Suit alleges years of unchecked sexual harassment on Criminal Minds set

ABC Studios said it took corrective action and will defend the lawsuit "vigorously."

By Lisa Burden • June 2, 2020

Judge partially blocks NLRB effort to undo 'quickie election' rule

The agency said it will appeal the ruling and, in the meantime, enforce the regulations unaffected by the order.

By Kate Tornone • Updated June 1, 2020

Frozen foods producer refused to hire non-Hispanic applicants, EEOC says

Employers have paid high prices to settle similar charges of national origin and race discrimination.

By Lisa Burden • June 1, 2020

HR's anti-discrimination law primer

Included are five installments of HR Dive's Back to Basics, a column dedicated to laying out the basics of federal employment laws. 

June 1, 2020

Employee's 'unabated absenteeism' ruled out ADA protection

Because the plaintiff was absent 50 times in one year, the courts determined she was not qualified for her job.

By Lisa Burden • May 29, 2020

OSHA revises employer COVID-19 tracking requirement

The agency's latest enforcement guidance details how to determine if a coronavirus case is work-related.

By Kim Slowey • May 29, 2020

Talent manager's knowledge of a disability did not establish discrimination, 6th Cir. says

Evidence of performance issues often helps employers defend adverse employment actions taken against applicants and workers with disabilities.

By Katie Clarey • May 29, 2020

7-Eleven employee's request for promotion wasn't a reasonable accommodation, 9th Cir. says

Nondiscrimination laws may require transfers for workers with disabilities, but questions about implementation remain.

By Lisa Burden • May 28, 2020

New York City taco chain workers allege 'bad faith' wage and hour violations

The plaintiffs claimed the employer misrepresented their hours worked, among other things.

By Sheryl Estrada • May 27, 2020

11th Cir.: Seventh Day Adventist's availability posed undue hardship at power plant

A district court ruled the proposed scheduling accommodation would have required other technicians to "bear an additional workload of an already demanding job."

By Lisa Burden • May 27, 2020

EEOC: Menards manager ignored sexual harassment complaints

The store eventually fired the alleged perpetrator, but companies must "take sexual harassment complaints seriously and investigate them promptly," an EEOC trial attorney said.

By Lisa Burden • May 27, 2020

Former Indeed employee alleges assault, 'frat culture' in sex discrimination suit

The complaint names a human resource manager among other defendants.

By Aman Kidwai • May 26, 2020

Pharma manufacturer retained younger worker due to experience, not age

Employers have a strong defense against age bias claims when they can show legitimate, nondiscriminatory reasons for adverse actions.

By Lisa Burden • May 22, 2020

COVID-19 reopenings may be a 'stress test' for corporate ethics

During the pandemic, employers are making decisions that will impact their organization for years.

By Aman Kidwai • May 22, 2020

Company fired its only female workers over their pregnancies, complaint claims

Pennsylvania-based Aarcon Enterprises told the women it was eliminating their positions, but hired non-pregnant individuals to take their place.

By Katie Clarey • May 22, 2020

CDC flowchart maps employers' road to reopening

Employers also will need to take cues from state and local governments in making reopening decisions.

By Ryan Golden • May 21, 2020

Sherwin-Williams pays $3.6M to paint over wage and hour claims

The settlement class includes about 5,700 managers and associates, court documents stated.

By Katie Clarey • May 21, 2020

Mailbag: Can we temporarily cut workers' pay?

HR Dive's Mailbag series answers HR professionals' questions about all things work. Today: tips for compensation adjustments.

By Kate Tornone • May 21, 2020

McDonald's plans to settle worker lawsuit alleging 'inadequate' COVID-19 response

Five Chicago-area employees say they didn't receive training to protect themselves and were given gloves and just one mask after striking.

By Alicia Kelso • Updated June 1, 2020

DOL revises fluctuating workweek regs, citing need for flexibility in COVID-19 reopenings

The rule will take effect Aug. 7, 2020, DOL announced Monday.

By Ryan Golden • Updated June 8, 2020

Fitness-for-duty requirement for 'combative' employee didn't violate ADA, court says

The employer, Old Dominion University, provided evidence that the employee was having communication problems and acting irrationally.

By Lisa Burden • May 20, 2020

Owner of Wonder Bread, Nature's Own brands settles classification claims for $8.3M

The plaintiffs alleged that the control Flowers Foods exerted showed they were employees entitled to overtime.

By Lisa Burden • May 20, 2020

DOL expands FLSA overtime exemption for commissioned retail, service workers

The change could affect airports, banks and dentists' offices, among others.

By Ryan Golden • May 19, 2020

EEOC: Avoid benevolent discrimination as at-risk employees return to work

Employers may be aware that certain workers' disabilities put them at higher risk for severe illness. What should they do?

By Katie Clarey • May 19, 2020

6th Cir. revives Fiat Chrysler race bias suit

The ruling illustrates how a plaintiff's ability to establish comparators can make or break a discrimination claim.

By Katie Clarey • May 18, 2020