Compliance
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Wearables at work can break the law if employers aren’t careful, EEOC warns
A newly released fact sheet by the commission explains how employers may approach and use wearable technology, like smart watches, in the workplace.
By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 20, 2024 -
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Final rule to overhaul H-1B visa eligibility requirements takes effect Jan. 17
Employers should be prepared for potential disruption caused by the rule, attorneys for law firm Fragomen wrote this week.
By Ryan Golden • Dec. 19, 2024 -
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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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DOL: Managers cannot take pooled tips — even if they also perform tipped work
However, managers may keep tips based on services that they directly and solely provide, U.S. Department of Labor Administrator Jessica Looman wrote in an opinion letter.
By Emilie Shumway • Dec. 19, 2024 -
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SCOTUS sends NLRB ‘successor bar’ rule case back for post-Chevron analysis
The high court said an appeals court would need to consider what effect the reversal of federal agency deference standards had on a Puerto Rico hospital’s labor dispute.
By Ryan Golden • Dec. 18, 2024 -
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Biden names Gwynne Wilcox NLRB chair
President-elect Donald Trump likely will designate his own chair of the board when he takes office in January.
By Ginger Christ • Dec. 18, 2024 -
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Trump says he intends to fire federal workers who don’t return to the office
The statement sets up the potential for a legal battle involving the administration, federal workers’ unions and workers with disabilities.
By Emilie Shumway • Dec. 17, 2024 -
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3 in 4 employers aren’t prepared for pay transparency laws
By the end of 2026, at least 14 U.S. states, four Canadian provinces and all European Union countries will have pay transparency laws in place.
By Ginger Christ • Dec. 17, 2024 -
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DOL withdraws tip credit rule
The news comes months after the 5th Circuit vacated the U.S. Department of Labor’s effort to institute an “80/20” framework for dual-job workers.
By Ryan Golden • Updated Dec. 16, 2024 -
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NLRB: ‘Love is Blind’ contestants are employees
Reality television is known for subjecting participants to intense conditions and ironclad nondisclosure agreements.
By Emilie Shumway • Dec. 16, 2024 -
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4 not-so-nice holiday compliance pitfalls for HR to avoid
Employers should think through how to handle inappropriate gifts, alcohol and workplace decorations in advance, attorney Jonathan Segal said.
By Ryan Golden • Dec. 13, 2024 -
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Netflix HR exec says ‘we have not pulled back’ parental leave policy despite report
The Wall Street Journal said Thursday that the company rolled back its policy permitting “unlimited” leave to employees for the first year after their child’s birth.
By Ryan Golden • Dec. 13, 2024 -
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NLRB set for Republican majority after Senate halts McFerran nomination
A representative for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce congratulated the Senate; AFL-CIO's president said it “voted against the working people of this country.”
By Caroline Colvin • Dec. 12, 2024 -
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Judge blocks rule strengthening protections for temporary farmworkers nationwide
The regulation, which grants organizing and safety protections to H-2A visa holders, had already been overturned in a number of states.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 12, 2024 -
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Election creates uncertainty for employee benefits, WTW analysts say
Some regulatory actions should proceed as planned, but the Trump administration is likely to shift priorities on topics like healthcare, according to the firm’s Dec. 4 virtual event.
By Ryan Golden • Dec. 12, 2024 -
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Retailer to pay $107K to settle allegations it allowed manager to sexually harass teen employee
EEOC has been especially focused on enforcing sexual harassment law with respect to teenage workers in recent years.
By Emilie Shumway • Dec. 11, 2024 -
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Applicant’s background check incorrectly reported a warrant for her arrest, lawsuit claims
Sterling Infosystems would have discovered the inaccuracy had it conducted even a cursory review of widely available court records, according to the complaint.
By Laurel Kalser • Dec. 10, 2024 -
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Outfox Hospitality faces $3.8M in labor penalties
The Illinois Department of Labor seeks back wages from the bankrupt retailer for failing to give workers 60 days’ notice before they were laid off.
By Jessica Loder • Dec. 10, 2024 -
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FTC orders a building services contractor to end no-hire agreement
The company’s policy prevented workers from negotiating better wages, benefits and working conditions, the FTC said.
By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 10, 2024 -
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Ride-hailing service failed to hire, accommodate hearing-impaired driver candidates, EEOC claims
Employers “too often” make incorrect assumptions about deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals’ capabilities, an agency official said Dec. 6.
By Ryan Golden • Dec. 9, 2024 -
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EEOC: Psychiatric center allegedly prioritized, promoted less qualified male therapist over female co-workers
The center hired a male therapist for a subordinate position and promoted him multiple times, each time paying him a higher salary than more experienced female therapists, EEOC alleged.
By Laurel Kalser • Dec. 9, 2024 -
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Southwest disputes reports its DEI program violated the law
The advocacy group claimed it was a “victory,” but the DOL letter indicated no wrongdoing. Southwest said it “will continue to recruit, hire, and retain" a diverse workforce while being compliant.
By Caroline Colvin • Dec. 9, 2024 -
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Column // Pay transparencyBack to Basics: What is HR’s role in pay transparency?
Several states have implemented pay disclosure requirements, but HR should go beyond compliance and create overarching pay philosophies, attorneys at a SHRM event said.
By Ryan Golden • Dec. 6, 2024 -
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Ex-Apple employees defrauded company via charity scheme, California prosecutors say
The group of six allegedly extracted some $152,000 from Apple alone and may face jail time if convicted.
By Ryan Golden • Dec. 6, 2024 -
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DOL kills apprenticeship rule aimed to raise labor standards, increase DEI
Lawmakers and business groups objected to the burden the rule might place on small businesses and expressed concerns regarding its diversity proposals.
By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 6, 2024 -
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Court blocks Target’s attempt to move, dismiss DEI-related shareholder suit
The lawsuit argued that Target’s “DEI/ESG mandates” had a “known risk of adverse customer reactions,” and should have therefore been disclosed in investor statements.
By Caroline Colvin • Dec. 5, 2024
