Workers need not be paid during voluntary wellness activities, benefits fairs

DOL said in an opinion letter that "voluntary wellness activities" that provide direct financial benefit only to employees aren't compensable working time under the FLSA.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 29, 2018

USCIS extends H-1B premium processing suspension until 2019

In the last year, USCIS has made a series of tweaks and adjustments to H-1B adjudication policies, weaving a complex landscape of policies that petitioners must follow.

By Naomi Eide • Aug. 29, 2018

Explore the Trendline➔

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

Organ donors can qualify for FMLA, DOL says

In a letter to the agency, an employer asked whether an employee who donates an organ can qualify, even when the donor is in good health and chooses to donate solely to improve someone else's health.

By Katie Clarey • Aug. 29, 2018

ADA interactive process that took nearly 2 years didn't create an 'undue delay'

Despite the long process, the employer was engaged in good faith the entire time, a federal district court determined, dismissing the employee's suit.

By Lisa Burden • Aug. 29, 2018

DOL seeks input on overtime rule

Next month, in listening sessions around the country, the agency will ask stakeholders for their thoughts on a new overtime threshold.

By Katie Clarey • Aug. 28, 2018

56 Uber workers to split $1.9M sexual harassment settlement

The agreement is part of a broader $10 million settlement agreement. Another 480 employees will receive compensation for alleged pay disparities.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 27, 2018

Grand Hyatt violated ADA by denying front-desk agent a chair, EEOC says

While the law requires that each situation receive an individual assessment, the agency clearly takes the position that permission to sit often will be a reasonable accommodation.

By Lisa Burden • Aug. 27, 2018

Harley-Davidson dealership failed to promote female manager 9 times, says EEOC

The employer repeatedly promoted men, even though a female candidate was equally or more qualified, the suit alleges.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Kate Tornone • Aug. 23, 2018

Professor's transfer may have been retaliation for harassment claim, 1st Cir. says

The court said the university misrepresented how the transfer would affect the professor's responsibilities and career opportunities.

By Lisa Burden • Aug. 23, 2018

Court upholds $470K jury verdict over grocer's 'sexual roughhousing' culture

Policies and training that address sexual harassment are a good start, but they're not enough — employers might need to focus on culture at all levels.

By Lisa Burden • Aug. 22, 2018

10th Cir. OKs employment suits without EEOC charge

Overturning almost 40 years of precedent, the court has joined most of its sister circuits in raising the bar for employers defending such claims.

By Kate Tornone • Aug. 21, 2018

Employers must get permission before performing background checks in California

Employers are turning to more thorough screening in an attempt to one-up less-than-qualified applicants, but state and local law continues to complicate the process.

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 21, 2018

Texas appeals court temporarily blocks Austin's paid sick leave ordinance

The requirement was set to take effect Oct. 1 and would have allowed employees to accrue up to 64 hours of paid leave each year.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 21, 2018

For 2nd time, DOL obtains injunction for alleged H-2A visa abuse

The agency alleged that the agriculture employer provided unsafe working conditions and housed employees in a former jail.

By Lisa Burden • Aug. 20, 2018

Want women in leadership? Give dads paid leave

It's a diversity issue, says HR Dive’s senior editor, Kate Tornone. If you want women in leadership and want to eliminate your gender pay gap, it needs to be OK for your male employees to take time off.

By Kate Tornone • Aug. 17, 2018

Employers look to overhaul compliance functions with tech

While compliance efforts often focus on avoiding litigation, there's so much more at stake — and employers are hoping automation and other tech can help.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 17, 2018

Dollar General's 'accommodate thyself' defense no match for $700K jury verdict

The 6th Circuit upheld the verdict for a cashier who wasn't allowed to keep juice at her register to accommodate her diabetes.

By Lisa Burden • Aug. 17, 2018

Employees not entitled to religious accommodation of choice, 11th Cir. says

The court said an employer's offer to reassign a truck driver to a less-desirable route fulfilled its duty to accommodate his religion.

By Lisa Burden • Aug. 15, 2018

Nike's female employees are 'devalued and demeaned,' new lawsuit claims

Two former employees at the athletics retailer alleged sex discrimination in a class action lawsuit, saying they were paid less than male counterparts and that harassment claims were ignored or mishandled.

By Cara Salpini • Aug. 14, 2018

Harassment claims need not detail every offensive act, 1st Cir. says

A lower court improperly dismissed an employee's age harassment claim because she failed to cite the exact dates, exact individuals involved and exact words used in each instance.

By Lisa Burden • Aug. 14, 2018

Flurry of EEOC harassment suits names United Airlines, Piggly Wiggly

As the agency cracks down on harassment, the spotlight shines brightly on HR and the role it should play in these situations.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 14, 2018

Koch Foods to pay $3.75M to settle sexual harassment, race claims

Hispanic workers at a Mississippi chicken processing plant were harassed and faced retaliation after complaining, EEOC alleged in a lawsuit.

By Lisa Burden • Aug. 13, 2018

Cracks starting to show in Severson, experts say

The 2017 ADA ruling sent shockwaves through the employment community. But employers, even those in the 7th Circuit, must exercise caution, experts say.

By Kate Tornone • Aug. 13, 2018

A warning for HR: cut the snark or cue an FMLA violation

You've asked your managers to keep their emotions in check, but recent cases illustrate the importance of heeding your own advice, experts told attendees at the 2018 DMEC annual conference.

By Kate Tornone • Aug. 13, 2018

CBA was no excuse for UPS docking pay of drivers with disabilities, court says

The policy applied to those medically unable to drive, while employees unable to drive for other reasons, including DUI convictions, received full pay.

By Lisa Burden • Aug. 10, 2018