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California to require employers to report pay data in 2021
The law follows the EEOC's 2019 decision not to renew its pay data collection process.
By Ryan Golden • Oct. 7, 2020 -
Google parent company to pay $310M to settle shareholder sex harassment suit
The settlement will fund diversity and inclusion efforts at the company, according to a law firm involved in the litigation.
By Lisa Burden • Oct. 6, 2020 -
Employers feel increasingly responsible for financial wellness, BofA study finds
Workers' financial wellness has declined in recent years and varies by generation, researchers found.
By Lisa Burden • Oct. 6, 2020 -
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DC Capital Grille server says she was assigned "Section 8" tables based on race
The charge came just one day after an advocacy organization sued the restaurant's operator alleging wage discrimination.
By Lisa Burden • Oct. 5, 2020 -
4 questions on the ADA and COVID-19, answered
"Five magic words" could make the difference when addressing ADA-related concerns about the novel coronavirus, NELI's David K. Fram said.
By Ryan Golden • Oct. 5, 2020 -
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OSHA: Employers have 8 hours to report work-related COVID-19 deaths
The agency also outlined reporting requirements for hospitalizations.
By Kate Tornone • Oct. 5, 2020 -
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ColumnBack to Basics: Explaining Form I-9
"Given the current enforcement, the administration is not going to move off of this issue," one attorney told HR Dive.
By Katie Clarey • Oct. 2, 2020 -
Subway franchisee refused to hire applicant with hearing impairment, EEOC says
The employer cited "a communication concern," the agency said in announcing its lawsuit.
By Lisa Burden • Oct. 2, 2020 -
3rd Cir. OKs firing of Boeing worker who failed to return after FMLA leave
The employee neither returned to work nor requested a leave extension, according to court documents.
By Lisa Burden • Oct. 1, 2020 -
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Iowa manufacturer pays $280K for deducting short breaks from worker pay
"Federal law does not require lunch or coffee breaks," DOL has said, but when short breaks are offered, the FLSA requires that employers pay.
By Lisa Burden • Oct. 1, 2020 -
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EEOC: Quest Diagnostics revoked religious accommodation after 10 years, violating Title VII
The agency said it did not believe Quest could show that "continuing this situation would have suddenly created an undue hardship on its business."
By Kate Tornone • Sept. 29, 2020 -
DOL won't appeal loss in $400M Oracle pay bias suit
"We have been subject to years of harassment by Department of Labor employees with no evidence of discrimination whatsoever," Oracle's general counsel said in a statement regarding its win.
By Lisa Burden • Updated Dec. 7, 2020 -
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Deep Dive3 steps to prevent discrimination complaints
Claims can take a toll on an employer's reputation, finances, culture and more — not to mention the effect on employees directly involved.
By Pamela DeLoatch • Sept. 28, 2020 -
6 months later, the FFCRA is still relevant for working parents
Despite the reopening of some schools and childcare providers, the law's provisions may still apply as the pandemic continues.
Sept. 28, 2020 -
Court revives Union Pacific conductor's ADA claim, finding 'extensive search' for accommodation never occurred
Additionally, the employer's safety standard was stricter than federal requirements, revealing that it may not have been an essential function.
By Lisa Burden • Sept. 28, 2020 -
Feds: Frito-Lay refused Seventh-Day Adventist Saturdays off, in violation of federal law
Employers must reasonably accommodate a worker's sincerely held religious beliefs unless doing so poses an undue hardship, the EEOC said.
By Lisa Burden • Sept. 25, 2020 -
Senate confirms 3 commissioners, maintaining EEOC's right-leaning quorum
The agency earlier this year said it intended to focus on "robust" compliance assistance and excellent customer service in 2020.
By Lisa Burden • Sept. 25, 2020 -
California 'significantly expands' state family, medical leave
The newly-signed law broadens both leave eligibility and the list of covered reasons for which employees can take protected leave.
By Aman Kidwai • Sept. 24, 2020 -
Microsoft to pay $3M to job applicants to resolve hiring bias claims
DOL's OFCCP said it found hiring discrimination against Asian, African American and Hispanic applicants in various positions.
By Lisa Burden • Sept. 23, 2020 -
Employer owes back pay to worker instructed to self-quarantine, DOL says
A healthcare professional told the employee to quarantine because of coronavirus concerns, the agency said.
By Lisa Burden • Sept. 23, 2020 -
DOL proposes new FLSA independent contractor test
The rule introduces an "economic reality" test examining two factors with additional "guideposts," senior DOL officials said.
By Ryan Golden • Updated Sept. 25, 2020 -
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EEOC: Kroger's refusal to exempt workers from wearing rainbow logo was discrimination
Employers are allowed to establish a dress code that applies to all employees, but there are some exceptions, according to the EEOC.
By Lisa Burden • Sept. 22, 2020 -
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4th Cir. won't revive white prison guard's race bias suit
The "mere fact that a new job assignment is less appealing" does not constitute an adverse employment action, the court said.
By Lisa Burden • Sept. 21, 2020 -
DOL to plug COVID-19 paid leave on TV, aiming to 'reach many millions more'
Employers should create an infrastructure to manage leave requests, one source told HR Dive.
By Aman Kidwai • Sept. 21, 2020 -
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'An educator at heart': One leader's unusual path to compliance
Brandy Smith of Lincoln Financial Group shares how she has remained her authentic self while advancing in the compliance field.
By Sheryl Estrada • Sept. 21, 2020
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