healthcare worker ETS, says it will work on final standard

Nevertheless, the agency said it "strongly encourages" healthcare employers to continue implementing the ETS' requirements.

By Ryan Golden • Updated Dec. 30, 2021

Papa John's store owners pay $3.25M to settle drivers' vehicle reimbursement suit

It's not the first time a class of delivery drivers has filed suit over wage and hour claims related to reimbursements.

By Ryan Golden • June 10, 2021

Court: McDonald's must face claims of sex harassment, assault

The restaurant argued a worker at a St. Louis franchise failed to establish it jointly employed her, but a judge disagreed.

By Katie Clarey • June 9, 2021

4th Cir.: Sex stereotyping can occur in same-sex workplace

However, the court affirmed the district court's decision to grant summary judgment on the employee's retaliation claim.

By Ryan Golden • June 8, 2021

COVID-19 pandemic reveals challenges involving ADA accommodations

Though great strides have been made within the past year to address discrepancies introduced by the coronavirus, there is still much work to be done, write Daria Weedo and Katherine S. Catlos.

By Daria Weedo and Katherine S. Catlos • June 7, 2021

3 coronavirus vaccine policy questions for employers following EEOC's update

One potentially tricky aspect could involve the intersection of the ADA and CDC guidance on mask use for vaccinated individuals, attorneys told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • June 3, 2021

Ryder and Kimco settle EEOC lawsuit for $2M

The two companies also agreed to provide major injunctive relief.

By Emilie Shumway • June 3, 2021

Fewer employers considering vaccine mandates, survey reveals

Many said they were encouraging workers to sign up for their shots instead.

By Katie Clarey • June 2, 2021

Coach claims Notre Dame dismissed her for flagging sexism

The plaintiff said the head coach was "openly patronizing" of her plan to take a few weeks off for maternity leave.

By Lisa Burden • June 2, 2021

EEOC greenlights coronavirus vaccine requirements, incentives — with some limits

The long-awaited document may answer some of the questions employers have long had regarding the vaccine, but other areas may be less certain.

By Ryan Golden • Updated May 28, 2021

Feds allot 22K additional H-2B visas, but delays continue

The update comes as U.S. immigration services continue to recover from the effects of the pandemic.

By Ryan Golden • May 27, 2021

Bostock expanded Title VII's protections, but it still 'requires proof' of claims, 5th Cir. says

A transgender worker at T-Mobile failed to present sufficient evidence that he was treated less favorably than workers who were not transgender.

By Lisa Burden • May 27, 2021

5 women sue Amazon, claiming discrimination and retaliation

The allegations come from workers in the retail giant's warehouses and corporate offices.

By Lisa Burden • Updated May 27, 2021

What Biden's worker organizing task force could mean for non-union employers

The group's recommendations are due to come later in the year, but its establishment could provide clues about how the administration will approach key labor issues.

By Ryan Golden • May 25, 2021