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

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

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

DOL orders staff not to enforce Biden-era independent contractor rule

The Labor Department is still considering whether to rescind the rule, which faces ongoing litigation, it said Thursday.

By Ryan Golden • May 2, 2025

Trump administration court filing may spell end of overtime final rule

The U.S. Department of Labor is still reconsidering the Biden-era effort to expand overtime pay eligibility, according to court documents.

By Ryan Golden • May 2, 2025

Job seeker says Paycom background check included twin brother’s charges

A job candidate — Rodney — said he lost out on a role at a manufacturing company because of charges belonging to his twin brother, Rod.

By Kate Tornone • May 2, 2025

National family leave bill gets fresh face, bipartisan support

Reps. Chrissy Houlahan and Stephanie Bice introduced the More Paid Leave for More Americans Act, which seeks to streamline interstate approaches to family leave.

By Caroline Colvin • May 1, 2025

4 data breach stories from 2025 so far

HR can play a big role in helping defend against cyberattacks, sources previously told HR Dive.

By Emilie Shumway • April 30, 2025

New Colorado bill would revamp landmark AI law to exempt small businesses

Lawmakers have until May 7 to approve the changes — which also include a longer ramp for implementation — to the antidiscrimination law.

By Ginger Christ • April 30, 2025

Clorox’s women-in-management hiring goal helps revive man’s bias lawsuit

A jury could determine the use of gender “representation targets” was evidence of discriminatory intent, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said.

By Ryan Golden • April 28, 2025

‘Discrete acts’ can lead to hostile work environment, California court holds

A transgender worker who alleged she was removed from a supervisory role at USPS, among other actions, can move forward with her hostile work environment claims.

By Laurel Kalser • April 28, 2025

‘I can’t find any help’: Employers scramble to solve worker shortages caused by immigration crackdowns

President Donald Trump recently said the government would seek to let some undocumented persons return to the country “if they’re good,” but he was scant on details.

By Ryan Golden • April 28, 2025

Set to open May 20, EEO-1 filing process will remove nonbinary categorization

Withholding the option to identify certain workers as nonbinary can put those who report in a difficult position, HR pros previously told HR Dive.

By Emilie Shumway • April 25, 2025

EEOC reportedly texts survey to professors asking if they’re Jewish or Israeli

An administrative judge for the agency criticized the move as a “complete overreach.”

By Ryan Golden • April 25, 2025

Trump’s order to cease enforcement of disparate-impact liability ‘highly illegal,’ EEOC judge says

The president said disparate-impact liability “undermines our national values” despite the concept being embedded in the amended Civil Rights Act.

By Ryan Golden • April 25, 2025

Sen. Cassidy proposes expanding benefits to independent contractors

In a white paper provided to the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, the Louisiana lawmaker suggested changes to make association health plans more accessible.

By Emilie Shumway • April 24, 2025

Ex-Sam’s Club worker drops data breach lawsuit

The retailer previously said it was investigating a potential cyber attack related to a vulnerability in a vendor’s file transfer software.

By Ryan Golden • Updated April 30, 2025

EEOC head taps Christian rights advocate for chief of staff

The choice suggests that EEOC could be doubling down on Christian rights in its approach to compliance. 

By Ginger Christ • April 23, 2025

HR should seek a DEI ‘refresh,’ not a reboot, says former top EEOC official

Diversity, equity and inclusion programs do not pose legal risks when done right, said Chai Feldblum, who decried the idea that DEI is a “legal minefield.”

By Ryan Golden • April 23, 2025

Blind worker to receive $250,000 for call center’s failure to accommodate

The Results Companies “did not avail itself of the free resources” offered to make a screen reader more compatible with its systems, per the lawsuit.

By Caroline Colvin • April 22, 2025

Former KPMG manager working remotely in Georgia can sue under New York law, court says

New York human rights laws protect “nonresidents who are not yet employed in the city or state but who proactively sought an actual city- or state-based job opportunity,” a court held.

By Laurel Kalser • April 21, 2025

SCOTUS holds ERISA complainants need not provide extra proof to show prohibited conduct

A unanimous court held that such proof was the burden of the defense — but also raised potential issues that could follow their decision.

By Emilie Shumway • April 21, 2025

Job offers exclusive to protected groups may present greatest DEI legal risk

Diversity, equity and inclusion mentions fell in federal disclosures since 2023, according to Bloomberg Law.

By Ryan Golden • April 21, 2025

Federal contractor civil rights watchdog places staff on leave amid layoff threat

Civil rights advocacy groups and lawmakers characterized the U.S. Department of Labor’s OFCCP restructuring as a serious blow to civil rights enforcement.

By Ryan Golden • April 18, 2025

Judge permanently bans EEOC from enforcing PWFA abortion provision on Catholic association

The Catholic Benefits Association previously received a preliminary injunction in September.

By Caroline Colvin • April 17, 2025

Retrial undoes $25M jury award to hotel worker who alleged gender pay bias

The victory comes after nearly eight years of litigation including an “odd” prior jury verdict awarding damages to the plaintiff, a former employee at Omni Hotels & Resorts.

By Ryan Golden • April 16, 2025