Pretium Packaging settles discrimination lawsuit with EEOC

The plastic container manufacturer will pay more than $252,000 and provide annual training as part of a settlement stemming from findings that it did not hire women for certain positions.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 15, 2023

Permanent remote I-9 review not expected before temporary allowance sunsets

Employers should prepare for the shift by standardizing a physical review process and creating recordkeeping rules, attorneys previously said.

By Kate Tornone • June 14, 2023

Overtime rule pushed to August; OSHA injury tracking expected this month

Employers will have to wait at least a few more months for some long-awaited regulatory changes, the U.S. Department of Labor said Tuesday.

By Kate Tornone • June 14, 2023

Judge adds $2.7M to jury award in Starbucks race discrimination case

The White plaintiff, a former regional director, alleged her race played a role in her firing after the company sought to mitigate damage following a 2018 racial profiling incident.

By Emilie Shumway • Updated Aug. 17, 2023

‘I need a mental health day’: How HR can both accommodate and appreciate disability at work

HR pros should check their stereotypes at the door, attorneys told SHRM attendees Tuesday.

By Caroline Colvin • June 14, 2023

4 tips to prepare for pay transparency

Pay transparency is an ongoing process, a global compensation leader said.

By Ginger Christ • June 13, 2023

NLRB returns to Obama-era independent contractor test

The ruling may open the door to more unionization, employment law attorneys say.

By Kate Tornone • June 13, 2023

Employer settles EEOC claim it fired recruiter for opposing age, race discrimination

R3 Government Solutions, LLC, will pay $82,500 to settle the bias allegations.

By Emilie Shumway • June 13, 2023

Independent contractor rule may be finalized by October, DOL indicates

DOL told a court Friday it is still reviewing some 54,000 stakeholder comments on its proposed rule.

By Kate Tornone • June 12, 2023

Despite recent losses, DOJ doubles down on antitrust enforcement

Other federal agencies have made moves to limit corporate collusion in recent months.

By Emilie Shumway • June 12, 2023

Domino’s franchisee settles claim it required non-U.S. citizen applicant to show green card

Several recent settlement agreements demonstrate a DOJ commitment to this area in recent years.

By Kathryn Moody • June 12, 2023

Wildfires show need for climate change-related federal protections for workers, advocacy group says

“This is not a one-time crisis,” a worker safety leader warned.

By Ginger Christ • June 9, 2023

AI at work: What HR needs to know

Artificial intelligence seems to be on everyone’s mind. What does this mean for the future of work?

By Caroline Colvin • June 8, 2023

OSHA cites Dollar General store days after shareholders call for safety audit

The discount chain, which earned a place in OSHA’s Severe Violator Enforcement Program in 2022, has racked up millions in penalties in recent years.

By Emilie Shumway • June 7, 2023

DOL: Nevada Sonic franchisee pays $71K for allegedly letting teens work impermissible hours

As employers gear up for summer hiring, they may want to double-check managers are trained on the FLSA’s requirements for teen workers, a “best practice” the DOL recommends for ensuring compliance.

By Laurel Kalser • June 6, 2023

Court denies Marriott class-action settlement on suspicion of collusion

The federal court characterized the parties’ handling of class claims as “questionable.”

By Ginger Christ • June 5, 2023

The fight against forced arbitration and NDAs comes piece by piece

“Our mission is for every protected class to not be subjected to these silencing mechanisms,” former Fox News host Gretchen Carlson told HR Dive.

By Katie Clarey • June 5, 2023

Training, policies key to complying with New York City’s weight and height bias ban

The law takes effect Wednesday, Nov. 22.

By Emilie Shumway • June 5, 2023

Supreme Court limits union’s strike protection

The union says the decision “opens the door” for corporations to sue workers.

By Ginger Christ • June 2, 2023

EEOC report berates construction for discrimination

After a yearlong investigation, the agency says construction stands out from other industries for “egregious incidents of harassment.”

By Joe Bousquin • June 2, 2023

Target, union workers reach resolution over job ad age discrimination claims

Target agreed to expand its job posting practices to target older workers.

By Ginger Christ • June 1, 2023

Disability Management Employer Coalition names new CEO

Bryon Bass stepped into the new role June 1. Current CEO Terri Rhodes will assist in the transition through December.

By Caroline Colvin • June 1, 2023

Holidays only sometimes count against FMLA leave entitlements, DOL affirms

Designation depends on whether the employee is taking the full week or only part of it.

By Emilie Shumway • May 31, 2023

US workers testing positive for marijuana after job accidents at a 25-year high, data shows

Quest Diagnostics’ latest Drug Testing Index provides “compelling evidence” that increased use of marijuana contributes to the risk of workplace injury, a safety expert said.

By Laurel Kalser • May 31, 2023

CROWN Act takes root in Texas

Hair bias is an extension of racial discrimination. What does this mean for employers?

By Caroline Colvin • May 30, 2023