Whole Foods punished workers for Black Lives Matter masks, suit alleges

The grocer's dress code forbids such displays, but it had previously gone unenforced, employees claimed.

By Katie Clarey • July 27, 2020

As the COVID-19 crisis continues, compliance remains key

Workplace lawsuits are building, and employers must not stray from compliance best practices, law firm Fisher Phillips said.

July 27, 2020

Explore the Trendline➔

Inside the rapidly changing world of compliance

The HR landscape is ever-shifting, leaving compliance professionals to meet today’s requirements while keeping an eye on the future.

By HR Dive staff

The ADA at 30: A landmark civil rights law that still has room to grow

Various forces have reshaped the landmark civil rights law, and the novel coronavirus pandemic promises another shake-up.

By Kate Tornone • July 27, 2020

DOL issues 'simpler and easier' FMLA notice, certification forms

The forms include updates such as options for electronic signatures.

By Katie Clarey • July 24, 2020

McDonald's franchisee settles claim that 'people manager' harassed 16-year-old employee

The agreement also requires Par Ventures to revise its policy on sexual harassment and conduct training for all employees.

By Lisa Burden • July 23, 2020

Invisible disabilities top of mind for employers amid return to work

Employers have questions about accommodating employees with high-risk underlying disabilities and mental health impairments, an ADA expert said.

By Sheryl Estrada • July 23, 2020

Black business owners discouraged from applying for PPP loans, study says

A National Community Reinvestment Coalition study alleged violations of The Equal Credit Opportunity Act by banks in Washington, D.C.

By Sheryl Estrada • July 23, 2020

7th Cir. revives claim of Veterans Affairs manager who waited 11 months for accommodation

The court noted an unreasonable delay in providing an accommodation for an employee's known disability can amount to a failure to accommodate. 

By Lisa Burden • July 23, 2020

Transport company settles claim it based layoff on attorney's pregnancy

Pregnancy discrimination cases have led to large settlement amounts in recent years, including at several high-profile corporations.

By Ryan Golden • July 22, 2020

New York construction company to pay $1.5M to settle 'severe' quid pro quo harassment claim

The state's attorney general alleged Trade Off LLC subjected workers — "primarily women of color" — to sexual harassment and retaliation.

By Kate Tornone • July 22, 2020

Minnesota sheriff's department beats promotion discrimination claim on appeal

Federal law prohibits employers from discriminating against employees on the basis of sex.

By Ryan Golden • July 21, 2020

CBS station settles claim it rejected older, qualified applicant for ex-NFL cheerleader

The older applicant worked as a freelance reporter for the station, which said it sought applicants with strong area knowledge and broadcasting experience.

By Lisa Burden • July 21, 2020

Suit alleges daily use of racial slur by manager, co-workers at NYC Pret A Manger

After complaining, the employee said she was given reduced hours and passed over for promotions.

By Lisa Burden • July 20, 2020

Will pandemic-driven telework set a precedent for ADA accommodations?

Facing COVID-19, employers had to abandon normalcy in many ways. The courts will likely recognize that, one source told HR Dive.

By Katie Clarey • July 20, 2020

EEOC's pay data report to arrive by 2022

The agency enlisted the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to complete the assessment.

By Katie Clarey • July 20, 2020

DOL wants to know: What's the 'ideal paid leave program'?

The agency also requested employer input on potential revisions to its FMLA regulations.

By Kate Tornone • July 17, 2020

Lab tech's arthritis did not cause her to be laid off, 7th Cir. rules

Layoffs can create compliance minefields for HR departments.

By Katie Clarey • July 17, 2020

Rite Aid worker allegedly called "too old" wasn't subjected to age bias

As the EEOC says in guidance: "Petty slights, annoyances, and isolated incidents (unless extremely serious) will not rise to the level of illegality."

By Lisa Burden • July 17, 2020

Why do pay gaps persist for US workers with disabilities?

Though the ADA is a "foundational" law, it isn't necessarily sufficient to tackle compensation disparities, one source told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • July 16, 2020

WeWork hit with 3 suits alleging race discrimination, sexual harassment

The allegations come from former employees, one of whom served as the company's diversity and inclusion lead.

By Lisa Burden , Katie Clarey • July 15, 2020

EEOC: Software company told pregnant saleswoman alleging discrimination to 'stop being so emotional'

Among other things, the commission alleged the employer stopped assigning the worker sales leads and denied her commission payments.

By Lisa Burden • July 15, 2020

No retaliation in firing supervisor under whom attrition doubled, 6th Cir. says

While timing can establish retaliation, employers may carry out an adverse employment action following protected activity if based on a legitimate reason.

By Lisa Burden • July 14, 2020

California delivery workers, Ryder propose $5M deal to settle misclassification suit

Worker classification has recently emerged as a high-profile employment law issue in the state, thanks to the recently enacted "ABC" test.

By Ryan Golden • July 14, 2020

EEOC ends mediation, conciliation programs piloted under Trump

The announcement is a reversal of an EEOC decision made during the final days of the Trump administration.

By Ryan Golden • Updated Jan. 28, 2021

Employer didn't interfere with worker's FMLA leave after his 'informal' request

Generally, an employer has five days after learning of an employee's need for FMLA to issue an eligibility determination and a notice of rights and responsibilities, DOL says.

By Lisa Burden • July 13, 2020