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SHRM will pay $221K, improve program accessibility to settle ADA suit
The organization will provide captioning, transcription services and interpreters for certain professional development offerings.
By Kate Tornone • June 28, 2022 -
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Staffing company sued for allegedly rejecting applicant born outside the US
A national staffing company violated Title VII by rejecting a naturalized citizen for a job with a government contractor because she wasn’t born in the U.S., an EEOC lawsuit said.
By Laurel Kalser • June 28, 2022 -
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5th Cir.: COVID-19 not a natural disaster for purposes of WARN Act
Previously, compliance experts told HR Dive about the potential for litigation in response to pandemic-related furloughs and hours reductions.
By Ryan Golden • June 27, 2022 -
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What could a 32-hour workweek mean for California employers?
While the state’s bill is stalled, the effort demonstrates a shift toward flexibility at work.
By Ryan Golden • June 23, 2022 -
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New hires need not be paid for time related to drug screening, 9th Cir. says
Under California law, employers don’t have to reimburse new hires for travel expenses or pay for their time taking a mandatory pre-employment drug test.
By Laurel Kalser • June 21, 2022 -
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Clash between LGBTQ, religious rights may require focus on accommodation
This issue is coming to employers if it has not already arrived, attorney Kelly Dobbs Bunting said during a SHRM22 presentation.
By Ryan Golden • June 16, 2022 -
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Life's looking up for US employees, but job engagement needs work
U.S. and Canadian employees feel much better about the future than their counterparts across the world, but employers need to do more to get them engaged with work, according to Gallup.
By Laurel Kalser • June 16, 2022 -
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Mailbag: Should we make cryptocurrency a 401(k) option?
“When you’re evaluating your risk tolerance, you have to decide your appetite,” said Phillip C. Bauknight, partner at Fisher Phillips.
By Katie Clarey • June 16, 2022 -
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As regulators target noncompete agreements, employers could seek alternatives
Nonsolicitation agreements, nondisclosure agreements and other documents may help protect employers’ investments, attorney Gregory Hare told SHRM22 attendees.
By Ryan Golden • June 15, 2022 -
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Discouraging employees from taking leave can violate the FMLA, 7th Cir. says
An employer may run afoul of the law if it discourages an employee from requesting leave even if it doesn’t actually deny a request, the court held.
By Laurel Kalser • June 14, 2022 -
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FLSA permits unpaid internships even if employers benefit, 11th Cir. confirms
While the employee must be the “primary beneficiary” of the arrangement, there is “nothing inherently wrong” with an employer benefiting, too, the court said.
By Kate Tornone • June 13, 2022 -
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Deep DiveHow to avoid immigration pitfalls in the hybrid and remote work era
Immigration experts encourage employers to stay informed about regional movements of employees holding H-1B visas.
By Ryan Golden • June 10, 2022 -
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DOL requests employer input on independent contractor rule
The department may aim to roll back a Trump-era rule that loosened classification requirements.
By Kate Tornone • June 8, 2022 -
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EEOC to make virtual mediation a permanent option
A study found participants viewed the program as "highly effective, fair and neutral," EEOC said.
By Emilie Shumway • June 7, 2022 -
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EEOC: Alleged missteps in responding to sexual assault cost employer $175K
According to the agency, a Michigan employer also subjected the worker to a supervisor's sexual advances and retaliated against her for complaining.
By Laurel Kalser • June 6, 2022 -
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Suit: DOL overstepped its authority in warning against cryptocurrency in 401(k)s
Defined contribution plans governed by ERISA shouldn’t be subject to the agency's "arbitrary whims," the complaint argued.
By Kate Tornone • June 3, 2022 -
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The OFCCP's audit list is out. HR should prepare for changes.
Four hundred federal contractors have been selected for the OFCCP's 2022 bias audits. They face new procedures announced in March.
By Laurel Kalser • June 2, 2022 -
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8th Cir.: Difficult, time-consuming ADA reassignment request wasn't reasonable
Reassignment has proven a contentious topic in employment law circles; a 2021 ruling by the 4th Circuit called reassignment "last among equals" as an accommodation.
By Ryan Golden • June 2, 2022 -
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DOL walks care industry employers through tricky wage and hour issues
Knowledge of hours worked and thorough recordkeeping can be an employer's "best friends," said the Wage and Hour Division's Brenda Hernandez.
By Ryan Golden • June 2, 2022 -
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Nursing care chain settles alleged break time, bonus pay violations for $2.9M
The Department of Labor has been aggressive about pursuing suspected overtime violations, and its investigations have led to hefty fines.
By Laurel Kalser • June 1, 2022 -
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Meat producers agree to infectious disease plan in OSHA settlement
The workplace safety agency also fined the meat processing company $14,502 after finding facilities in Colorado and Wisconsin did not do enough to protect workers.
By Christopher Doering • June 1, 2022 -
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Waters and Brown urge SEC to disclose demographic data to investors
"To be effective, disclosures should include corporate board, executive leadership and workforce diversity data," the congresswoman and senator wrote.
By Emilie Shumway • May 31, 2022 -
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Business associations back lawsuit challenging DOL's 80/20 rule
The contentious policy has been scrapped and resurrected repeatedly over the years, as business operators clash with regulators on tip calculation.
By Emilie Shumway • May 31, 2022 -
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Deep DiveAre workers with visual and hearing disabilities included in your office reopening plan?
Video conferencing and other technologies form an important part of return-to-office strategies, but they may not always be accessible for all applicants or employees.
By Ryan Golden • May 31, 2022 -
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FMLA allows leave for mental health treatment, DOL reminds employers
In acknowledgment of Mental Health Awareness Month, the agency released new guidance to help workers and employers navigate FMLA use and mental health.
By Emilie Shumway • May 27, 2022
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