8th Cir.: Prof fired not for disability bias but for illicit relationship with student

Employers that act appropriately and quickly in responding to harassment complaints tend to fare well in court, experts say.

By Lisa Burden • Jan. 22, 2020

Account exec was let go because of low sales, not age or gender bias, court says

The court noted that the ADEA "does not require [an employer's] business decisions be wise, just nondiscriminatory."

By Lisa Burden • Jan. 21, 2020

Supreme Court to review Trump admin's ACA contraceptive opt-out

A ruling by the High Court could offer clarity on an ACA component that has been the subject of regulatory activity and litigation for years.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 21, 2020

House passes bill requiring accommodations for pregnant workers

If enacted, the PWFA would be a major update to federal protections for pregnant employees and job applicants.

By Ryan Golden • Updated Sept. 18, 2020

Could college athletes win labor rights in a matter of years?

Players are compensated only with a scholarship and, for some, a cost-of-living stipend. But that may be changing, with California leading the charge.

By Aman Kidwai • Jan. 17, 2020

5th Cir.: Salaried pay does not itself establish overtime exemption

An employee must demonstrate several factors to be exempt from overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

By Jennifer Carsen • Jan. 17, 2020

Philadelphia calls out alleged labor law 'bad actors'

The "shaming" approach is a creative, low-cost enforcement technique, experts told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 17, 2020

Police officer with PTSD couldn't perform job's essential functions, 5th Cir. says

An employee who cannot perform the essential functions of a job, either with or without a reasonable accommodation, generally cannot invoke the ADA's protections.

By Lisa Burden • Jan. 16, 2020

Employees earned record number of class certifications in 2019

While agency guidance and Supreme Court rulings have favored employers lately, companies still face litigation troubles.

By Jennifer Carsen • Jan. 16, 2020

CNN to pay $76M to settle back pay dispute

The network's payout is both the largest monetary remedy in NLRB history and a reminder of employers' obligations toward outgoing unions.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 15, 2020

Execs allege race discrimination at McDonald's

The plaintiffs alleged the company "purged" black executives, getting rid of 30 black officers and demoting five in recent years.

By Lisa Burden • Jan. 15, 2020

Wayfair employee alleges HR ignored sexual harassment complaints

The plaintiff said her employer concluded that no harassment had taken place, based on the supervisor's denials.

By Jennifer Carsen • Jan. 15, 2020

Jackson National Life pays $20.5M to settle race, sex discrimination suit

Black employees were referred to as "lazy" and black women were called "resident street walkers" by a high-level manager, EEOC alleged.

By Sheryl Estrada • Jan. 14, 2020

School district's response to sexual harassment complaint was reasonable, court says

The alleged harasser was put on administrative leave and later fired, as well, the court said.

By Lisa Burden • Jan. 14, 2020

NYPD failed to accommodate workers who nurse, moms say

Federal law may protect the rights of nursing mothers, but employers often fall short in terms of both legal requirements and best practices.

By Jennifer Carsen • Jan. 14, 2020

10 trends that will shape HR in 2020

The evolution of technology, employment law and the way work gets done will shape the new year, according to experts who spoke to HR Dive.

By Katie Clarey , Ryan Golden • Jan. 13, 2020

DOL letter 'expansively' broadens employers' ability to alter salaries

Project payments can sometimes satisfy the FLSA's salary-basis requirement for overtime exemption, the agency said in an opinion letter.

By Jennifer Carsen • Jan. 13, 2020

11th Cir.: Psych ward worker fired for violating conduct rule, not race bias

The employee said a white co-worker choked a patient and escaped discipline, but he failed to recall "the date, time, or exact circumstances" of the incident.

By Lisa Burden • Jan. 13, 2020

DOL finalizes FLSA joint employer rule, limiting business liability

Employer advocates had a mixed reaction to the final rule, though generally agreed that the update will assist with compliance.

By Ryan Golden • Updated Jan. 13, 2020

DOL updates guidance on bonus, overtime calculations

The announcement came in the footnote of an opinion letter discussing an employer's nondiscretionary $3,000 training bonus.

By Jennifer Carsen , Kate Tornone • Jan. 10, 2020

California gig workers seek ballot measure for AB-5 exemption

The group — backed by Uber, Lyft and DoorDash — says it wants to protect workers' ability to work as independent contractors.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 10, 2020

Are employers overlooking the overtime rule?

Many businesses owners "purchase flood insurance after the flood," attorney Eric B. Meyer told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 10, 2020

California state court rules AB-5 doesn't apply to trucking

The defense argued the legislation, which was passed into law last year, is preempted by federal regulations.

By Matt Leonard • Jan. 10, 2020

Dispensary worker alleges manager 'routinely regaled' her with sexual remarks, touching

The manager also referred to women in pejorative terms; he introduced one woman in meetings, for example, as his "lap dog," the complaint says.

By Lisa Burden • Jan. 9, 2020

Walmart owes drivers $54.6M for layover, break time, 9th Cir. says

The drivers filed a class-action suit seeking back pay for time spent in layover, on break or in inspections.

By Matt Leonard • Jan. 9, 2020