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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 -
CDC/Alissa Eckert, MS. "covid-19 coronavirus on black background". Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/media/subtopic/images.htm.
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 -
Courtesy of Kraft Heinz Canada
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 -
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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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 -
Samantha Liss, Healthcare Dive
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 -
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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 -
Courtesy of BioNTech
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 -
Opinion
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 -
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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
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