Workers say cannabis manufacturer owes them for donning, doffing time

Employees were required to change into and out of company-issued protective clothing and safety equipment before and after their shifts, according to the lawsuit.

By Lisa Burden • May 6, 2021

DOL rolls out guidance for retirement fund cybersecurity

The guidance includes tips for hiring a service provider, cybersecurity best practices and online security tips.

By Lisa Burden • May 5, 2021

NLRB officer recommends election re-do for Amazon union vote

One aspect of the case involved the installation of a USPS mailbox shortly before the election, according to the union's filed objections.

By Ryan Golden • Updated Aug. 4, 2021

Workers say meat processor caused staff, family coronavirus deaths

Plaintiffs alleged their employer failed to provide PPE and neglected to implement sufficient safety measures to protect workers from COVID-19.

By Lisa Burden • May 3, 2021

One Fair Wage sues Olive Garden parent over tipping policy

The labor group claims Darden's cash wage policy fosters inequity and harassment, which the restaurant denies — claiming its workers earn more than $20 per hour on average.

By Julie Littman • May 3, 2021

Biden calls for 12 weeks' paid family and medical leave

The plan guarantees access to the leave 10 years after the program's installment. 

By Katie Clarey • April 30, 2021

Jury awards $11M to IBM manager fired after reporting discrimination

Some sources have suggested employers embrace complaints, reasoning that such a change may encourage a culture of improvement.

By Lisa Burden • April 28, 2021

Biden mandates $15 minimum wage for federal contractors

The current rate sits at $10.95 after former President Barack Obama raised it via executive order in February 2014.

By Katie Clarey • Updated July 21, 2021

Maggiano's Little Italy settles claims of unpaid pre-shift work

The restaurant was also assessed a civil money penalty of $68,060 because investigators determined the violation was willful.

By Lisa Burden • April 27, 2021

3rd Cir.: Employee failed to explain inconsistency between accommodation request and disability benefits

The court noted that receipt of Social Security disability benefits is not dispositive of whether an individual is qualified for the ADA's protection, but that individuals must provide an explanation.

By Lisa Burden • April 27, 2021

Adopting AI? Examine the algorithm 'early and often,' EEOC official says

Legal experts shared tips for choosing an AI solution at a recent American Bar Association conference.

By Kate Tornone • April 26, 2021

Why — and how — to incentivize employee vaccination

It's time to figure out how to get as many employees vaccinated as possible, write EY health experts.

By Susan Garfield and Yele Aluko • April 26, 2021

Hospital worker was not entitled to telework due to vision impairment, 10th Cir. rules

A trial court determined that the worker's job required her physical presence, and the appeals court affirmed.

By Lisa Burden • April 23, 2021

EEOC to publish vaccine incentive guidance, but will it be 'too late'?

Many employers have already announced such benefits, which range from paid time off to cash awards.

By Kate Tornone • April 23, 2021

Self diagnosis isn't evidence of disability, court says

The plaintiff offered only a doctor's note stating that she was starting a new medication to assist with concentration and productivity.

By Lisa Burden • April 22, 2021

Coronavirus is not a 'get-out-of-jail card' for ADA compliance, EEOC commish says

As the pandemic evolves and the country's response shifts, employers must remember that ADA regs still require individualized assessments.

By Kate Tornone • April 22, 2021

Marijuana is becoming more accepted. Will cybersecurity employers play along?

As more states legalize recreational use, employers in the public and private sector may need to change how they hire for cybersecurity.

By Samantha Schwartz • April 22, 2021

Biden urges PTO for vaccination, offers SMBs tax credit

Organizations with fewer than 500 employees will be eligible for the credit, Biden announced Wednesday.

By Katie Clarey • April 22, 2021

A leave admin witnessed a worker's fall but failed to give FMLA notices, 11th Cir. rules

The employer argued it absolved itself by offering workers' comp, but the court found that "the FMLA does not set up a clash of Titans between itself and workers' compensation."

By Lisa Burden • April 21, 2021

DOL updates COBRA notices to reflect subsidy mandate

One such notice must be provided to eligible employees by May 31, the agency said.

By Katie Clarey • April 21, 2021

Reversing course, DOJ will 'vigorously enforce' LGBT workplace protections

The agency, responsible for public-sector enforcement, had previously disagreed with EEOC on the issue.

By Kate Tornone • April 20, 2021

Watchdog agency 'unable to act' on federal whistleblower retaliation claims, lawmakers say

Bipartisan representatives urged Biden to nominate members to the board, which has been without a quorum for years.

By Kate Tornone • April 19, 2021

Pay discrimination is top OFCCP focus, director says

Jenny Yang indicated that the department will implement the priority through both compliance assistance and enforcement.

By Kate Tornone • April 19, 2021

'The one thing that can't be done through fax': How Form I-9 may factor into workplace reopenings

Workplaces may retain much of the virtual processes they implemented during the pandemic. But Form I-9 won't be one of them.

By Katie Clarey • April 19, 2021

SCOTUS ruling allows federal worker's ADEA claim to move forward, 11th Cir. says

The decision allows federal workers to prevail whenever age discrimination is shown to be part of an adverse employment action, not just in cases where bias is the determining factor.

By Lisa Burden • April 19, 2021