Hooters franchisee settles DOJ claim that it refused worker’s I-9 documentation

The company must pay a penalty, provide back pay and train staff on the law’s requirements.

By Carolyn Crist • April 13, 2023

EEOC sues Las Vegas casino in class-action disability discrimination suit

The Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino refused accommodation to employees with cancer, sciatica and levoscoliosis, EEOC alleged.

By Emilie Shumway • April 12, 2023

Ex-HR director sues Honeywell for ‘sabotaging’ his job, firing him because of his age

The plaintiff, who joined Honeywell at age 55, alleged he was treated differently than younger employees.

By Ryan Golden • April 12, 2023

NYC will enforce restrictions on AI in hiring starting July 5

The city published a final rule last week providing guidance on which tools are to be regulated and how bias audits must be conducted.

By Ryan Golden • April 11, 2023

EEOC: Walmart violated the ADA by firing employee for epilepsy-related absences

To comply with the ADA’s accommodation requirement, employers may have to modify an attendance policy so an employee can intermittently miss work, the agency says.

By Laurel Kalser • April 11, 2023

NLRB: Unfair labor practice charges, union petitions on the rise

The increases build off record momentum seen in FY 2022.

By Ginger Christ • April 10, 2023

OSHA cites Dollar General store for ‘dangerous safety hazards’

The Pennsylvania store faces fines for blocked emergency exits and electrical panels — the latest in a series of in-store safety violations.

By Nate Delesline III • April 10, 2023

New York pizzeria failed to put a stop to misgendering, EEOC alleges

“Harassment based upon gender identity is a form of sex discrimination,” the commission said.

By Kate Tornone • April 10, 2023

Disability advocacy nonprofit sued for disability discrimination

In a statement to HR Dive, Achilles International denied the allegations, saying they were previously dismissed by a state agency.

By Emilie Shumway • April 9, 2023

California bill would ban most criminal background checks

Proposed revisions to California’s current fair chance law would ban most private employers from seeking a background check into a job applicant’s conviction history.

By Laurel Kalser • April 5, 2023

‘When are you going to retire?’: Coded comments drive EEOC age bias lawsuits

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recently announced two age discrimination lawsuits on the same day.

By Caroline Colvin • April 4, 2023

Worker advocates call on OSHA to set standard on employee surveillance

OSHA has the authority to monitor workplace surveillance because it already oversees hazards to workers’ mental and physical health, the groups argued.

By Ginger Christ • April 3, 2023

Bill would up overtime threshold to $45K — and eventually $75K

The legislation would eventually ensure 55% of all salaried employees are eligible for overtime, according to its sponsor.

By Emilie Shumway • April 3, 2023

Back to Basics: Diving into the US Department of Labor

To ensure compliance with the laws DOL enforces, one attorney recommends employers track the agency’s guidance and enforcement initiatives.

By Katie Clarey • April 3, 2023

Jury can hear Under Armour case of employee allegedly fired for complaining about a male manager’s striptease

A jury can decide if Under Armour is guilty of retaliatory firing of an employee and negligent retention of her supervisor.

By Ginger Christ • March 31, 2023

EEOC: Payments processing company illegally denied remote work as a disability accommodation

The employee was allegedly one in fewer than 10 workers who were not allowed to work remotely, EEOC said.

By Emilie Shumway • March 30, 2023

Manufacturing staffing company will pay $75K to settle claim it refused to hire German-born citizen

The company stopped its onboarding process after the new hire could not produce a U.S. birth certificate, EEOC alleged.

By Ginger Christ • March 29, 2023

Tyson dodges COVID lawsuit from meatpacking employees

A district court dismissed the case, stating the workers did not provide evidence they contracted the virus as a result of the company’s negligence, and an appeals court affirmed.

By Chris Casey • March 29, 2023

Michigan’s ‘right-to-work’ repeal to bring employers, unions to the bargaining table

Unions likely will want to add security clauses to their contracts, lawyers say.

By Ginger Christ • March 28, 2023

‘Cracking open a cold one on Skype just isn’t the same’: Molson Coors defeats sales rep’s accommodation claim

The employer was free to deem travel an essential function of his job as part of building rapport with key clients, the D.C. Circuit Court said.

By Kate Tornone • March 28, 2023

Jury rejects DOJ claim, finds employers not guilty in criminal no-poach case

The agency claimed four home healthcare providers colluded to restrict worker mobility in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Kate Tornone • March 27, 2023

EEOC sues Otis Elevator Co. for refusing to accommodate worker with ADHD, autism

A worker was not permitted to return from unpaid leave for months after filing an accommodation request, the EEOC said.

By Ginger Christ • March 24, 2023

DOL: Bimbo Bakeries cannot countersue workers seeking overtime pay

FLSA legal precedent prohibits employers from filing countersuits against workers, DOL told a federal judge.

By Emilie Shumway • March 24, 2023

NLRB says old severance agreements with nondisclosure clauses are void

The agency doubled down on its recent position, and said the interpretation applies retroactively.

By Caroline Colvin • March 23, 2023

EEOC raises fine for notice-posting violations to $659

Employers must place notices where workers will see them — often at a physical location, online or both, according to the agency.

By Kate Tornone • March 22, 2023