Can employers have a formal policy against hiring obese workers? A hospital in Texas thinks so. More…

A recent survey shows that straight white males are no longer the dominant breadwinners in the U.S. More…

The American workplace has made substantial strides toward diversity — and while there’s still a lot of room for improvement, some minority employees are doing quite well in the compensation department, according to new research. More…

The Obama adminstration’s not letting up on employers any time soon. Latest evidence: A proposed 9.5% increase in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s budget. More…

The EEOC’s tilting at a new windmill: Companies that allegedly screen out the unemployed when considering candidates for open positions. More…

No, you can’t fire the white guy in order to fend off a discrimination claim by the Hispanic guy. More…

Why are discrimination claims against employers at an all-time high? More…

Not sure if this is good or bad news: The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has greatly reduced its backlog of discrimination complaints. More…

Federal courts haven’t exactly been clear on what qualifies as an “adverse action” on an employer’s part when it come to retaliation claims. So a recent ruling in Connecticut comes as good news. More…

Employers have been holding their breath since the passage of The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, waiting to see how broadly the statute will be applied in court.  A federal court ruling provides some reassuring news. More…