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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...
Nespresso must face African American’s race discrimination claim, court rules

Nespresso must face African American’s race discrimination claim, court rules

by nhrma | Jul 17, 2026 | HR Compliance News

Allegations by a former employee that she was denied promotions in favor of less qualified and less experienced White employees stated a cause of action under Title VII, the court said.

Secondhand harassment supports hostile work environment claim, 5th Circuit holds

by nhrma | Jul 17, 2026 | HR Compliance News

The plaintiff also showed that the employer’s investigation into her claims was “insufficiently prompt and thorough,” according to the decision.
Birthright Citizenship Ruling: What HR Needs to Know Now

Birthright Citizenship Ruling: What HR Needs to Know Now

by nhrma | Jul 16, 2026 | HR Compliance News

In Trump v. Barbara, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected the Administration’s attempt to limit birthright citizenship by executive action and left intact the Fourteenth Amendment’s guarantee that children born in the United States are U.S. citizens at birth, regardless of...
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