Why Amazon's updated marijuana drug testing policy could have 'ripple effect'

The approach may spread as employers seek uniform drug-testing policies amid a fractured legal landscape, attorney Michael Freimann told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • July 19, 2021

Court: FMLA did not require employer to restore worker to position eliminated during leave

DOL holds that the leave law does not shield workers from events that would have affected them had they not been on leave.

By Katie Clarey • July 15, 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.

By HR Dive staff

Making faces doesn't count as retaliation, 5th Cir. says

Retaliation occurs when an employer takes an adverse action against someone who has been involved in protected activity, EEOC says.

By Katie Clarey • July 15, 2021

A new lawsuit 'every single day': Employers see legal action over use of biometric info

Illinois employers such as Walmart and Topgolf have recently paid out multimillion-dollar settlements to employees claiming improper use of their biometric data.

By Ryan Golden • July 14, 2021

EEOC sues UPS for refusing to accommodate, then firing, an employee with brittle diabetes

The HR supervisor at the Jacksonville, Florida, warehouse had referred to the employee as a "liability," EEOC alleged.

By Emilie Shumway • July 14, 2021

Biden's competition executive order takes aim at non-compete agreements

The White House argued the order's provisions will make it easier for workers to change jobs and drive wage increases.

By Ryan Golden • Updated July 12, 2021

Key updates for employers from EEOC's EXCEL conference

Equal employment opportunity and HR professionals gathered to discuss topics ranging from LGBTQ worker rights to accommodations.

July 12, 2021

Suit: Extended Stay America fired worker over transgender presentation

EEOC Chair Charlotte Burrows recently noted that LGBTQ workplace discrimination remains an enforcement priority for the agency.

By Katie Clarey • July 9, 2021

Staffing agency discriminated against deaf employees, EEOC charges

The agency failed to provide sign language interpreters for staff meetings despite repeated requests, EEOC said.

By Emilie Shumway • July 8, 2021

Employers may not need to offer accommodations that violate safety regs, 2nd Cir. says

"An employer cannot be held liable for failing to offer an accommodation that is expressly prohibited by binding federal law," the court said.

By Katie Clarey • July 7, 2021

Court rejects ADA suit from employee whose brother contracted COVID-19

The case touches on a common question among employers, particularly early in the pandemic.

By Ryan Golden • July 7, 2021

Walmart settles EEOC suit alleging manager rebuffed sex harassment complaints

When one woman reported her co-worker's behavior, management told her to "put her 'big girl panties on,'" EEOC said.

By Katie Clarey • July 2, 2021

EEOC: Nursing home kept written policy requiring workers to disclose pregnancies

The facility also fired certain pregnant employees who needed accommodations, the agency said.

By Katie Clarey • July 1, 2021

3 employment law trends to watch in the last half of 2021

Recent case law is raising questions related to topics spanning from LGBTQ rights to race discrimination.

By Katie Clarey • June 28, 2021

Stronger pregnancy discrimination protections may benefit employers, too

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, which passed in the House and awaits Senate approval, could help ensure that employers and employees are on the same page with workload expectations. 

By Caroline Colvin • June 28, 2021

JBS Swift to pay $5.5M to settle EEOC suit over religious discrimination

The EEOC alleged that Muslim employees were harassed when they tried to pray during breaks, including bathroom breaks, among other things.

By Lisa Burden • June 25, 2021

Biden signs resolution removing overhaul to EEOC conciliation process

The news follows a yearlong process by which the formerly Republican-led commission sought changes to increase opportunities for voluntary charge resolutions.

By Ryan Golden • Updated July 1, 2021

In-N-Out sued over alleged lack of COVID-19 protections

The plaintiff also alleged the company engaged in retaliation against workers when they complained.

By Lisa Burden , Emilie Shumway • June 24, 2021

What to know about service animals in the workplace

Accommodating people with service animals can sometimes be complicated, but there's usually a way to do so, said an EEOC EXCEL panel on the topic.

By Emilie Shumway • June 23, 2021

Texas hospital's vaccine mandate doesn't create wrongful termination, court says

The decision is perhaps one of the most significant to come down from a federal court as U.S. employers work toward vaccination goals.

By Ryan Golden • June 21, 2021

DOL proposal would resurrect 80/20 rule for tipped workers who perform untipped work

The agency's announcement this week is the latest in a series of changes and delays regarding the tip credit.

By Ryan Golden • June 21, 2021

Navigating FMLA and ADA responsibilities following worker injury

Speakers at EEOC's training conference addressed the intertwining responsibilities employers face when someone gets hurt.

By Katie Clarey • June 21, 2021

EEOC officials outline goals, guidance for combating LGBTQ discrimination

The agency published a webpage and several guidance documents this week, which marked the anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's Bostock decision.

By Ryan Golden • June 18, 2021

EEOC sues car dealership over racist 'trophy' incident

No remedial action was taken in response to the man's complaints, the EEOC noted. 

By Lisa Burden • June 18, 2021

With paternity leave, dads get in on ‘baby boot camp’

When parents learn to care for their baby in the months after the birth together, they share responsibilities more equally later on, sources say.

By Caroline Colvin • June 17, 2021