Trump, Biden discuss COVID-19 response in competing town halls

Biden fielded questions on the economy and pandemic response, while Trump was pushed on issues of race and DACA.

By Sheryl Estrada , Ryan Golden • Oct. 16, 2020

COVID-19 furloughs may present WARN compliance risk 'very soon'

Furloughs that last for six months — among other reductions — could trigger the law's notice requirements, an attorney told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 14, 2020

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

AAA reps allege they weren't paid for 30 minutes of required pre-shift activities

DOL sometimes considers these activities compensable work time, but the line isn't always completely clear.

By Lisa Burden • Oct. 14, 2020

DOL tackles questions about D&I training limits in FAQ document

The administration's guidance and language are "unusual" compared to what is typically found in non-discrimination law, an attorney said.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 14, 2020

DOL questions whether Microsoft, Wells Fargo D&I efforts violate Title VII

Microsoft said its actions are "emphatically" not illegal race-based decisions.

By Lisa Burden • Oct. 13, 2020

Amy Coney Barrett could bring employer-friendly shift to SCOTUS

Employers generally "should be pleased" with the nomination, attorney Eric B. Meyer told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 13, 2020

Suit alleges California board diversity mandate is unconstitutional

A watchdog group challenged a law requiring publicly held corporations to have at least one board member from an underrepresented group.

By Lisa Burden • Oct. 12, 2020

Mailbag: Can we require that employees receive a COVID-19 vaccine?

The answer "is far from clear," one management-side attorney told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 12, 2020

Back to Basics: Consistency is key to Pregnancy Discrimination Act compliance

"The PDA requires you to treat pregnant employees the same as everyone else," one attorney told HR Dive.

By Katie Clarey • Oct. 12, 2020

EEOC ends fiscal year 'with a whimper,' Seyfarth analysis says

The commission filed 33 year-end lawsuits, a drastic decrease from previous years, the firm said.

By Lisa Burden • Oct. 9, 2020

Pennsylvania finalizes overtime threshold increases, hitting $45K in 2022

The new rule also includes automatic adjustments in the future.

By Lisa Burden • Oct. 9, 2020

Facing wildfires and a pandemic, workers need more than just time off

The ideal response incorporates leave and workplace safety but also flexibility and mental health support, experts said.

By Aman Kidwai • Oct. 8, 2020

California to require employers to report pay data in 2021

The law follows the EEOC's 2019 decision not to renew its pay data collection process.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 7, 2020

Google parent company to pay $310M to settle shareholder sex harassment suit

The settlement will fund diversity and inclusion efforts at the company, according to a law firm involved in the litigation.

By Lisa Burden • Oct. 6, 2020

Employers feel increasingly responsible for financial wellness, BofA study finds

Workers' financial wellness has declined in recent years and varies by generation, researchers found.

By Lisa Burden • Oct. 6, 2020

DC Capital Grille server says she was assigned "Section 8" tables based on race

The charge came just one day after an advocacy organization sued the restaurant's operator alleging wage discrimination.

By Lisa Burden • Oct. 5, 2020

4 questions on the ADA and COVID-19, answered

"Five magic words" could make the difference when addressing ADA-related concerns about the novel coronavirus, NELI's David K. Fram said.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 5, 2020

OSHA: Employers have 8 hours to report work-related COVID-19 deaths

The agency also outlined reporting requirements for hospitalizations.

By Kate Tornone • Oct. 5, 2020

Back to Basics: Explaining Form I-9

"Given the current enforcement, the administration is not going to move off of this issue," one attorney told HR Dive.

By Katie Clarey • Oct. 2, 2020

Subway franchisee refused to hire applicant with hearing impairment, EEOC says

The employer cited "a communication concern," the agency said in announcing its lawsuit.

By Lisa Burden • Oct. 2, 2020

3rd Cir. OKs firing of Boeing worker who failed to return after FMLA leave

The employee neither returned to work nor requested a leave extension, according to court documents.

By Lisa Burden • Oct. 1, 2020

Iowa manufacturer pays $280K for deducting short breaks from worker pay

"Federal law does not require lunch or coffee breaks," DOL has said, but when short breaks are offered, the FLSA requires that employers pay.

By Lisa Burden • Oct. 1, 2020

EEOC: Quest Diagnostics revoked religious accommodation after 10 years, violating Title VII

The agency said it did not believe Quest could show that "continuing this situation would have suddenly created an undue hardship on its business."

By Kate Tornone • Sept. 29, 2020

DOL won't appeal loss in $400M Oracle pay bias suit

"We have been subject to years of harassment by Department of Labor employees with no evidence of discrimination whatsoever," Oracle's general counsel said in a statement regarding its win.

By Lisa Burden • Updated Dec. 7, 2020

3 steps to prevent discrimination complaints

Claims can take a toll on an employer's reputation, finances, culture and more — not to mention the effect on employees directly involved.

By Pamela DeLoatch • Sept. 28, 2020