Employee who allegedly used FMLA to attend NFL game has no claim, court says

Federally protected leave and vacations aren’t mutually exclusive, experts have said, but there are limits.

By Lisa Burden • March 16, 2020

Firefighter's self-assessed back injury not an ADA disability, 9th Cir. says

While 2009 amendments lowered the law's threshold for coverage, employees still must meet certain standards.

By Lisa Burden • March 16, 2020

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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

Report: House scales back coronavirus leave bill, sends revisions to Senate

The U.S. Senate could take up the bill as early as Tuesday.

By Kate Tornone , Ryan Golden • Updated March 17, 2020

Dept. of Labor addresses coronavirus' FMLA, FLSA implications

Among other things, the agency discusses whether those unable to work from home must be paid and whether leave to avoid the pandemic is protected.

By Jennifer Carsen • March 13, 2020

Lawmakers, nurses demand increased Coronavirus protections for healthcare workers

House Democrats proposed a bill for an emergency temporary standard as nursing organizations held rallies to voice their concerns.

By Sheryl Estrada • Updated March 13, 2020

White accounting assistant's discipline based on mishandling money, not race, 3rd. Cir. says

The employee was suspended without pay after $500 went missing and police concluded they had sufficient evidence to arrest her.

By Lisa Burden • March 12, 2020

Manufacturer to pay $93K to settle claims it permitted 'an ugly mix' of sexism, racism

The settlement also requires that the company provide extensive training to its owner, managers and employees.

By Lisa Burden • March 11, 2020

Congressional Dems push for guaranteed paid sick leave in response to coronavirus

Access to paid sick leave has grown since 2010, but that access is still not uniform in the U.S.

By Ryan Golden • March 11, 2020

Marriott worker called 'Egyptian rat' can proceed with claim, 2nd Cir. says

The plaintiff said he drove to company headquarters to complain when HR didn't respond, allegedly to no avail.

By Jennifer Carsen • March 11, 2020

Virginia outlaws hair discrimination

California was the first state to ban discrimination based on hair when it passed the CROWN Act in 2019.

By Lisa Burden • March 10, 2020

6th Cir: Employee mistakenly fired for stealing didn't show discrimination

As the court in this case pointed out, "Mistakes happen. Including in the context of employment decisions."

By Jennifer Carsen • March 9, 2020

HR manager's firing 7 days after FMLA leave wasn't retaliatory, 5th Cir. says

The employer presented "strong evidence" that her termination was due to poor performance, the court found.

By Lisa Burden • March 9, 2020

DHS: No additional H-2B visas 'until further notice'

The agency cited economic circumstances as a reason for the move.

By Ryan Golden • Updated April 3, 2020

Most nursing moms lack time to pump at work, survey finds

One respondent said she had resorted to pumping in a shower stall.

By Jennifer Carsen • March 6, 2020

Bloomberg LP mandates employees take bystander anti-sex harassment training course

The announcement follows criticism of the company and its founder, former presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg, during the Feb. 19 Democratic debate.

By Ryan Golden • March 5, 2020

Disciplinary action against female officer was 'run-of-the-mill,' court says

Employers are entitled to make legitimate, nondiscriminatory personnel decisions, even when protected activity is involved. 

By Lisa Burden • March 5, 2020

Court: FMLA didn't cover Apple worker's leave to care for niece, nephew

The employee took about one day off every two weeks and was eventually fired for an unrelated issue, though his evaluations mentioned his "spotty attendance."

By Jennifer Carsen • March 5, 2020

Nissan failed to show ADA interactive process, court says, reviving lawsuit

The company allegedly required the worker, a transplant recipient, to return from leave with no restrictions – a policy that violates the ADA, EEOC has said.

By Lisa Burden • March 4, 2020

Trump announces EEOC, NLRB nominations

Particularly notable for employers is one EEOC nominee who worked to extend nondiscrimination rights to LGBT individuals.

By Kate Tornone • March 4, 2020

ADA Title III lawsuits hit another all-time high in 2019

The statute requires places of "public accommodation" to remove barriers to access for individuals with disabilities, including online spaces.

By Jennifer Carsen • March 4, 2020

NYC Chipotle worker gets job back in sick leave settlement

The restaurant chain has been under scrutiny in several states.

By Lisa Burden • March 4, 2020

A top White House official said 'we need more immigrants.' What does that mean to employers?

Employer stakeholders said they were "heartened" by acting Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney's comments, but remain skeptical of the administration's approach.

By Ryan Golden • March 4, 2020

Appeals Court revives UberBLACK drivers' employee classification claim

The employment status of gig-economy workers has been a controversial topic over the past few years.

By Aman Kidwai • March 3, 2020

Hospital worker fired for disclosing patient information, not race and sex

Thorough investigations and strong documentation can help protect employers from allegations of wrongdoing.

By Jennifer Carsen • March 3, 2020

5th Cir.: Employee unable to work because of PTSD had no ADA protection

Essential functions are the fundamental job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without an accommodation.

By Lisa Burden • March 2, 2020