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4 big law firms agree not to label lawful programs as DEI, EEOC says
The announcement follows Acting Chair Andrea Lucas’ move last month to investigate several law firms’ diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
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High heel dress code lawsuit may proceed, judge says
The plaintiff, a cocktail server with plantar fasciitis, said MGM National Harbor failed to accommodate her need for comfortable shoes.
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TrendlineInside 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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Nonprofit employer association must face data breach lawsuit, court says
Employers can reduce the risk of data compromise by testing for vulnerabilities and monitoring who’s trying to get in and out of their networks, an FTC guidance states.
By Laurel Kalser • April 14, 2025 -
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Sponsored by PearsonPersonality and mental health assessments can make high-risk workplaces safer and more productive. Here’s how.
Personality and mental health assessments can help employers uncover valuable information that they can use to enhance both individual well-being and organizational effectiveness.
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Corporate spy’s confession tees up Deel, Rippling court battle
The alleged mole said he stole information from Rippling at Deel’s direction, an affidavit shows. Deel has promised to debunk the claims in court.
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Oracle settles decade-long lawsuit over commission wages for $15.5M
Plaintiffs claimed the tech company’s commission structure for sales workers violated state wage laws, among other allegations.
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SCOTUS pauses restoration of NLRB’s quorum, asks parties for further briefing
The Trump administration is the beneficiary of the high court’s first formal action in the case, which temporarily blocked the return of Democrat Gwynne Wilcox.
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Report raises eyebrows about claims of rampant ‘red flags’ in retirement plans
A recent analysis warning of widespread ERISA noncompliance is “scaremongering,” one expert told HR Dive. The authors say they’re highlighting the industry’s shortcomings.
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Fired EEOC Commissioner Samuels files lawsuit against Trump
In firing Jocelyn Samuels, Trump “undermined the EEOC’s historic independence and interfered with its statutorily mandated duties to protect workers from discrimination,” per the lawsuit.
By Ginger Christ • April 9, 2025 -
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On DEI, employers are either stepping up or stepping back
As employers re-establish their stance, attorneys, former government officials and workplace culture experts are also forecasting the future of DEI.
By Caroline Colvin • April 9, 2025 -
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Bill would nullify PWFA abortion-related protections
The “Love Them Both Act” joins other challenges to EEOC’s controversial interpretation.
By Emilie Shumway • April 8, 2025 -
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Deep DiveTrump’s immigration enforcement against employers has been gradual. That may soon change.
Worksite visits and arrests at smaller worksites are already happening. Operations against bigger employers, coupled with the threat of penalties, are likely fast approaching.
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NLRB quorum restored by DC Circuit as SCOTUS appeal looms
The months-long case directly challenges President Donald Trump’s power to remove members of independent government agencies at will.
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Former EEOC officials say acting chair’s guidance on DEI a ‘grave disservice’ to employers
Employers need a “positive forward-looking framework” for DEI, and the acting chair’s document “is inadequate to that task,” the former officials said.
By Ginger Christ • April 7, 2025 -
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Chipotle settles EEOC lawsuit alleging supervisor yanked Muslim employee’s hijab
Under the consent decree, Chipotle must pay $20,000 and emphasize workplace dignity and respect in court-mandated training for employees at eight Kansas restaurants.
By Laurel Kalser • April 7, 2025 -
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Sponsored by Tava HealthThe business case for mental safety: Why HR leaders must prioritize psychological well-being
Boost retention and productivity by making your workplace mentally safe. Here’s how to do it.
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Pregnancy discrimination remains a priority in recent EEOC cases, lawsuits show
Although EEOC has yet to file a complaint relating to abortion-related accommodations, its controversial final rule has provoked a number of lawsuits from religiously affiliated employers.
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New Form I-9 reinstates language removed by Biden
The update comes as the Trump administration is set to increase inspections of employers’ worker authorization documents.
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California dialysis provider must stop threatening union workers, judge orders
An administrative law judge held that Satellite Healthcare violated labor law when it allegedly changed workplace policies to punish unionized workers and fired a “key union supporter.”
By Caroline Colvin • April 3, 2025 -
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Medical center agrees to conduct a pay equity study amid discrimination allegations
An EEOC director said the settlement “is a good reminder for all employers to set objective criteria when making compensation decisions.”
By Ginger Christ • April 2, 2025 -
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ADA may allow back pay for worker with no disability, 7th Circuit holds
The plaintiff’s subjection to an examination was discriminatory even though he lacked a disability, a jury previously held.
By Kate Tornone • April 2, 2025 -
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Northwestern University touts decline in antisemitic harassment amid lawmaker scrutiny
Northwestern’s update comes as one of its professors faces termination following his involvement in a pro-Palestinian protest last year.
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US Steel evades former worker’s ADA claim after judge determines it didn’t know of his disability
The worker, who used THC medically and failed to pass a drug test, would have needed to request an accommodation while on the job, the judge said.
By Emilie Shumway • April 1, 2025 -
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IBM must face discrimination claim from White male worker, judge says
IBM’s alleged plan to financially reward executives who achieved certain diversity goals could have incentivized the worker’s termination, Judge Hala Jarbou determined.
By Emilie Shumway • April 1, 2025 -
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1 in 3 judiciary employees say they’ve experienced inappropriate behavior at work
Meanwhile, incidences of wrongful conduct were most often committed by managers or supervisors, a workplace conduct report found.
By Ginger Christ • March 31, 2025
