Drivers allege they were employees despite independent contractor agreement

The U.S. Department of Labor has said that "'common industry practice' is not an excuse to misclassify" workers under the FLSA.

By Lisa Burden • March 19, 2021

Most pay equity laws stifle employers' ability to make progress

"Despite a growing number of state and federal rules encouraging pay equity, the U.S. is persistently behind in closing the pay gap," the CEO of Syndio said.

By Sheryl Estrada • March 18, 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

NLRB withdraws proposal to prevent grad students from unionizing

The Board's move reflects a wider initiative by President Joe Biden to strike a labor-friendly policy approach at the agency.

By Ryan Golden • March 18, 2021

Attorneys anticipate EEOC vaccine incentive guidance 'soon'

The lack of federal guidance has resulted in a "gray area" for employers, one source told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • March 17, 2021

FLSA may require pay for time spent getting vaccinated, Illinois says

When employers require vaccination, that time may be compensable, the state's labor department said.

By Lisa Burden • March 16, 2021

Philadelphia home care agency pays $2.1M in back overtime

DOL said it is committed to protecting workers' wages and "ensuring a level-playing field for all employers."

By Lisa Burden • March 15, 2021

Suit alleges scheduler with COPD was terminated under guise of pandemic layoffs

Days before his firing, the plaintiff asked to work remotely to accommodate his disability, which put him at greater risk of severe illness, the lawsuit said.

By Lisa Burden • March 15, 2021

15 stories that chronicle HR's year in a pandemic

As employers pass the one-year mark from initial shutdowns and safety measures, a timeline of stories is a reminder of what HR professionals faced.

By Katie Clarey • March 14, 2021

How to evaluate compliance training programs and ensure a compliant 2021

Mock audits, employee tests and manager insight will help leaders determine the effectiveness of their programs, writes Giovanni Gallo of ComplianceLine.

By Giovanni Gallo • March 14, 2021

DOL to rescind joint employment, independent contractor regs

The rescinded rule "included a description of joint employment contrary to statutory language and Congressional intent," according to a DOL release.

By Kate Tornone • Updated July 29, 2021

Biden signs coronavirus relief law expanding FFCRA tax credit, unemployment funding

The law also contains a provision for COBRA premium assistance, stimulus checks for certain individuals and couples and other assistance for businesses.

By Ryan Golden • Updated March 12, 2021

Home healthcare company to pay $1.6M to settle DOL misclassification claim

The federal agency said the company failed to pay the workers overtime even after it classified them as employees.

By Lisa Burden • March 11, 2021

New York passes paid leave for workers getting coronavirus vaccine

The state senate unanimously passed the bill March 1, and Gov. Andrew Cuomo is expected to sign it into law.

By Katie Clarey • March 11, 2021

Survey: Despite widespread training, most managers don't understand FMLA basics

Managers and supervisors can sometimes be the cause of FMLA claims, especially if they aren't aware of their duties under the law.

By Katie Clarey • March 10, 2021

DOL official: Employers paid 'close to $4M' for FFCRA violations

Helen Applewhaite, director of DOL's Division of FMLA and Other Acts, described last year's FFCRA implementation process as "intense" and "unprecedented."

By Ryan Golden • March 10, 2021

3rd Cir. affirms employer's right to fire for social media posts

The plaintiff claimed her employer violated Title VII when it declined to fire other employees who shared "controversial" posts.

By Lisa Burden • March 10, 2021

ADA did not protect anemic worker, 11th Cir. rules

Not only did the worker fail to demonstrate that her anemia was a disability, but she also testified that her condition did not affect her work in any way.

By Lisa Burden • March 8, 2021

No FMLA liability if employee isn't harmed, 7th Cir. says

An employee's job was restructured during his leave, but he never suffered compensable harm, the court said.

By Lisa Burden • March 8, 2021

Employers paid $439M to resolve EEOC discrimination claims in 2020

Like other federal agencies, EEOC contended with the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on its enforcement activities.

By Ryan Golden • March 8, 2021

Black manager sues Amazon claiming 'systemic pattern' of discrimination

The e-commerce giant has made gains in overall workforce racial diversity, but there has been less improvement at the managerial level.

By Sheryl Estrada • Updated March 7, 2021

EEOC: Miami hotel fired Seventh Day Adventist for refusing to work Saturdays

The suit alleged a manager told the worker: "If you are unable to work on Saturdays, your place is not here." 

By Lisa Burden • March 5, 2021

Barnes & Noble pays $910K to settle cafe managers' misclassification suit

Exemptions are based on objective standards and are not dependent on employer-determined job titles, experts say.

By Lisa Burden • March 4, 2021

DHS' denied telework request wasn't adverse action, DC court rules

An adverse employment action is "a significant change in employment status," the court noted.

By Lisa Burden • March 4, 2021

Prof's 'much younger' replacement did not prove ageism claim

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act forbids discrimination based on age against applicants and employees age 40 and older.

By Lisa Burden • March 4, 2021

2nd Cir. won't reconsider whether criminal history hiring ban disparately impacted Black applicants

There's a growing push in the U.S. to remove the barriers for job seekers with criminal histories.

By Katie Clarey • March 3, 2021