Finding the plaintiff did not meet his burden of proving he was terminated in retaliation for engaging in False Claims Act (FCA)-protected activity, a jury returned a verdict for the former employer, a subsidiary of a publicly traded life sciences company.
Archives for November 1, 2022
How Colleges, Universities Can Prep for U.S. Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Decision
Over decades, hundreds of colleges and universities have worked to increase the racial diversity of their student bodies for a host of reasons ranging from eliminating past discriminatory practices to ensuring their students were exposed to people with diverse life experiences and outlooks to prepare them to succeed in an increasingly diverse marketplace.
1 More Hour of Sleep but 4 More Wage and Hour Problems as Daylight Saving Time Ends
On Sunday, November 6, 2022, at 2:00 a.m., daylight saving time will end. This World War I–era practice of turning back the clock one hour in the fall became a federal law in the United States when President Lyndon Johnson signed the Uniform Time Act in 1966. The jury is
Goldman Sachs Successful in Getting 401(k) Fee Class Action Dismissed
A New York district court recently summarily dismissed, with prejudice, a 401(k) plan participant’s putative class action complaint alleging breaches of fiduciary duty. Falberg v. Goldman Sachs Grp., Inc., No. 19-cv-9910, 2022 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 167064 (S.D.N.Y. Sep. 14, 2022). The Plaintiff alleged that the Plan fiduciary-Defendants breached their
Indeed’s Radical New Shift in Pricing Policy
Earlier this year, Indeed made a significant change in what information it gives candidates — that all job postings must have salary ranges even if the employer doesn’t want that. And now the job board is implementing another significant change: a shift from a pay-per-click to a pay-per-application pricing plan.
Instead of charging
ESG Considerations for Retirement Plans: A Moving Target
For those with an eye on ERISA and its fiduciary rules, the past few years have caused whiplash when it comes to environmental, social, and corporate governance (“ESG”) investments in retirement plans. With a new rule from the Department of Labor imminent, let’s review where we are, how we got
Thousands of Delta Airlines pilots vote overwhelmingly to authorize a strike
Almost 15,000 Delta Air Lines pilots voted to authorize a strike after negotiations for a new contract were paused due to the coronavirus pandemic.
How Women (and Everyone) Can Form Deeper Bonds to Fight Bias at Work
A conversation with Babson professor Tina Opie about digging deeper and bridging divides.
5 Harmful Ways Women Feel They Must Adapt in Corporate America
Companies need to build cultures that help women thrive — not just survive.
To Craft a Better Employee Experience, Collect the Right Data
Surveys, interviews, observation, and other tools can help you avoid “one-size-fits-none” policies.
Kroger settles religious discrimination claims over “rainbow” symbol
Kroger will pay $180,000 in settling religious discrimination claims filed on behalf of two workers who objected to wearing a symbol they saw as supporting the LGBTQ+ community, according to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Labor Scarcity Is a Bottleneck That’s Here to Stay
The supply chain is both on the mend and undeniably broken.
Understanding Why The Contingent Workforce Is Now An Executive Imperative
Today, the ability to hire and retain talent is top of mind in the C-suite, with more than three out every four executives saying it’s the most critical factor to achieving growth.
The Workforce Belongs to Millennial Employees — Here’s How to Keep Them Engaged
Millennials will comprise 75% of the workforce by the end of 2025; here’s what you need to know about attracting and retaining them.
Receptionist Fired for “Being Unhappy in the Workplace” Defended Online
Internet commenters were stunned after one former receptionist revealed why she was terminated by her previous employer.
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