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Suit: WVU Med's response to Kronos outage led to missed wages, overtime pay
West Virginia University Medical Corp. is one of several employers facing legal action due to the vendor’s December 2021 ransomware incident.
By Ryan Golden • July 12, 2022 -
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Trucking groups to request stay of enforcement for California's AB5 law
A coalition of more than 70 industry groups will express concerns with enforcement of the landmark labor law in a letter to the governor this week, according to a California Trucking Association official.
By Colin Campbell • July 11, 2022 -
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TrendlineInside 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.
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Historic SCOTUS term includes 3 notable arbitration rulings
One of the cases, which involved claims made under California’s Private Attorneys General Act, resulted in a stunning, complex decision, sources said.
By Ryan Golden • July 11, 2022 -
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California to vote on $18 minimum wage — in 2024
After failing to make the cut for the state's November 2022 election, the measure received approval to appear on California's 2024 general election ballot.
By Ryan Golden • July 8, 2022 -
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Hobby Lobby store refused employee her service dog in violation of ADA, EEOC says
While service animals can be rejected as an accommodation in some circumstances, the bar is high, EEOC previously noted.
By Emilie Shumway • July 8, 2022 -
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EEOC suit: Employer's mandatory prayer meetings were discriminatory
An employer allegedly violated Title VII when it didn’t accommodate and then fired two employees who refused to attend mandatory prayer meetings.
By Laurel Kalser • July 7, 2022 -
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Jury may hear Georgia Pacific HR pro's claim that she was fired for testifying against former employer
HR managers engage in protected activity when they oppose their current or a former employer’s allegedly discriminatory practices, the 11th Circuit held.
By Laurel Kalser • July 6, 2022 -
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'You have to be cautious': 3 fast FMLA compliance tips
Employers can reduce compliance risk by conducting annual audits and giving employees time to file certifications, WorkForce Software’s Paul Kramer said.
By Ryan Golden • July 5, 2022 -
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As costs rise, is an $18 minimum wage the new standard for pay debates?
Beginning in 2028, workers in Hawaii must be paid at least $18 per hour. Nationwide, however, total compensation is likely to increase moving forward.
By Ryan Golden • July 5, 2022 -
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Ex-SHRM worker alleges organization let bias fester behind 'principled public facade'
The plaintiff, an Egyptian woman, said her supervisor “systematically favored” her White charges and that the plaintiff was eventually fired for complaining.
By Emilie Shumway • July 1, 2022 -
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SCOTUS won't hear challenge to health worker vaccine mandate
Justices Clarence Thomas, Neil Gorsuch and Samuel Alito dissented in the court’s decision regarding the New York lawsuit.
By Hailey Mensik • July 1, 2022 -
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Jury should hear Kroger workers' dress code claim, judge says
The employees refused to wear a four-color heart logo, saying they believed it represented support for LGBTQ individuals.
By Kate Tornone • July 1, 2022 -
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Mailbag: How do I respond to rumors about a union?
Don't spend time perusing Google, recommended attorney and consultant Kate Bischoff. Search results will yield only the traditional labor handbook.
By Katie Clarey • July 1, 2022 -
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DOL expands timekeeping app aimed at empowering workers
Management-side attorneys, however, have generally cautioned employers about using the app or encouraging workers to do so.
By Kate Tornone • Updated June 30, 2022 -
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Court revives claim of 'egregious' age-based harassment
A former plant worker who claimed he was forced to quit because his employer refused to stop co-workers’ relentless age-based harassment can take his case to a jury, a split panel of the 7th Circuit held.
By Laurel Kalser • June 29, 2022 -
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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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