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New York protects off-hours marijuana use, joining growing list of states
It's a "significant piece of legislation" that follows a recently enacted New York City law banning certain drug testing, one attorney said.
By Ryan Golden • April 12, 2021 -
NLRB finds Tesla labor violations, orders Musk to delete 2018 tweet
The Board notably diverged from an administrative law judge's 2019 ruling on some allegations against the company.
By Ryan Golden • April 9, 2021 -
Illinois to require pay data from employers
The Prairie State joins California in asking for employers' pay information.
By Katie Clarey • April 8, 2021 -
Dems call for $82K overtime salary threshold by 2026
The lawmakers also urged the U.S. Department of Labor to implement automatic updates to the FLSA's threshold.
By Lisa Burden • April 7, 2021 -
Illinois expands employment protections for workers with criminal histories
The state law adds two requirements that may require action from multistate employers with Illinois operations, according to attorneys.
By Lisa Burden • April 7, 2021 -
Mailbag: Can we ask employees if they've been vaccinated?
As some states begin to open vaccine spots to everyone 16 and older, it's a question employers may find themselves wanting to ask.
By Katie Clarey • April 5, 2021 -
New Zealand passes paid leave for miscarriage
Because of the compliance challenges presented by the increasing patchwork of state laws, CEOs of some of the largest companies in the U.S. have advocated for a nationwide paid parental leave policy.
By Lisa Burden • April 5, 2021 -
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EEO-1 deadline pushed to Oct. 25
The collection of 2019 data was delayed last year because of the COVID-19 public health emergency.
By Lisa Burden • Updated Aug. 20, 2021 -
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Biden allows Trump admin's H-1B visa program suspension to expire
Employers that rely on the program may still encounter delays moving forward, according to one immigration services law firm.
By Ryan Golden • April 5, 2021 -
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Suit: Carter's told legal manager she couldn't enjoy promotion perks 'at her age'
Even though the Age Discrimination in Employment Act has been around for years, some say age bias is still seen in the workplace.
By Lisa Burden • March 31, 2021 -
1st Cir. finds it doesn't have jurisdiction in ongoing Uber misclassification suit
The case has moved to the 9th Circuit, where Uber has faced ongoing legal challenges to its business model.
By Ryan Golden • March 31, 2021 -
Texas anti-discrimination law protects LGBT workers, court says
"Employers should be mindful that courts in other states could follow the Bostock ruling in interpreting state anti-discrimination laws if they have not done so already," one attorney said.
By Lisa Burden • March 30, 2021 -
Bostock didn't erase legal standard for sex harassment claims, 5th Cir. rules
The Supreme Court "by no means purported to shield all sexual harassment claims from summary judgment, regardless of the evidence," the appeals court opined.
By Lisa Burden • March 29, 2021 -
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Walmart workers seek back pay for COVID-19 screening time
The employees said they spent 10 to 15 minutes waiting in line and undergoing the screening but were not permitted to clock in.
By Lisa Burden • March 29, 2021 -
EEOC: IHOP manager conditioned leave, scheduling on accepting sexual advances
More harassment claims are filed in the restaurant industry than in any other industry, sources have said.
By Lisa Burden • March 25, 2021 -
Employer's memory isn't a substitute for recordkeeping, 5th Cir. ruling shows
The workers claimed they were told not to record pre- and post-shift work.
By Lisa Burden • March 25, 2021 -
As Trump-era tip pool expansion takes effect, DOL delays other provisions
The rules left intact will take effect April 30 as scheduled.
By Kate Tornone • March 25, 2021 -
Domino's franchisee to deliver $3M to settle drivers' wage and hour claims
The plaintiffs claimed they were not reimbursed for their own delivery expenses such as vehicle maintenance and insurance.
By Lisa Burden • March 24, 2021 -
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Employers should offer paid leave for vaccine recovery, CDC says
The agency also offered guidance on criteria for workplace vaccine clinics.
By Lisa Burden • March 23, 2021 -
Labor dept. aims to push wage-level adjustment rule for H-1B visas to 2022
The Biden administration continues to reverse or delay much of the previous administration's labor and employment policy work.
By Ryan Golden • March 23, 2021 -
Walsh confirmed as secretary of labor
The now-former Mayor of Boston and ex-union president will join an administration that is moving fast in implementing its workforce agenda.
By Ryan Golden • March 23, 2021 -
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OSHA to expand inspection, enforcement where workers have high risk of contracting COVID-19
The program will be in effect for as long as one year, the agency said.
By Lisa Burden • March 23, 2021 -
Renewed push for federal paid leave contends with state, local patchwork
It's unclear whether a federal law would preempt state and local laws, which can be "maddeningly different," a presenter said at the 2021 DMEC Virtual Compliance Conference.
By Ryan Golden • March 22, 2021 -
The 2021 Identity of HR Survey
HR Dive asked 419 self-identified HR practitioners about the work they do, how they get it done and what impact it creates.
By Nami Sumida • March 22, 2021 -
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Worker's accommodation request for time between shifts didn't preclude overtime, court says
A lawsuit involving a worker for Kraft-Heinz highlights the importance of a good-faith interactive process for accommodations.
By Lisa Burden • March 19, 2021
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