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OpinionIn the face of uncertainty, HR needs to go back to the basics
Sometimes, in the midst of the chaos, we lose sight of the things that really matter, writes Carta CPO Suzy Walther.
By Suzy Walther • Aug. 16, 2021 -
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OpinionNavigate cannabis legalization, avoid employment litigation
Employers should understand and adapt to cannabis legalization at both the state and federal levels, sources say.
By Karina Karassev and Kimberly Harding • Aug. 13, 2021 -
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Walmart applicant alleges retailer's criminal history test is discriminatory
Ramos serves as a good reminder that criminal history claims can involve more than the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
By Katie Clarey • Aug. 12, 2021 -
Stockholders sue McDonald's over the handling of Easterbrook firing
The complaint is similar to a suit filed recently against the Golden Arches and Morgan Lewis & Bockius that claims the probe was rushed and the law firm created "an information vacuum" at the company.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Aug. 12, 2021 -
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Chipotle to settle EEOC charges of sexual harassment, retaliation
The worker whom the behavior targeted was fired three days after she said she planned to elevate the issue to corporate headquarters, EEOC said.
By Katie Clarey • Aug. 11, 2021 -
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Postmates strikes nearly $1M deal with Seattle over gig worker claims
The case illustrates the need for employers to remain on top of evolving requirements and rights for gig workers.
By Emilie Shumway • Aug. 9, 2021 -
SHRM: Feds should OK permanent remote I-9 document review
A USCIS spokesperson said the agency will monitor COVID-19 to determine whether to extend or introduce new flexibilities consistent with CDC guidelines.
By Kate Tornone • Aug. 9, 2021 -
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Deep Dive // Workplace mask and vaccination policiesWith mask, vaccine mandates on the rise, employers have options — but consistency is key
Whatever employers choose, inconsistent enforcement is a "recipe for disaster," one attorney told HR Dive.
By Ryan Golden • Aug. 6, 2021 -
Are workers avoiding HR?
A survey from Elements Global Services found that workers neglected taking problems to HR because "they didn't think HR would fix the issue."
By Katie Clarey • Aug. 5, 2021 -
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No ADA leave for worker unable to provide return date, 5th Cir. says
The employee exhausted her FMLA allotment and failed to provide an estimated return-to-work date, the court said.
By Kate Tornone • Aug. 5, 2021 -
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Workplace mask and vaccination policiesTyson Foods, Microsoft join growing list of employers creating vaccine mandates
One by one, employers are implementing more detailed responses to the next stage of the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Ryan Golden • Aug. 5, 2021 -
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3 charts showing the evolution of federal discrimination charges
The EEOC has collected and published data showcasing one of its chief functions for more than two decades.
By Katie Clarey • Aug. 2, 2021 -
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Activision Blizzard employees hold walkout following sexual harassment, discrimination suit
The video game developer's HR operations "failed to take effective remedial measures" in response to several complaints, California's lawsuit alleged.
By Ryan Golden • July 30, 2021 -
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Workplace mask and vaccination policiesGoogle to require vaccination for on-site work
The tech giant also announced it would extend its voluntary remote work policy until mid-October.
By Katie Clarey • July 29, 2021 -
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Biden says 'long COVID' can be a disability under the ADA
Breathing problems, brain fog, chronic pain and fatigue "can sometimes rise to the level of a disability," the president said.
By Katie Clarey • July 28, 2021 -
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New Jersey adopts slate of worker classification laws
Worker classification laws continue to be a point of emphasis for lawmakers in a handful of states and at the federal level.
By Ryan Golden • July 27, 2021 -
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Federal court allows ACLU pregnancy discrimination case to move forward
Frontier Airlines refused to accommodate pumping and thereby forced mothers to give up breastfeeding, ACLU and complainants alleged.
By Emilie Shumway • July 21, 2021 -
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Jury orders Walmart to pay more than $125M in disability discrimination case
The retailer has been the subject of several high-profile disability discrimination suits in recent years.
By Ryan Golden • July 20, 2021 -
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Suit against NYC nonprofit alleges discrimination during, after pregnancy
The employee also alleged she was treated differently compared to White, non-pregnant and male co-workers.
By Ryan Golden • July 19, 2021 -
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Why Amazon's updated marijuana drug testing policy could have 'ripple effect'
The approach may spread as employers seek uniform drug-testing policies amid a fractured legal landscape, attorney Michael Freimann told HR Dive.
By Ryan Golden • July 19, 2021 -
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Court: FMLA did not require employer to restore worker to position eliminated during leave
DOL holds that the leave law does not shield workers from events that would have affected them had they not been on leave.
By Katie Clarey • July 15, 2021 -
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Making faces doesn't count as retaliation, 5th Cir. says
Retaliation occurs when an employer takes an adverse action against someone who has been involved in protected activity, EEOC says.
By Katie Clarey • July 15, 2021 -
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A new lawsuit 'every single day': Employers see legal action over use of biometric info
Illinois employers such as Walmart and Topgolf have recently paid out multimillion-dollar settlements to employees claiming improper use of their biometric data.
By Ryan Golden • July 14, 2021 -
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EEOC sues UPS for refusing to accommodate, then firing, an employee with brittle diabetes
The HR supervisor at the Jacksonville, Florida, warehouse had referred to the employee as a "liability," EEOC alleged.
By Emilie Shumway • July 14, 2021 -
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Biden's competition executive order takes aim at non-compete agreements
The White House argued the order's provisions will make it easier for workers to change jobs and drive wage increases.
By Ryan Golden • Updated July 12, 2021
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