Chipotle fired employee for assault complaint, EEOC alleges

The employee was fired days after saying she planned to escalate her complaint, according to the enforcement agency.

By Lisa Burden • Sept. 18, 2020

Attorneys advise 'wait-and-see' position on joint employment

Employers have long sought clarity on regulations governing FLSA joint-employer status; last week, a judge's decision added yet another wrinkle.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 17, 2020

Pay transparency takes center stage as more workers talk wages

From video game publishers to coffee shops, pay disclosures are rattling HR. Sources say employers need to be careful when forming a response.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 17, 2020

California wildfires raise questions on worker safety, leave

The event may create complications and liabilities for employers if not handled appropriately, according to state guidance.

By Aman Kidwai • Sept. 16, 2020

OSU laid off 53-year-old HR pro based on his age, EEOC suit says

The Ohio State University, however, said it is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce.

By Lisa Burden • Sept. 16, 2020

ADA protected school employees' advocacy for students with disabilities, 6th Cir. says

The nurses clashed with school officials and parents over treatment for two students with diabetes.

By Lisa Burden • Sept. 16, 2020

Biden doubles down on $15 minimum wage, end to tip credit

The Democratic presidential candidate also said he opposes the subminimum wage for workers with disabilities.

By Aman Kidwai • Sept. 15, 2020

Apple employees must be paid for time spent in bag checks, 9th Cir. affirms

Apple forfeited the opportunity to argue that the time spent in security checks was de minimis because it didn't raise the defense early enough, the court said.

By Lisa Burden • Sept. 15, 2020

EEOC: Non-profit refused to hire former employee due to prior workplace injury

Among other relief, the agency has requested mandatory training for the organization's HR staff.

By Lisa Burden • Sept. 14, 2020

DOL revises FFCRA rules in response to court ruling

The update revises the department's position on which healthcare providers may be excluded from emergency paid leave, as well as certain documentation requirements.

By Ryan Golden • Updated Sept. 14, 2020

Deloitte's family leave policy 'comes with a huge catch,' lawsuit claims

A former employee alleged that after taking 16 weeks' leave, she was informed she could not return.

By Lisa Burden • Sept. 14, 2020

Mailbag: An employee is afraid to return to work. What do we do?

When someone raises a concern, "really listen to what they have to say," one source told HR Dive.

By Kate Tornone • Sept. 14, 2020

EEOC: ADA allows managers to report workers' COVID-19 infections, but there are limits

The agency also clarified the circumstances under which employers may ask workers about COVID-19 positivity, symptoms and exposure.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 11, 2020

'You're kind of getting up there in years'; 6th Cir. revives age-based firing claim

The statement — made in response to the plaintiff asking why he was being fired — was direct evidence of discrimination, the court said.

By Lisa Burden • Sept. 10, 2020

Prof's complaint to college's accrediting body wasn't protected activity, 5th Cir. says

The court also noted that the 10-month gap between the filing of the defamation lawsuit and Aguillard's protected activity was too long to support a retaliation claim.

By Lisa Burden • Sept. 10, 2020

One Kings Lane workers allege furloughs were based on pregnancy

Among other things, the plaintiffs pointed to comments about "work-life balance" as evidence of the alleged discrimination.

By Lisa Burden • Sept. 9, 2020

6th Circuit reverses ex-Ford engineer's $15M jury verdict

The court said there was "insufficient evidence" of a hostile work environment and retaliatory conduct toward the former employee.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 9, 2020

Judge blocks DOL's 'vertical' joint employment rule

The court said the regulation, which addressed situations involving staffing companies and subcontractors, was inconsistent with the FLSA.

By Kate Tornone • Sept. 9, 2020

Court revives Facebook employee's suit based on supervisor's racist comments

The 4th Circuit pointed out that the decision not to promote the plaintiff was made by a supervisor who was fired for using racial slurs when talking about Black employees.

By Lisa Burden • Sept. 8, 2020

Subway, Pepsi-Cola Bottling NY among employers that self-reported wage violations to DOL

In total, documents obtained by HR Dive show that PAID program participants paid more than $4 million in back wages through Sept. 19, 2019.

By Ryan Golden , Kate Tornone • Sept. 4, 2020

Wells Fargo to make 580 job offers to settle DOL discrimination claims

The employer also agreed to pay $7.8 million to resolve OFCCP's charges.

By Lisa Burden • Sept. 3, 2020

DOL comments on reimbursement methods for delivery drivers' personal vehicle use

Though the recent batch of letters provided some helpful clarifications, there are some limits to employers' ability to rely on them as a legal defense.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 3, 2020

University fired married, female coaches for performance issues, not bias, 3rd Cir. rules

The school found the coaches' behavior toward players to be "unprofessional," a district court said.

By Lisa Burden • Sept. 2, 2020

DOL clarifies FLSA pay requirements for remote employees

Under federal law, employers must pay for all hours worked that they either know about or have reason to believe were performed.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 2, 2020

Employee able to work without ADA accommodation may still be owed one, 1st Cir. says

The district court incorrectly instructed a jury that employees are only entitled to accommodations if necessary for the job, the appeals court said.

By Lisa Burden • Sept. 1, 2020