Compliance
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DOL rescinds Biden-era warning against offering cryptocurrency in 401(k) plans
In reversing course on the 2022 guidance, the department said it is “reaffirm[ing] its neutral stance” on cryptocurrency’s inclusion in plans.
By Ginger Christ • May 28, 2025 -
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5th Circuit rejects NLRB effort to revive ‘long-dead case’ against plumber
A majority held that “extraordinary circumstances” applied in part because the board left its case dormant for nearly a decade.
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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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Atlanta worker was demoted because of conduct, not FMLA leave, 11th Circuit holds
The city had multiple reasons to back up the demotion decision, the court found.
By Emilie Shumway • May 27, 2025 -
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Judge vacates portion of EEOC rule requiring accommodation for elective abortions
The commission must revise the Biden-era regulation, the judge said, finding it didn’t properly interpret the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.
By Kate Tornone • May 22, 2025 -
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Employer will pay $42K to settle EEOC allegations it called pregnant bartender a ‘liability’
The agency claimed a manager told the plaintiff that the Texas-based bar was concerned that “something bad” would happen to her prior to terminating her.
By Ryan Golden • May 21, 2025 -
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DOJ opens investigation after Chicago mayor touts Black hires
The department took issue with comments the mayor made at a public event Sunday, in which he identified six high-level positions held by Black workers.
By Emilie Shumway • May 20, 2025 -
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Judge allows Workday AI bias lawsuit to proceed as collective action
“Allegedly widespread discrimination is not a basis for denying notice,” the judge ruled — even if the class involves “hundreds of millions” of members.
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Former Menards worker can arbitrate claim despite Ending Forced Arbitration Act, 6th Circuit says
The driver “repeatedly and unequivocally told the district court that the arbitration agreement applied to this dispute,” the appeals court noted.
By Laurel Kalser • May 19, 2025 -
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OpinionNavigating ICE enforcement actions: How HR can prepare and protect a workforce
ICE enforcement actions are unpredictable, but preparation allows businesses to minimize risks while protecting employees, attorneys at law firm Gunster write.
By Jorge Zamora and Maria Romero • May 16, 2025 -
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Bill would repeal FMLA’s ‘outdated’ limit on leave for married couples working for the same employer
“Just because a family works for the same employer doesn’t mean they should get less time off than other families,” the bill’s sponsor said.
By Kate Tornone • May 16, 2025 -
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Judge vacates gender identity portions of EEOC harassment guidance
The case is unlikely to see an appeal from the agency, an Ogletree Deakins shareholder told HR Dive, but employers should avoid throwing out the document.
By Emilie Shumway • May 16, 2025 -
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Chuck E. Cheese sued by West Virginia workers over sexual harassment, retaliation
A manager at the family eatertainment brand allegedly retaliated against an assistant manager for reporting sexual harassment of women employees.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • May 16, 2025 -
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Auto auctioneer settles EEOC lawsuit alleging that Black worker was called racial slur up to 15 times per day
An EEOC regional attorney reminded employers that failure to comply with the Civil Rights Act is “costly.”
By Caroline Colvin • May 15, 2025 -
Former DOL, EEOC officials urge employers to ignore Trump’s disparate-impact ban
“Employers should not expect that they will have a free pass on disparate impact liability,” the officials said.
By Ginger Christ • May 14, 2025 -
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Judge went too far in ordering Southwest lawyers to take religious liberty training, 5th Circuit holds
Separately, the court reversed in part a jury’s finding that Southwest violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
By Ryan Golden • May 13, 2025 -
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IRS sets new HSA caps for 2026
Employers continue to seek ways to mitigate rising health costs, but high-deductible plans now play a smaller role, according to recent research.
By Ryan Golden • May 12, 2025 -
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Employer could not have known worker’s ex would sneak in to set her on fire, 11th Circuit rules
The plaintiff’s ex, who previously worked at McLane Foodservice, snuck into the facility in his old uniform to assault her.
By Caroline Colvin • May 12, 2025 -
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Google pays $50M to settle Black former recruiter’s class-action bias lawsuit
The lead plaintiff had been hired to direct Google’s outreach to historically Black colleges and universities but claimed the company “was not genuinely interested” in her work.
By Ryan Golden • May 9, 2025 -
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Amazon illegally suspended union leader for 10 weeks, NLRB judge finds
The company and Amazon Labor Union have been at odds since the warehouse workers won a historic election vote for union representation in 2022.
By Ginger Christ • May 8, 2025 -
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Jury awards $3.3M to CPO allegedly fired for speaking up about pay bias
The plaintiff, a lawyer at a Tennessee-based firm, said she was branded as “disloyal,” demoted and then fired for raising compliance concerns.
By Caroline Colvin • May 8, 2025 -
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Trump to name Florida DOJ attorney Brittany Panuccio to EEOC
If confirmed, Panuccio would restore a quorum at EEOC, allowing the agency to resume exercising key responsibilities.
By Ryan Golden • May 7, 2025 -
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DEI may go largely unchanged despite Trump attacks, Littler says
However, the firm found that a growing share of employers are concerned about the potential for DEI-related litigation.
By Ryan Golden • May 7, 2025 -
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Jury returns win for Levi Strauss in sex discrimination case
The outcome is somewhat unusual, as employers often choose to settle in advance of a trial.
By Emilie Shumway • May 6, 2025 -
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Feds say states lack standing to challenge anti-harassment guidance
The government’s stance could be a strategic choice in anticipation of challenges to future agency guidance, said Jonathan Segal, partner at Duane Morris.
By Ryan Golden • May 5, 2025 -
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Associate professor sues Kansas State University for alleged transgender bias
A transgender faculty member claimed his supervisor forced him to drastically cut short his leave to recover from a hysterectomy, according to the lawsuit.
By Laurel Kalser • May 5, 2025
