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

SCOTUS declines to review 11th Cir.'s rejection of ADA jury award

The circuit court said the plaintiff could not "point to 'a specific instance in which she needed an accommodation and was denied one.'"

By Kate Tornone • Updated Feb. 25, 2021

Compliance questions remain after the high court's LGBTQ ruling

From employee benefits coverage to investigation procedures, there's much employers may want to review, sources told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • July 13, 2020

Lap band surgery didn't render teacher 'regarded as' disabled under the ADA, 5th Cir. rules

The ADA provides nondiscrimination protection to individuals with an actual disability; with a record of a disability; and regarded as having a disability.

By Kate Tornone • July 10, 2020

Abnormal cell growth — without cancer — may be a disability, 6th Cir. rules

The court noted the plaintiff was diagnosed with not only a genetic mutation that limits cell growth but also "epithelial cell growth serious enough to warrant a double mastectomy."

By Katie Clarey • July 10, 2020

Workplace COVID-19 lawsuits increasing 'exponentially,' Fisher Phillips says

The data is a stark reminder "that typical best practices cannot be ignored simply because we are operating in unprecedented times," the law firm said.

By Lisa Burden • July 10, 2020

Transfer offer undercut employee's retaliatory discharge claim, 8th Cir. says

Despite a manager's allegedly discriminatory remark, the employee was let go because her project was winding down and she refused a transfer.

By Lisa Burden • July 9, 2020

Pew: Asian, Black individuals say they face discrimination amid COVID-19

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has said it will "redouble" its "efforts to address institutionalized racism, advance justice and foster equality of opportunity in the workplace."

By Sheryl Estrada • July 9, 2020

'Bizarre, nonsensical' slights did not constitute harassment of University of Tennessee prof

The incidents lacked the severity and frequency needed to establish harassment, the 6th Circuit concluded.

By Katie Clarey • July 9, 2020

EEOC sues Mitsubishi dealer, saying HR exec 'witnessed and encouraged' sex harassment

Recently, the agency has sued several employers, alleging they ignored the hostile work environments created by managers and supervisors.

By Lisa Burden • July 9, 2020

Supreme Court upholds Trump admin's ACA contraceptive opt-out expansions

The High Court's ruling provides a measure of clarity on a long-standing legal dispute over the Affordable Care Act.

By Ryan Golden • July 8, 2020

Federal employment laws don't protect religion teachers at religious schools, High Court rules

SCOTUS said "[a] religious institution's explanation of the role of its employees in the life of the religion in question is important."

By Kate Tornone • July 8, 2020

Telemundo faces sex harassment suit

How sexual harassment complaints and investigations are handled in the workplace can affect employee trust in HR, according to research.

By Sheryl Estrada • July 8, 2020

Temp agency pays $568K to settle claim it honored discriminatory client requests

The employer discriminated against Black and female applicants and employees, EEOC alleged in a lawsuit.

By Lisa Burden • July 7, 2020

Lack of medical support dooms Merck rep's ADA accommodation request

The employee's doctor also cleared her to work without her requested accommodation, the 7th Circuit said.

By Kate Tornone • July 7, 2020

8th Cir: Demotion 1 year after protected activity wasn't retaliation

"[A]n 'interval of more than two months is too long to support an inference of causation'" without more evidence of retaliation, the court said.

By Lisa Burden , Kate Tornone • July 6, 2020

In-home health provider agrees to $12.5M wage and hour settlement

In addition to workers' claims about overtime, they also alleged they were denied pay for travel time.

By Katie Clarey • July 6, 2020

Court advances age bias claim against vaccine producer

HR can help employers avoid such allegations and support diversity initiatives by implementing policies that forbid and prevent age discrimination.

By Lisa Burden • July 6, 2020