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Worker-friendly admin, pandemic likely to drive 2021 compliance trends
Potential developments range from federal paid leave legislation to stricter workplace safety measures.
By Katie Clarey • Jan. 11, 2021 -
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8th Cir.: Aircraft manufacturer laid off worker for lack of seniority, not race
An engineer at Dassault Falcon Jet Corp. alleged his employer denied him a promotion and later laid him off because of his race.
By Lisa Burden • Jan. 8, 2021 -
Alleged preselection of white, male candidate didn't prove bias, 6th Cir. says
Preselection can be evidence of discrimination but decisions based on qualifications do not create a Title VII problem, the court said.
By Lisa Burden • Jan. 8, 2021 -
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EEOC to update conciliation process as Trump administration enters final days
The final rule comes less than three months after the agency initially proposed it, a timeline that drew backlash from two commissioners.
By Ryan Golden • Updated Jan. 11, 2021 -
Biden taps former union president for labor secretary
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh will "usher in a new era of worker power," according to the Biden-Harris Transition team.
By Katie Clarey • Jan. 8, 2021 -
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EEOC takes second swing at wellness rules
The proposed rules follow a court ruling that vacated a portion of previous regulations.
By Sheryl Estrada • Jan. 8, 2021 -
Employers may take FFCRA tax credit for leave through March, Labor Department says
The update may also serve as a reminder to employers about DOL's ongoing FFCRA enforcement.
By Ryan Golden • Jan. 7, 2021 -
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Colorado inmates sue following staff pledge 'to let the virus run its course'
By November, at least 859 positive cases had been confirmed within the jail, where mask wearing had been banned.
By Lisa Burden • Jan. 6, 2021 -
DOL delays Trump admin's independent contractor rule
The move is in accordance with a directive last month from President Joe Biden.
By Ryan Golden • Updated Feb. 3, 2021 -
FedEx will pay $2.4M to settle drivers' misclassification suit
The drivers argued deductions the employer made from their pay ran afoul of state law.
By Lisa Burden • Jan. 5, 2021 -
Former Johnson & Johnson exec sues for discrimination, harassment
HR "failed to take remedial action to protect the plaintiff," according to the lawsuit.
By Sheryl Estrada • Jan. 4, 2021 -
4 major California employment law changes for 2021
In addition to the constantly changing guidance around the COVID-19 pandemic, California has adopted new leave and pay reporting mandates.
By Aman Kidwai • Jan. 4, 2021 -
Employers need not pay for certain travel time between office, telework locations, DOL says
The letter is the latest in a series of DOL documents weighing in on remote work.
By Ryan Golden • Dec. 31, 2020 -
DOL relaxes FMLA posting, treatment requirements
Several federal agencies have worked to grant employers greater flexibility in their compliance efforts during the pandemic.
By Katie Clarey • Dec. 29, 2020 -
Jury will decide if Amazon manager's complaints about 'uncomfortable' texts were protected
The employer said the worker refused to cooperate with its internal investigation.
By Lisa Burden • Dec. 23, 2020 -
DOL delays regs allowing non-tipped workers into tip pools
The agency said the delay will give the Biden administration an "opportunity to review and consider the questions of law, policy, and fact raised by the rule."
By Kate Tornone • Updated Feb. 25, 2021 -
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Performance Food Group to pay $5M to settle claims it failed to hire women
The EEOC said that "eliminating barriers based on sex or other protected characteristics remains an EEOC enforcement priority."
By Lisa Burden • Dec. 21, 2020 -
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Deep Dive5 questions to ask before adopting a coronavirus vaccine policy
Vaccines are still one arrow in an employer's COVID-19 quiver, an attorney told HR Dive. Incentives and education may also be preferable to mandates.
By Ryan Golden • Dec. 21, 2020 -
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The biggest workplace compliance moments of 2020
A year-end review affirms that 2020 was about more than the pandemic.
By Katie Clarey • Dec. 21, 2020 -
Trump signs coronavirus relief bill without demanded revisions
The bill extended FFCRA tax credits and provided more than $284 billion in Paycheck Protection Program loans.
By Ryan Golden • Updated Dec. 28, 2020 -
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NIH security contractor will pay $1.6M to settle claim manager complained of 'too many Africans'
Despite "dozens of complaints to MVM corporate,"the company failed to take action and retaliated against those who opposed the unlawful treatment, the EEOC said.
By Lisa Burden • Dec. 18, 2020 -
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NYC passes 'just cause' job protections for quick-service restaurant employees
Two bills passed Thursday, with one stating employers must take disciplinary steps before termination and the other requiring seniority be considered during layoffs.
By Alicia Kelso • Dec. 18, 2020 -
DOL strengthens religious exemption for federal contractors
In part, the rule expands the exemption to include for-profit organizations and other groups whose purpose "is substantially religious."
By Ryan Golden • Dec. 18, 2020 -
Shareholders allege Pinterest ignored widespread discrimination
An increasing number of shareholder lawsuits claiming that company officials allowed misconduct have been filed, according to attorneys.
By Lisa Burden • Dec. 17, 2020 -
Samantha Liss, Healthcare Dive
Employers can require proof of COVID-19 vaccination — with some exceptions, EEOC says
The agency described several points at which vaccine mandates could intersect with the ADA, Title VII and GINA.
By Ryan Golden • Updated Dec. 16, 2020
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