A seven-figure age discrimination verdict should turn the head of any HR pro. In a recent case from Ohio, a state appeals court upheld a jury’s decision to go big in favor of a long-term CPA who was let go…
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Background checks are essential to hiring – but even small compliance missteps can lead to significant legal risk and costly settlements. Barnes & Noble, for example, paid $600,000 after a single footnote in their disclosure form sparked litigation. For HR…
More employees feel left in the dark about their pay than HR leaders might expect: 22% disagree and another 29% strongly disagree that their employer is transparent about compensation, according to Payscale’s 2025 Fair Pay Impact Report. Trust gaps around…
A federal district court in Texas has struck down portions of the EEOC’s harassment guidance, ruling that the agency overstepped its authority by asserting that Title VII requires employers to accommodate transgender employees' bathroom access, pronoun usage and dress preferences.…
A federal appeals court struck down a court-ordered religious liberty training for Southwest’s attorneys. Even so, it affirmed a seven-figure jury verdict for a fired employee. The case carries critical lessons for HR teams handling post-litigation compliance. Here’s the latest…
Incorrect documentation of employee behavior can result in litigation, investigations, and allegations of discrimination or wrongful termination. These actions can negatively impact an organization’s reputation, plus lead to costly fines and penalties. In our interactive, instructor-led 90-minute event, you will…
What exactly are the FMLA notice requirements employees must meet before taking leave? The answer isn’t simple – and getting it wrong can expose employers to costly legal risks. That’s why HR professionals need to understand a new federal appeals…
Straight, white employees often faced an uphill fight in discrimination cases – until now. The Supreme Court just made clear that majority employees don’t have to meet a higher legal bar than anyone else. It’s a rare unanimous ruling from…
A federal judge in Louisiana ruled that the EEOC overstepped its authority by requiring elective abortion accommodations under the PWFA. This narrows the EEOC’s interpretation, but the law’s core protections still apply. The decision invalidates an EEOC rule that said…
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is the backbone of how you classify jobs, track time and pay employees. Slip up, and it’s more than a paperwork problem. In FY 2024 alone, the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division…
When an employee ties misconduct to a disability, HR has to weigh ADA compliance against policy enforcement. One misstep can trigger a lawsuit. A recent Fourth Circuit ruling clarifies that the ADA does not shield dishonesty or policy violations, even…
No one ever wants to receive an EEOC complaint. But a well-documented, fact-based response gives HR the opportunity to protect the organization and demonstrate compliance. At this point, it’s not about the employer’s investigation. EEOC Timelines: What HR Needs to…
AI is changing hiring fast. Workday’s AI hiring discrimination lawsuit sends a clear warning: failing to spot potential algorithmic bias can land employers in serious legal trouble. The Mobley v. Workday case highlights why HR leaders can’t afford to overlook…
What does a textbook case of unlawful retaliation look like? If the allegations in this case are true – as a jury believed to the tune of more than $3 million – then a recent lawsuit out of Tennessee is…
What Courts Focus On When Employees Are Fired While on FMLA Leave Whether the termination reason was documented before the FMLA request Whether the same rule or standard was applied to employees not on leave Whether timing was the only…
A Coast Guard reservist who is also a federal employee was entitled to differential pay while on active duty, the Supreme Court has ruled. In a 5-4 decision, the nation’s highest court rejected the Justice Department’s argument that a federal…
