Lyft Inc. recently agreed to pay more than $2.1 million to settle a lawsuit filed by the federal government. Here’s what happened – and what finance can learn from the company’s expensive mistake. Recruiting Tactics Face Scrutiny According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in 2021 and 2022, Lyft made “numerous false and misleading claims” […]
As senior leaders in the company, you and your peers are probably pretty confident in handling most issues that come up in the workplace. But the managers who are not well-versed in employment law will need to lean into HR’s expertise to avoid an expensive mistake — like this recent retaliation case. Is Former Employee […]
Lilly Ledbetter, a former Goodyear employee who became the face of the pay equity movement, died last month at age 86. Here’s a look at her story, legacy and the fair pay legislation named in her honor. First things first: The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act is a significant piece of legislation because it greatly […]
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 health insurance costs in line is to implement a tobacco surcharge. And if that’s a strategy you use (or are considering), you’ll probably want to watch a proposed […]
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 a freight railroad company that operates in the Eastern U.S. In November 2018, two employees […]
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 Health Violations In July 2023, an OSHA investigation determined Blacktip Boatworks LLC jeopardized the safety […]
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 to watch: On the Supreme Court’s Calendar Two cases have already been scheduled for oral arguments. One will be heard next week — and another will be heard in early November. Employee […]
An employer in Florida has agreed to pay $47,480 in damages to resolve a pregnancy accommodation charge, the EEOC recently announced. The agreement represents the first-ever settlement resolving a Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) complaint made to the EEOC. But the agency’s not stopping there. It has recently filed several PWFA lawsuits against employers. Here’s […]
Some of the biggest companies are ending their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives — and doing so quickly. In all of the cases above, pressure by conservative activist Robby Starbuck forced the companies’ hands. Brown-Forman, for example, emailed Starbuck of its decision to ditch DEI just days after receiving complaints. Employees of companies that […]
