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Religious Accommodations: New Decision Says Accommodating Trucker’s Religious Beliefs Against Working Alongside Women Involved Undue Hardship

By Jennifer Carsen Aug 1, 2002 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 18, 2015

David Virts was an “over-the-road” truck driver at Consolidated Freightways Corp.’s Nashville, Tenn., terminal. Virts refused to go on overnight “sleeper runs” with female drivers because it would violate his religious beliefs. Now a federal appeals court has ruled that the trucking company wasn’t required to accommodate Virts because it would have been an undue […]

Supreme Court Defers Illegal Worker Racketeering Case

By jessica Jun 14, 2006 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 18, 2015

The U.S. Supreme Court has deferred ruling on a closely watched lawsuit that poses the question of whether an employer can be sued under the federal racketeering and organized crime law for recruiting illegal immigrants with the purpose of suppressing salaries for legal workers.

Survey Says: Some Successfully Reducing Healthcare Costs

By Stephen Bruce, PhD, PHR Jun 24, 2010 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Jun 24, 2010

By Stephen D. Bruce, PHR Editor, HR Daily Advisor Just My E-pinion In today’s Advisor, we’ve got the results of the healthcare survey in which 1,400 readers participated. The most hopeful news? There is some indication that some companies are bringing healthcare costs under control. The findings are interesting and will be useful to all […]

5 Steps to Leadership

By Bob Brady Jul 27, 2007 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Jul 27, 2007

Just My E-pinionBy Vicki Anderson, HR Consultant Our guest columnist says that instead of asking “Why can’t my people just do their job?” you should find ways to lead them to want to do it. When deadlines are pressing and everyone’s whining, when you’ve reminded someone of a task for the umpteenth time, or when […]

News Notes: Supreme Court Upholds Tough Standard For Polling Union Workers

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Mar 1, 1998 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 19, 2015

The U.S. Supreme Court has clarified the rules for when employers can poll unionized workers about their support for the union.The case involved a Mack Truck dealership that had recently changed ownership. Several employees allegedly made statements to the new employer indicating they did not want to be part of the existing union. When the […]

Sports Agency and Former Employee Take (non) Competition into Courtroom

By Kyla Stott-Jess Nov 6, 2011 Northern Exposure

Updated: Nov 6, 2011

By Kyla Stott-Jess Hollywood’s portrayal of sports agencies presents a world that is dramatic and cut-throat, with ambitious sports agents competing for the chance to represent talented athletes. A recent court decision in Alberta brought this competitive business into the courtroom when a sports agency squared off against a former employee. It also provides several […]

Report: Fewer FLSA Cases Filed in 2011 than 2010

By Liza Casabona May 16, 2012 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 16, 2012

The number of Fair Labor Standards Act civil lawsuits filed in 2011 declined 7.2 percent, according to a recent report by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts. In all, 6,335 FLSA cases were commenced in district courts nationwide during the 12-month period ended Sept. 30, 2011, down from 6,825 during the same period in […]