In TransUnion LLC v. Ramirez, 594 U.S. (2021) the United States Supreme Court held that class members who suffered no actual injury could not recover damages because they lacked Article III standing. Although TransUnion involved a class of individuals who sued TransUnion in federal court under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the case raises issues for employers to consider when defending employment law class actions in federal court.
Archives for June 2021
The Boss Is Back on Broadway. The Workers Are Coming Back, Too.
Broadway took its first steps back with the return of Bruce Springsteen’s show, and no one is happier than Jim Barry, an usher at the St. James Theater for 20 years.
3 key parts of a good hybrid work plan, according to a workplace scientist
Many people returning to the workplace this summer will be doing so on a hybrid schedule, where they commute into the office for part of the week and spend the rest of their time at home.
What You Should Not Say When Employees Return to Work
Fox News to pay $1 million for sexual harassment and job retaliation violations
The New York City Commission on Human Rights has fined Fox News $1 million, the largest penalty in its history, for violations of laws protecting against sexual harassment and job retaliation.
The Great Resignation: How employers drove workers to quit [UK]
Since the pandemic, employees are leaving the workforce or switching jobs in droves. For many, employers have played a big part in why they’re walking away.
It’s Time For Workers To Get Compensated For Home Offices And Child-Care Expenses, Commuting Costs And Mental-Health Support
Now’s the time for workers to use their leverage.
Like Christmas in June: More companies are dangling bonuses to attract workers
Businesses are handing out bonuses like it’s Christmas amid a hiring crunch, according to recent data from a payroll firm.
One way to boost vaccination rates? Give workers paid time off, research suggests
When it comes to convincing more Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19, giving them paid time off could go a long way toward getting the U.S. closer to the herd immunity that experts say is needed as variants of the deadly virus spread, new research shows.
How HR and Technology Will Continue to Shake Up the Post-Pandemic Workforce
As businesses plan for what’s next, marrying HR and technology can help employers better prioritize employee well-being, facilitate communication and more.
Preparing The Workforce Of The Future
The global workforce is primed for massive, permanent change. Automation and advances in AI continue to push outdated business practices to the end of their lifecycle.
Fox News agrees to a $1 million penalty after workplace culture investigation.
Fox News agreed to pay a $1 million penalty under a settlement reached last week with the New York City Commission on Human Rights.
‘We spend most of our waking lives at work’: why workplace equality is key for LGBTQ equality
June is LGBTQ Pride month, chosen to commemorate the Stonewall Riots that took place in New York City on June 28, 1969 in response to police violence against LGBTQ people.
Unconventional Advice For Workplace Leaders: Work Less
For most of us, employees and owners alike, logging on early and staying on late was a way to both rise to the top of your workplace or drive your company to the top.
Supreme Court Reinvigorates Property Rights of Employers
Union organizing often collides with an employer’s private property rights. In a decision issued this month, Cedar Point Nursery v. Hassid, the United States Supreme Court ruled in favor of the right to protect private property against intrusion by union organizers.
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