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EEOC: ADA allows managers to report workers' COVID-19 infections, but there are limits
The agency also clarified the circumstances under which employers may ask workers about COVID-19 positivity, symptoms and exposure.
By Ryan Golden • Sept. 11, 2020 -
'You're kind of getting up there in years'; 6th Cir. revives age-based firing claim
The statement — made in response to the plaintiff asking why he was being fired — was direct evidence of discrimination, the court said.
By Lisa Burden • Sept. 10, 2020 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Adeline Kon/HR DiveTrendlineInside 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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Prof's complaint to college's accrediting body wasn't protected activity, 5th Cir. says
The court also noted that the 10-month gap between the filing of the defamation lawsuit and Aguillard's protected activity was too long to support a retaliation claim.
By Lisa Burden • Sept. 10, 2020 -
One Kings Lane workers allege furloughs were based on pregnancy
Among other things, the plaintiffs pointed to comments about "work-life balance" as evidence of the alleged discrimination.
By Lisa Burden • Sept. 9, 2020 -
6th Circuit reverses ex-Ford engineer's $15M jury verdict
The court said there was "insufficient evidence" of a hostile work environment and retaliatory conduct toward the former employee.
By Ryan Golden • Sept. 9, 2020 -
Judge blocks DOL's 'vertical' joint employment rule
The court said the regulation, which addressed situations involving staffing companies and subcontractors, was inconsistent with the FLSA.
By Kate Tornone • Sept. 9, 2020 -
Court revives Facebook employee's suit based on supervisor's racist comments
The 4th Circuit pointed out that the decision not to promote the plaintiff was made by a supervisor who was fired for using racial slurs when talking about Black employees.
By Lisa Burden • Sept. 8, 2020 -
Subway, Pepsi-Cola Bottling NY among employers that self-reported wage violations to DOL
In total, documents obtained by HR Dive show that PAID program participants paid more than $4 million in back wages through Sept. 19, 2019.
By Ryan Golden , Kate Tornone • Sept. 4, 2020 -
Wells Fargo to make 580 job offers to settle DOL discrimination claims
The employer also agreed to pay $7.8 million to resolve OFCCP's charges.
By Lisa Burden • Sept. 3, 2020 -
DOL comments on reimbursement methods for delivery drivers' personal vehicle use
Though the recent batch of letters provided some helpful clarifications, there are some limits to employers' ability to rely on them as a legal defense.
By Ryan Golden • Sept. 3, 2020 -
University fired married, female coaches for performance issues, not bias, 3rd Cir. rules
The school found the coaches' behavior toward players to be "unprofessional," a district court said.
By Lisa Burden • Sept. 2, 2020 -
DOL clarifies FLSA pay requirements for remote employees
Under federal law, employers must pay for all hours worked that they either know about or have reason to believe were performed.
By Ryan Golden • Sept. 2, 2020 -
Employee able to work without ADA accommodation may still be owed one, 1st Cir. says
The district court incorrectly instructed a jury that employees are only entitled to accommodations if necessary for the job, the appeals court said.
By Lisa Burden • Sept. 1, 2020 -
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Court rejects employer's argument that candidate was a bad 'fit'
Employers must offer a sufficiently clear, nondiscriminatory reason for adverse employment actions, the court explained.
By Lisa Burden • Aug. 31, 2020 -
5 ways remote work complicated compliance in 2020
From monitoring employee productivity to upholding federal anti-discrimination laws, HR had to meet new compliance challenges.
By Sheryl Estrada • Aug. 31, 2020 -
DOL: No FFCRA leave for families choosing remote learning
The guidance accompanies two further updates about parents' eligibility for FFCRA leave as schools grapple with the coronavirus crisis.
By Katie Clarey • Aug. 31, 2020 -
Opinion
How businesses can reopen in compliance with the ADA
Employers don't have to choose between public health and employment law guidelines as workers return, writes Davis Malm's Emily P. Crowley.
By Emily P. Crowley • Aug. 28, 2020 -
Former Bloomberg reporter alleges discrimination in lawsuit
The plaintiff claims she resigned from the company due to its discriminatory practices that left her feeling like a "diversity pawn."
By Aman Kidwai • Aug. 28, 2020 -
Deep Dive
Sex, lies and the C-suite: How McDonald's clawback battle highlights need for strong misconduct policies
Corporate ethics experts feel the chain isn't doing enough to establish a zero-tolerance policy following news of ex-CEO Steve Easterbrook's inappropriate relationships with female employees.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Aug. 27, 2020 -
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Electrical company to pay $1.25M to settle EEOC claims of harassment at Apple worksite
"All employers have a duty to take prompt, effective action to stop harassment and hate speech in the workplace," EEOC San Francisco District Director William Tamayo said in the statement announcing the settlement.
By Lisa Burden • Aug. 27, 2020 -
'Employers should make certain they understand' where state and federal leave laws collide
The New Jersey Division on Civil Rights announced it will pursue the discrimination claims of a former marketing director who was told she had to use federal and state leave concurrently.
By Lisa Burden • Aug. 26, 2020 -
5th Cir.: No retaliation in Walmart's firing of worker who reported sex harassment
The case is a reminder that workers alleging unlawful retaliation must meet Title VII’s "but-for" causation standard.
By Ryan Golden • Updated Aug. 31, 2020 -
Hawaii doctor can't claim Title VII protections because he's an independent contractor, 9th Cir. says
The agency that enforces Title VII looks at a lengthy list of factors to determine worker status, including the employer's right to control when and where work is done.
By Lisa Burden • Aug. 26, 2020 -
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State COVID-19 training laws create additional reopening challenge
At least 16 states have adopted some form of training mandate, but employers may find keeping up with the laws overwhelming, sources told HR Dive.
By Ryan Golden • Aug. 25, 2020 -
3 workplace COVID-19 trends that are likely here to stay
The post-pandemic landscape may be a very different one, especially with respect to leave and accommodations, speakers told DMEC conference attendees.
By Kate Tornone • Aug. 25, 2020