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

NLRB quorum restored by DC Circuit as SCOTUS appeal looms

The months-long case directly challenges President Donald Trump’s power to remove members of independent government agencies at will.

By Ryan Golden • April 7, 2025

Chipotle settles EEOC lawsuit alleging supervisor yanked Muslim employee’s hijab

Under the consent decree, Chipotle must pay $20,000 and emphasize workplace dignity and respect in court-mandated training for employees at eight Kansas restaurants.

By Laurel Kalser • April 7, 2025

The business case for mental safety: Why HR leaders must prioritize psychological well-being

Boost retention and productivity by making your workplace mentally safe. Here’s how to do it.

By Chelcie Piasio • April 7, 2025

Pregnancy discrimination remains a priority in recent EEOC cases, lawsuits show

Although EEOC has yet to file a complaint relating to abortion-related accommodations, its controversial final rule has provoked a number of lawsuits from religiously affiliated employers.

By Emilie Shumway • April 4, 2025

New Form I-9 reinstates language removed by Biden

The update comes as the Trump administration is set to increase inspections of employers’ worker authorization documents.

By Ryan Golden • April 4, 2025

California dialysis provider must stop threatening union workers, judge orders

An administrative law judge held that Satellite Healthcare violated labor law when it allegedly changed workplace policies to punish unionized workers and fired a “key union supporter.”

By Caroline Colvin • April 3, 2025