EEOC: North Carolina Hampton Inn ignored race-based harassment of White employees

"An employer violates federal law when it fails to take action to remedy race-based harassment in the workplace," an EEOC regional attorney said.

By Katie Clarey • Sept. 8, 2021

WTW predicts vaccine mandate 'surge' entering Q4

Employers seeking to implement such policies got a recent boost from the Food and Drug Administration, though approaches may differ.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 8, 2021

9th Cir. OKs non-solicitation pact that aided staffing agencies' collaboration

The U.S., which weighed in on the case, recently moved to encourage employment competition.

By Katie Clarey • Sept. 7, 2021

DOJ: Employer's software requested too much immigration info

The claim, settled for nearly $85,000, shows the government is taking seriously the possibility of tech-enabled discrimination.

By Emilie Shumway • Sept. 7, 2021

DOL watchdog recommends additional action to inform 401(k) participants about fees

The Government Accountability Office found that 41% of 401(k) participants incorrectly believed they did not pay fees within their plans.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 3, 2021

5th Cir.: Aerospace company violated FMLA by terminating worker 2 months into leave

The appellate court also found that the employer violated the worker's right to be reinstated to his position after the end of his leave.

By Katie Clarey • Sept. 3, 2021

EEOC: Applebee's told Black line cook to 'ignore' co-workers wearing Confederate flag gear

The Applebee's franchisee has settled for $100,000.

By Katie Clarey • Updated July 21, 2022

Apple workers share stories of harassment, discrimination in blog

Pressure is mounting at several large companies to address instances of harassment and discrimination allegedly unaddressed by HR departments.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 2, 2021

Manufacturing, retail and hospitality employers slow to mandate vaccines

Employers expressed concerns about resistance from employees, the impact on culture and morale and loss of staff.

By Kate Tornone • Aug. 31, 2021

Employers are revisiting early-pandemic policies as delta variant surges

"We're dusting off what we did a year ago," Cozen O'Connor's Michele Ballard Miller said during an online event.

By Katie Clarey • Aug. 30, 2021

Got workers in California? It's time to brush up on the state's data privacy law

As many employers report that work-from-anywhere policies may be here to stay, HR must keep an eye on state and local laws.

By Laurel Kalser • Aug. 30, 2021

FDA approval of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine provides cover for employer mandates

"I've received a number of calls from clients who were on the fence, and now, this is something that helps to solidify their confidence," one attorney told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 30, 2021

White House: Now is the time for vaccination mandates

The Biden administration is encouraging private businesses to join the federal government in mandating COVID-19 vaccination for employees.

By Emilie Shumway • Aug. 27, 2021

Despite latest blow, battle over California's app-based driver law far from over

A state judge held that Proposition 22, passed by voters last November, violated California's constitution.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 26, 2021

Surcharges for unvaccinated workers gain momentum, but questions remain

The strategy is more commonly associated with employees who smoke and is seen as one way to potentially keep workers safe — if it works.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 26, 2021

SCOTUS won't decide whether favoritism for romantic partner violates Title VII

The 9th Circuit previously rejected a "paramour preference" reading of the law.

By Katie Clarey • Updated Jan. 27, 2022

George Mason University grants vaccine exemption following prof's lawsuit

The professor claimed the vaccine was unnecessary because of his natural immunity, but GMU maintains that natural immunity is not grounds for an exemption.

By Katie Clarey • Aug. 26, 2021

California employers, facing tight safety rules, need to 'get comfortable with change'

Employers in the state and elsewhere struggle to keep pace with ever-evolving guidelines for protecting staff.

By Katie Navarra • Aug. 25, 2021

California judge overturns Prop 22, causing setbacks for gig economy employers

The judge ruled Friday the law is unconstitutional because it undermines the legislature's ability to grant workers' compensation rights to rideshare drivers.

By Emma Liem Beckett • Aug. 24, 2021

DOL: Giant incorrectly excluded pandemic bonuses from overtime rate

The Labor Department recovered $165,653 in back wages for more than 3,000 workers in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia.

By Katie Clarey • Aug. 24, 2021

NLRB: Home Depot fired worker who wore Black Lives Matter slogan on apron, raised harassment issues

NLRB's charge is one of the latest inquiries regarding political expression in the workplace, a heated topic in the past year during a societal reckoning on systemic racism.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 23, 2021

Bam Margera alleges disability discrimination in firing from 'Jackass'

The celebrity's employers required that he sign a "wellness agreement" to work on the franchise's latest film.

By Kate Tornone • Aug. 23, 2021

Report: CNN fires 3 employees over vaccine policy

Once a largely untouched topic during the earlier months of the pandemic, vaccine mandates are a growing consideration for U.S. employers.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 19, 2021

3rd Cir.: Employers may need to pay workers on military leave if they provide others paid leave

A FedEx worker claimed he received no pay while fulfilling Navy Reserve duties, despite the company paying employees who missed work for jury duty, illnesses and bereavement.

By Katie Clarey • Aug. 18, 2021

Motorcycle dealership sales manager wins $500K in sex discrimination suit

The female manager was qualified for a promotion, but other managers thought she was too "motherly," former employees testified.

By Emilie Shumway • Aug. 18, 2021