'Boorish and offensive' comments don't always amount to discrimination, 5th Cir. reaffirms

UPS successfully argued that it fired an employee because of performance, not her age or sex.

By Lisa Burden • Feb. 3, 2021

4th Cir.: Experience justified pay gap between male, female department heads

A Virginia town treasurer claimed her demotion stemmed from the town manager's "discriminatory animus toward women," evidenced by her low salary.

By Lisa Burden • Feb. 2, 2021

Explore the Trendline➔

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

Basketball ref wasn't school employee, 2nd Cir. finds

The ref alleged she was assigned to low-level games because she is female.

By Lisa Burden • Feb. 2, 2021

Kohl's to pay $2.9M to settle assistant managers' overtime suit

Assistant manager roles, in particular, have been the subject of much wage and hour litigation.

By Lisa Burden • Feb. 1, 2021

DOL ends wage violation self-reporting program

The announcement may not come as a surprise to longtime agency watchers because of past opposition from worker advocates.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 29, 2021

OSHA updates coronavirus guidance; mandates still on the table

The agency reinforced its support for the use of face coverings in a focus on prevention.

By Sheryl Estrada • Jan. 29, 2021

5-Hour Energy maker entitled to rely on doctor's assessment, 7th Cir. says

The employee argued that she was ready to return to work following medical leave, but her own doctor disagreed.

By Lisa Burden , Kate Tornone • Jan. 28, 2021

Woman lost her job because of reorganization, not age bias, court rules

Employers should avoid inadvertent age discrimination when carrying out staff reorganizations, sources previously told HR Dive.

By Lisa Burden • Jan. 28, 2021

DOJ brings first criminal no-poach charge after warning HR pros of prison time

Even informal agreements between colleagues can land employers and individuals in hot water, the agency has said.

By Kate Tornone • Jan. 27, 2021

Nearly a year into the pandemic, employers brace for coronavirus lawsuits, attorneys say

"There's no vaccine for the new wave of litigation," according to a Dorsey & Whitney LLP attorney. 

By Sheryl Estrada • Jan. 27, 2021

Employers can require workers follow FMLA call-out procedures, 3rd Cir. says

HR can design and communicate call-out policies but may need to ensure they are clearly spelled out.

By Lisa Burden • Jan. 26, 2021

Former Ulta manager claims pregnancy-based harassment drove her out

The plaintiff said she was harassed after missing work and changing her schedule due to complications related to a miscarriage.

By Aman Kidwai • Jan. 25, 2021

As workforces spread out, compliance risks expand, attorneys say

Potential issues for remote work range from local wage and hour laws and leave ordinances to notice posting requirements.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 25, 2021

Biden gives OSHA 2 weeks to issue new coronavirus guidance

The president also asked the agency to reconsider its decision to skip emergency temporary standards.

By Kate Tornone • Jan. 22, 2021

Despite bank exec's alleged ageist comments, teller's termination wasn't based on age, 6th Cir. says

The employer presented evidence that the teller was fired for insubordination, the court explained.

By Lisa Burden • Jan. 22, 2021

Former Dotdash director alleges publisher maintained a 'mansplaining' culture

A male executive allegedly told her "it would be 'impractical'" for her to continue her existing job duties when she was planning to take maternity leave.

By Lisa Burden • Jan. 21, 2021

Biden revokes Trump's order limiting diversity training

The president also called on agencies to pursue racial equity by addressing systemic barriers and prioritizing equal access.

By Sheryl Estrada • Jan. 21, 2021

Biden orders feds to review anti-discrimination regs, emphasizing LGBT protections

President Joe Biden's move to strengthen LGBT worker rights in his first hours as president marks a sea change from the preceding administration.

By Ryan Golden , Katie Clarey • Jan. 21, 2021

Gender stereotypes undermine sexual harassment investigations, study says

HR leaders must ensure harassment does not go unanswered, experts say.

By Sheryl Estrada • Jan. 21, 2021

Western Digital to pay $7.75M to settle claims it paid women less than men

The settlement also calls for the California-based manufacturer to "bolster" its flexible work and leave policies.

By Lisa Burden • Jan. 20, 2021

DOL withdraws opinion letter expanding tip pools

The Trump-era letter was issued prematurely because it was based on rules that have not taken effect, the agency said.

By Lisa Burden • Updated Jan. 27, 2021

No retaliation where termination was 'in motion' before complaint, 11th Cir. says

"When an employer contemplates an adverse employment action before an employee engages in protected activity, temporal proximity ... does not suffice to show causation," the court opined.

By Lisa Burden • Jan. 19, 2021

Employee says New Jersey-based employer retaliated against him for taking leave for coronavirus

The suit is just one of a growing number of cases related to employment decisions in the context of COVID-19.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 19, 2021

McDonald's is navigating 3 new sexual harassment lawsuits

The cases include allegations of sexual assault and quid-pro-quo harassment. The women claim they were ignored, mocked and retaliated against when they complained. 

By Alicia Kelso • Jan. 15, 2021

5th Cir. revives pay bias suit against Omni Hotels

"If there is a good explanation for [the] disparity, Omni is required to put one forth if it wishes to prevail in this litigation," the court said.

By Lisa Burden • Jan. 15, 2021