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Manager allegedly ignored FMLA schedule; court OKs suit for trial
The employer approved the leave request but a manager continued to schedule the plaintiff for additional hours, she alleged.
By Lisa Burden • Nov. 9, 2020 -
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COVID-19 safety measures reduce worker anxiety, study finds
Employees who cannot socially distance at work or who must commute via public transportation are more likely to experience anxiety or depression, researchers said.
By Lisa Burden • Nov. 9, 2020 -
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ColumnBack to Basics: How to comply with COBRA
Furloughed employees may have COBRA rights, so employers must know what their plans require, an attorney told HR Dive.
By Sheryl Estrada • Nov. 9, 2020 -
Albertsons pays $2.5M to settle claim it didn't pay drivers for required call-ins
A class of workers alleged the grocer's scheduling policy violated state law.
By Lisa Burden • Nov. 6, 2020 -
'Creative approaches' keep drug testing alive despite remote work shift
Marijuana legalization has also led to an "interesting evolution" among employers, one attorney told HR Dive.
By Ryan Golden • Nov. 6, 2020 -
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Worker who declined accommodation has no bias claim, court says
The ruling is a reminder that employees are not entitled to a preferred accommodation, only an effective one.
By Lisa Burden • Nov. 6, 2020 -
California's Proposition 22 passes in major win for food delivery companies
Uber, DoorDash, Postmates and Instacart contributed $200 million to support the measure in the state, which preserves their business models of hiring independent contractors instead of employees.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Updated Nov. 4, 2020 -
Employee fired for asking out younger woman gets trial on age bias claim
A supervisor's alleged comments may serve as direct evidence of discrimination, a federal district court concluded.
By Lisa Burden • Nov. 4, 2020 -
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States vote 'yes' on marijuana, paid leave in meaningful election for HR
In California, voters approved an initiative to keep gig workers independent contractors, while those in Colorado approved a paid family and medical leave program.
By Ryan Golden • Nov. 4, 2020 -
DHS delays H-1B wage selection process change
For the upcoming H-1B cap season, the current regulations — which call for random selection — will still apply, DHS said.
By Ryan Golden • Updated Feb. 10, 2021 -
DOL updates tool to check health plans for mental health parity, ERISA compliance
The update includes best practices, revised examples of compliance and warning signs of non-compliance, the agency said.
By Lisa Burden • Nov. 2, 2020 -
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8 questions and answers about COVID-related compliance
In HR Dive’s Mailbag series, employment law experts addressed many of these concerns.
By Kate Tornone • Nov. 2, 2020 -
10 ballot measures to watch: Voters to weigh in on paid leave, marijuana
Ten measures in eight states could answer significant HR questions — and potentially open the door for others.
By Ryan Golden • Oct. 29, 2020 -
EEOC sues Dell, alleging pay discrimination
The issue arose when the computer giant acquired another company, EEOC said.
By Lisa Burden • Oct. 28, 2020 -
DOL: Kansas Best Western denied paid sick leave to 13 workers with COVID-19
The FFCRA remains in effect only until the end of the year and employers may need to plan now for 2021.
By Kate Tornone • Oct. 28, 2020 -
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Abbott exec told to 'manage out' older workers, 9th Cir. says, reviving suit
A lower court gave too much weight to disputed performance reviews and failed to take into account other conflicting evidence, the appeals court said.
By Lisa Burden • Oct. 26, 2020 -
10 headlines from 2020 that will give HR departments nightmares
None of 2020's once-in-a-generation developments completely stemmed the flow of shocking employment law headlines.
Oct. 26, 2020 -
DOL asks for input on diversity training limits for contractors
A September executive order prohibits contractors from delivering diversity training that includes "race or sex stereotyping or scapegoating."
By Lisa Burden • Oct. 23, 2020 -
Dillard's to pay $900K to settle claim that it failed to promote black employees
The employer also agreed to recruit at historically Black colleges and universities.
By Lisa Burden • Oct. 22, 2020 -
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Confusion over FMLA call-out process gets Walmart employee's suit revived
The employee alleged she didn't realize she had to communicate with two separate departments at an outside administrator.
By Lisa Burden , Kate Tornone • Oct. 21, 2020 -
Offer letter outlining 5-year term wasn't a contract, 2nd Cir. says
The letter spoke of the "anticipation" that the individual's employment would last years, but didn't guarantee that timeline, the court said.
By Lisa Burden • Oct. 19, 2020 -
Former Sweetgreen employee alleges he was sexually harassed, misgendered
Generally, to avoid liability for sexual harassment, an employer must show that it tried to prevent and correct the alleged behavior.
By Lisa Burden • Oct. 19, 2020 -
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How a compliance director at Walmart is working to diversify the field
Reginald Parker, after climbing the ladder at Walmart, is now paving the way for other Black compliance and risk management professionals.
By Sheryl Estrada • Oct. 19, 2020 -
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Where the presidential candidates stand on workplace issues
HR Dive is providing an ongoing comparison of the nominees' platforms on topics such as employee compensation and benefits.
By HR Dive staff • Updated Oct. 23, 2020 -
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EEOC seeks comment on proposed updates to conciliation, finalizes other internal changes
Employers will generally welcome the proposed rule, employment law attorneys said, but the final rule's effect isn't as clear.
By Lisa Burden • Oct. 16, 2020
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