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Amazon FMLA snafu led to firing of employee who took leave to care for wife, lawsuit claims

Amazon FMLA snafu led to firing of employee who took leave to care for wife, lawsuit claims

by nhrma | Jul 20, 2026 | Legal & Compliance

The plaintiff alleged that he repeatedly contacted Amazon’s HR staff to correct the error to no avail.  The plaintiff alleged that he repeatedly contacted Amazon’s HR staff to correct the error to no avail.  HR Dive – Latest News
Judge recommends trimming EEOC lawsuit, leaving one failure-to-accommodate claim

Judge recommends trimming EEOC lawsuit, leaving one failure-to-accommodate claim

by nhrma | Jul 20, 2026 | Legal & Compliance

The magistrate judge found insufficient evidence for EEOC’s retaliation and disparate treatment claims in the 2024 lawsuit.  The magistrate judge found insufficient evidence for EEOC’s retaliation and disparate treatment claims in the 2024 lawsuit.  HR Dive –...
Settled: 4 lawsuits that ended in payouts this month

Settled: 4 lawsuits that ended in payouts this month

by nhrma | Jul 20, 2026 | HR Compliance News

The settlements ranged from $150,000 to $2 million, court records show.
What the new Virginia Employment Laws mean for employers

What the new Virginia Employment Laws mean for employers

by nhrma | Jul 20, 2026 | HR Compliance News

Virginia has enacted the most significant employment legislation in years, and the changes are bound to affect every corner of the workplace. Most of these new Virginia employment laws took effect on July 1, 2026, although several will roll out on delayed timelines...
New Wage Settlement: Worker Misclassification Leads to $243K Payout

New Wage Settlement: Worker Misclassification Leads to $243K Payout

by nhrma | Jul 20, 2026 | HR Compliance News

A D.C. hospitality business will pay more than $243,000 after an investigation found worker misclassification and other wage and hour violations affecting more than 270 workers.  The case shows that compliance risk doesn’t stop at the federal level – local...
Title VI Shift: DOL Rescinds Disparate Impact Rules for Funding Recipients

Title VI Shift: DOL Rescinds Disparate Impact Rules for Funding Recipients

by nhrma | Jul 19, 2026 | Employment Law

The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a final rule rescinding portions of its Title VI regulations that addressed disparate impact liability for recipients of federal financial assistance. The rule took effect July 2, 2026. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964...
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