IBM exec referred to older workers as 'dinobabies,' suit says

A court filing in an age discrimination suit revealed "incriminating animus" against older workers, the suit argues.

By Katie Clarey • Feb. 18, 2022

Nurse's firing stemmed from poor bedside manner, not bias, 5th Cir. says

The employee allegedly was forceful with a patient who harassed her, but inappropriate sexual conduct by patients is unfortunately common in healthcare facilities, the appeals court said.

By Katie Clarey • Feb. 17, 2022

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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

A quick, 4-step guide to a successful pay equity audit

Employers need to have the right mindset if they want to attempt an audit, and will want to consider involving counsel early on, Epstein Becker Green's Robert O'Hara said.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 17, 2022

DOL plans 'vigorous' enforcement of FLSA, FMLA in supply chain industry

The initiative is aligned with a broader push for wage and hour enforcement at the agency.

By Emilie Shumway • Feb. 16, 2022

Michigan TV service company to pay $60K following ERISA violations

The company's president and director failed to "remit and/or forward employee contributions" to the company 401(k) on time, according to DOL.

By Katie Clarey • Feb. 15, 2022

Employer settles claim it refused to hire women, saying they 'make trouble'

American Freight will pay $5 million to resolve the nationwide lawsuit.

By Katie Clarey • Feb. 14, 2022

NYC transit worker alleges OT violations stemming from Kronos outage

The employer paid straight-time wages in a timely manner, the suit said, but it reportedly skipped overtime payments.

By Kate Tornone • Feb. 14, 2022

President signs bill ending mandatory arbitration for sexual assault, sexual harassment

The law will take effect immediately, invalidating whatever arbitration provisions employers have addressing sexual assault and sexual harassment.

By Emilie Shumway • Updated March 4, 2022

Employer pays $75K to settle claim it wouldn't let nurse wear scrub skirt as religious accommodation

As part of the settlement, Wellpath will provide anti-discrimination training and distribute a notice that informs employees of their rights.

By Katie Clarey • Feb. 11, 2022

4 Maine employers indicted in wage-fixing scheme

The participants fixed employees' rates of pay and agreed not to hire each other's workers, a grand jury indictment alleged.

By Emilie Shumway • Feb. 10, 2022

EEOC: Wisconsin schools paid women lower wages

A male special education teacher made as much as $17,000 more than female workers who performed similar work with similar experience, the agency claimed.

By Katie Clarey • Feb. 10, 2022

Party City's bi-weekly pay violated New York labor law, suit claims

State law requires that manual laborers be paid on a weekly basis.

By Katie Clarey • Feb. 9, 2022

Construction's union membership remains consistent, as numbers across other industries dip

Union workers earn more in a week than their non-unionized peers, according to new government data. In construction, that pay gap is even wider.

By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 7, 2022

DOL to add 100 wage and hour investigators

The additional compliance workers will aid the department's protection of workers' wages and right to family and medical leave, DOL said.

By Emilie Shumway • Feb. 7, 2022

Hospital employee fired for repeatedly parking in ER lot, not race, 6th Cir. concludes

It's not uncommon for courts to side with employers that can produce documented reasoning for adverse actions.

By Katie Clarey • Feb. 4, 2022

Congress may mandate pregnancy accommodation 'this year,' senators say

The news signals movement on legislation that has long been of interest to employers.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 4, 2022

Amazon delivery provider settles claim it fired worker who needed Sundays off as religious accommodation

In guidance, EEOC encourages employers to communicate with employees who need schedule adjustments to accommodate religious practices.

By Katie Clarey • Feb. 3, 2022

DOL: $7.2M judgment is an 'unequivocal' warning about misclassification

The agency has been vocal recently about its stance on misclassification, as illustrated by its recent investigation into a medical staffing firm.

By Katie Clarey • Feb. 2, 2022

Counteract the Great Resignation and reduce risk through DEI investment

People who feel seen and heard in the workplace are less likely to file employment law claims, writes attorney Jennifer Lallite.

By Jennifer L. Lallite • Feb. 2, 2022

Worker receives $67K following manager's alleged race harassment

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleged the store sent an employee home for the day after his supervisor taunted him using racial slurs.

By Katie Clarey • Jan. 31, 2022

Microsoft acquired Activision Blizzard. How will it deal with a tarnished HR reputation?

The technology giant has much to prove to employees in fixing Activision's culture problems, sources told HR Dive. That work begins with deciding who stays and who goes.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 31, 2022

OSHA floats $24K fine for employer's lack of heat-related first aid training

The announcement came just days before the agency closed the comment period for its proposed heat standard.

By Katie Clarey • Jan. 27, 2022

OSHA stay a 'sigh of relief,' but not the end of employers' vaccination concerns

States and localities including California adopted their own versions of the federal emergency temporary standard, and still more changes may be on the horizon.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 27, 2022

EEOC, OFCCP partner to advance equity in hiring

The initiative will involve multiple groups, including the AFL-CIO, the Association of Corporate Counsel and the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility.

By Katie Clarey • Jan. 27, 2022

Employer settles claim it fired worker, suggesting she 'focus on her health'

The EEOC alleged the worker was fired shortly after she underwent testing for cancer.

By Emilie Shumway • Jan. 27, 2022