A federal jury in Colorado has ordered the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) to pay $11.5 million to a former employee after finding SHRM liable for racial discrimination and retaliation. After the verdict, the key question for HR is…
Employment Law
Think it’s OK to agree with other employers not to recruit their employees if they won’t go after yours? Think again. That kind of arrangement can get you into some legal trouble. Just ask a group of asset and wealth…
With winter coming, every storm puts the same three questions in HR’s inbox: Are we open today, who has to be here, and how is everyone getting paid? Recent snow day lawsuits are a reminder to check that your inclement…
A new ruling in a case from Alabama provides valuable insight for HR pros on the requirements of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). In the ruling, a federal appeals court revived a former FedEx employee’s claim that the…
Misclassification is front and center again after Minnesota’s attorney general secured an $800K settlement over tightly controlled delivery work that looked more like employment than independent contracting. Every time managers lean on "1099s" who have set shifts, must follow company…
How far can HR go to regulate employee messages on work uniforms? A new federal appeals court decision on a Black Lives Matter (BLM) controversy provides valuable guidance. The case began after employees at a Minnesota Home Depot displayed "BLM"…
State regulators in California have imposed a substantial misclassification penalty on a global employer. It's yet another reminder for HR pros: Treating workers as independent contractors when they should be classified as employees can be a very expensive mistake. States…
Most HR leaders know that rejecting a promotion candidate solely because of age is unlawful age discrimination. But a new federal court ruling warns that even choosing a younger candidate without posting the job can raise the same legal risks.…
This wage claim shows how everyday workplace routines like security checks can turn into multimillion-dollar liabilities. Retail giant Target has agreed to pay $4.6 million to settle charges that it violated New Jersey law by failing to pay warehouse workers…
Workplace investigations are among HR’s most difficult tasks, especially when harassment allegations are involved. Yet one serious risk often goes unnoticed: The risk of a defamation claim from the accused employee. A decision from a federal court in Ohio offers…
Heads up, HR pros: Misclassifying workers as independent contractors when they are really employees can end up being an expensive mistake. For the second time in a matter of months, a state attorney general’s office has recovered millions in a…
COVID may feel like a thing of the past, but its legal fallout continues. A Pennsylvania school worker’s religious accommodation claim from the pandemic years just failed in court -- a reminder that these disputes are still playing out. Religious…
A $900,000 settlement in Washington shows how easily employers can stumble on pay transparency compliance when job postings lack required pay ranges. The Washington case centers on Domino’s franchisees accused of leaving pay range details out of job postings, an…
As global hiring expands, Employer of Record software has become an essential solution for HR teams seeking to manage international talent efficiently and remain compliant with local laws. Often called an EOR, this model lets a third-party provider act as…
When it comes to nursing rights at work, a Pennsylvania court just sent a clear message: Mishandling accommodation requests for pumping breaks can create serious liability for employers. In 2021, Madison Weaver was working as a customer service agent for…
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is suing to block the Trump administration’s new $100,000 fee on H-1B visas, arguing it would drive up labor costs and limit access to global talent. For most employers, it’s an unbudgeted expense – a…
