Bam Margera alleges disability discrimination in firing from 'Jackass'

The celebrity's employers required that he sign a "wellness agreement" to work on the franchise's latest film.

By Kate Tornone • Aug. 23, 2021

Report: CNN fires 3 employees over vaccine policy

Once a largely untouched topic during the earlier months of the pandemic, vaccine mandates are a growing consideration for U.S. employers.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 19, 2021

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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.

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3rd Cir.: Employers may need to pay workers on military leave if they provide others paid leave

A FedEx worker claimed he received no pay while fulfilling Navy Reserve duties, despite the company paying employees who missed work for jury duty, illnesses and bereavement.

By Katie Clarey • Aug. 18, 2021

Motorcycle dealership sales manager wins $500K in sex discrimination suit

The female manager was qualified for a promotion, but other managers thought she was too "motherly," former employees testified.

By Emilie Shumway • Aug. 18, 2021

OSHA recommends masks for many vaccinated workers

Among others, employees in areas of substantial transmission should wear masks to protect unvaccinated co-workers, the agency said.

By Kate Tornone • Aug. 18, 2021

Mailbag: How do I write a vaccination policy?

Show purpose, be specific and think carefully about setting expectations, attorneys told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 17, 2021

In the face of uncertainty, HR needs to go back to the basics

Sometimes, in the midst of the chaos, we lose sight of the things that really matter, writes Carta CPO Suzy Walther.

By Suzy Walther • Aug. 16, 2021

Navigate cannabis legalization, avoid employment litigation

Employers should understand and adapt to cannabis legalization at both the state and federal levels, sources say.

By Karina Karassev and Kimberly Harding • Aug. 13, 2021

Walmart applicant alleges retailer's criminal history test is discriminatory

Ramos serves as a good reminder that criminal history claims can involve more than the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

By Katie Clarey • Aug. 12, 2021

Stockholders sue McDonald's over the handling of Easterbrook firing

The complaint is similar to a suit filed recently against the Golden Arches and Morgan Lewis & Bockius that claims the probe was rushed and the law firm created "an information vacuum" at the company.

By Emma Liem Beckett • Aug. 12, 2021

Chipotle to settle EEOC charges of sexual harassment, retaliation

The worker whom the behavior targeted was fired three days after she said she planned to elevate the issue to corporate headquarters, EEOC said.

By Katie Clarey • Aug. 11, 2021

Postmates strikes nearly $1M deal with Seattle over gig worker claims

The case illustrates the need for employers to remain on top of evolving requirements and rights for gig workers.

By Emilie Shumway • Aug. 9, 2021

SHRM: Feds should OK permanent remote I-9 document review

A USCIS spokesperson said the agency will monitor COVID-19 to determine whether to extend or introduce new flexibilities consistent with CDC guidelines.

By Kate Tornone • Aug. 9, 2021

With mask, vaccine mandates on the rise, employers have options — but consistency is key

Whatever employers choose, inconsistent enforcement is a "recipe for disaster," one attorney told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 6, 2021

Are workers avoiding HR?

A survey from Elements Global Services found that workers neglected taking problems to HR because "they didn't think HR would fix the issue."

By Katie Clarey • Aug. 5, 2021

No ADA leave for worker unable to provide return date, 5th Cir. says

The employee exhausted her FMLA allotment and failed to provide an estimated return-to-work date, the court said.

By Kate Tornone • Aug. 5, 2021

Tyson Foods, Microsoft join growing list of employers creating vaccine mandates

One by one, employers are implementing more detailed responses to the next stage of the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 5, 2021

3 charts showing the evolution of federal discrimination charges

The EEOC has collected and published data showcasing one of its chief functions for more than two decades.

By Katie Clarey • Aug. 2, 2021

Activision Blizzard employees hold walkout following sexual harassment, discrimination suit

The video game developer's HR operations "failed to take effective remedial measures" in response to several complaints, California's lawsuit alleged.

By Ryan Golden • July 30, 2021

Google to require vaccination for on-site work

The tech giant also announced it would extend its voluntary remote work policy until mid-October.

By Katie Clarey • July 29, 2021

Biden says 'long COVID' can be a disability under the ADA

Breathing problems, brain fog, chronic pain and fatigue "can sometimes rise to the level of a disability," the president said.

By Katie Clarey • July 28, 2021

New Jersey adopts slate of worker classification laws

Worker classification laws continue to be a point of emphasis for lawmakers in a handful of states and at the federal level.

By Ryan Golden • July 27, 2021

Federal court allows ACLU pregnancy discrimination case to move forward

Frontier Airlines refused to accommodate pumping and thereby forced mothers to give up breastfeeding, ACLU and complainants alleged.

By Emilie Shumway • July 21, 2021

Jury orders Walmart to pay more than $125M in disability discrimination case

The retailer has been the subject of several high-profile disability discrimination suits in recent years.

By Ryan Golden • July 20, 2021

Suit against NYC nonprofit alleges discrimination during, after pregnancy

The employee also alleged she was treated differently compared to White, non-pregnant and male co-workers.

By Ryan Golden • July 19, 2021