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One employment attorney’s advice: ‘When in doubt, pay your employees’
Employers might try to cut corners when an employee disregards timekeeping rules. They do so at their own risk, David Kalteux of FordHarrison warned.
By Emilie Shumway • Nov. 14, 2022 -
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Depression, concussion didn’t render Spotify worker incapable of signing separation agreement, 2nd Cir. says
Two courts agreed that the FMLA waiver was not “a clear attempt to capitalize on [her] mental state,” as the lawsuit claimed.
By Kate Tornone • Nov. 11, 2022 -
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Marijuana legislation still troubles talent strategy
Right now, regardless of industry, HR managers are grappling with adult use of recreational cannabis — and whether monitoring off-the-clock use and taking punitive action is worth their time.
By Caroline Colvin • Nov. 11, 2022 -
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In a critical year for labor unions, NLRB faces ‘worst case scenario’
Years of stagnant funding could leave the board with a “looming financial crisis,” Chair Lauren McFerran said Thursday during an American Bar Association conference.
By Ryan Golden • Nov. 11, 2022 -
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United settles suit involving Buddhist pilot who sought AA meeting alternative
The employer agreed to pay $305,000 in damages and allow the pilot to attend a different recovery program.
By Ginger Christ • Nov. 10, 2022 -
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Midterms result in marijuana, minimum wage and right-to-work changes
While most eyes focused on congressional and gubernatorial races, a number of state and local ballot initiatives touched upon hot-button workplace issues.
By Ryan Golden • Nov. 9, 2022 -
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Repeat violations, millions in penalties land Dollar General in OSHA’s severe violator program
There are several reasons employers don’t want to be on the SVEP list.
By Laurel Kalser • Nov. 9, 2022 -
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Healthcare facility fired employee because of her anxiety disorder, jury finds
The worker requested intermittent FMLA leave but wasn’t eligible, EEOC said, and the employer made no attempt to find an alternative accommodation.
By Emilie Shumway • Nov. 8, 2022 -
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Ex-Apple employee pleads guilty to defrauding company of $17M
Occupational fraud is one of the world’s most common forms of financial crime, according to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.
By Ryan Golden • Nov. 7, 2022 -
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Court declines to block investigation into university’s alleged LGBTQ discrimination
Washington’s attorney general said he had reason to believe Seattle Pacific University permits or requires discrimination, including by prohibiting same-sex marriage and activity.
By Kate Tornone • Nov. 7, 2022 -
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Overtime rule heads into OT: DOL misses October goal for salary threshold update
The agency is still developing its proposal after a series of listening sessions earlier this year, a spokesperson told HR Dive Thursday.
By Ryan Golden • Nov. 7, 2022 -
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Sponsored by Paychex2022 year-end HR compliance checklist
When thinking about updating your HR policies, an HR compliance checklist is a great way to help make sure your bases are covered.
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Twitter workers file WARN Act lawsuit challenging mass layoffs
The company reportedly moved to provide severance in the wake of the action, potentially fulfilling the penalty for any noncompliance.
By Kate Tornone • Nov. 4, 2022 -
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The Giant Co. settles DOJ claim that it required non-U.S. citizen workers to show green cards
The employer required specific documentation and rejected other valid forms of ID, the agency alleged.
By Emilie Shumway • Nov. 4, 2022 -
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Deep DiveHow to address mental health issues in compliance with FMLA, ADA
During the past few years, work scenarios have changed, particularly with regard to mental health issues, employment attorneys told attendees at a recent Florida Bar conference.
By Laurel Kalser • Nov. 3, 2022 -
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Will pay transparency laws have unintended consequences?
New York City’s law, which went into effect Tuesday, has already created concerns for employers, according to speakers at a Cornell University panel.
By Ryan Golden • Nov. 3, 2022 -
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CSR in cannabis is emblematic of DEI, ethical business challenges
Human resource management is even more difficult in an emerging industry such as legal cannabis, where compliance regulations are strict.
By Caroline Colvin • Nov. 2, 2022 -
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Flight attendant didn’t have ‘good faith’ belief Delta mishandled passenger’s slur, 2nd Cir. says
A flight attendant’s retaliation lawsuit got tossed because it failed to indicate she reasonably believed the airline’s response to a passenger’s slur was unlawful.
By Laurel Kalser • Nov. 2, 2022 -
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Surveillance, AI tech may violate labor laws, NLRB general counsel says
Jennifer Abruzzo’s Oct. 31 memo is the latest in a long line of signals that the Biden administration will scrutinize workplace tech, a management-side attorney told HR Dive.
By Ryan Golden • Nov. 1, 2022 -
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Disability, religion may require safety gear exemptions, EEOC says
While EMTs and paramedics may need to wear respirators, accommodating alternatives exist, the agency pointed out in a recent lawsuit.
By Emilie Shumway • Nov. 1, 2022 -
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Feds: Healthcare staffing firm ordered to pay $134K in no-poach sentencing
The news marks the U.S. Department of Justice’s first-ever guilty plea in a case involving a no-poach agreement between employers.
By Ryan Golden • Oct. 31, 2022 -
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Deep Dive5 tips for managing FMLA leave and PTO in the post-COVID-19 landscape
On its face, the FMLA may appear simple, but COVID-19 continues to add wrinkles to leave administration.
By Ryan Golden • Oct. 31, 2022 -
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4 major California employment law changes for 2023
Major themes include compensation and leave, but employers also will need to note legislation that adds retaliation protections, attorneys said.
By Jen A. Miller • Oct. 31, 2022 -
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Court denies employer’s request for plaintiff to undergo psychosexual examination
The examination is reserved for criminal defendants accused of sexual offenses, the Idaho district court explained.
By Emilie Shumway • Oct. 28, 2022 -
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Shipt sued by DC, Minnesota attorneys general over worker classification
Both suits allege the Target-owned delivery company has misclassified its workforce to circumvent labor costs.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 28, 2022
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