This case highlights the importance of making sure managers follow company policies to the letter. When they don't, it can lead to legal headaches like this one. In Roberts v. Gestamp West Virginia, the Fourth Circuit gave a fired employee…
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Lyft Inc. recently agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by the federal government. Among other things, the company will pay a $2.1 million fine. Here’s what happened – and what HR can learn from it. Recruiting Tactics Face Scrutiny In…
Workplace flexibility is one of employees' top demands for work-life balance, but it brings up some confusing situations. For example, is commute time compensable under the FLSA when employees split their work time between the office and home on alternating…
Here's a tricky question for you: Should an employee still be considered on FMLA leave when he's answering work email or phone calls? Yes, as long as the employee is only answering email or calls on a sporadic basis, his…
As an HR professional, you know some conversations must be handled carefully to avoid a retaliation lawsuit. But sometimes your managers, including company leaders in the C-suite, may not realize that – and their words can end up costing the…
You probably realize how powerful your words can be when you praise someone for a job well done. By recognizing an employee at just the right time with just the right words, you can impact that individual – and your…
Many paycheck-advance products, such as earned-wage access, are consumer loans, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently stated. Under a recently released proposed interpretive rule, the CFPB also announced the Truth in Lending Act and Regulation Z would apply to…
An employee who was fired after an absence related to migraines filed an FMLA lawsuit against his former employer. The Third Circuit recently issued its second ruling in the long-running legal dispute. Here’s what happened – and what HR can…
With open enrollment season underway, you’re probably looking for ways to offer a competitive benefits package – without blowing the budget. One common way to help keep costs in line is to implement a tobacco surcharge. And if that’s a…
A recycling plant in Wisconsin faces more than $202,000 in penalties after OSHA found repeat violations at a follow-up inspection. The case provides yet another example of how exposure to chemical hazards can be expensive for employers. Ongoing Chemical Hazards…
The IRS has updated its specs for e-filing Form 1099. If you're using any independent contractors, you'll need this info as you head into year-end. This latest round of updates was contained in Publication 1220. The publication contains pertinent details…
If you’ve been wondering how artificial intelligence (AI) could impact your HR career, you aren’t alone. Practically everyone, from Hollywood A-listers to your peers in HR, has pondered what AI means for their job security. Study Reveals HR Jobs…
A national employer is the latest to find itself on the wrong end of an OSHA whistleblower investigation. Here’s what happened at a Georgia worksite that turned out to be a six-figure mistake. Terminations Prompt Whistleblower Investigation CSX Transportation is…
The U.S. Supreme Court’s 2024-25 term opened this week – and several employment issues are already on the docket. Here are six cases that need to be on your radar: On the Supreme Court’s Calendar Here's what's on the Court's…
Word to the wise: When OSHA comes knocking, take the visit seriously the first time around. Otherwise, the penalties can really pile up, as a boat manufacturer in Florida recently learned the hard way. Here’s what happened. Workplace Safety and…
Heads up, HR: The EEOC has recently taken several employers to task for alleged pregnancy discrimination in violation of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). In early September, the agency filed its first-ever PWFA lawsuit and negotiated its first successful…
