Wells Fargo faces lawsuit for alleged sham DEI hiring effort

The bank is said to have interviewed diverse candidates for jobs that were already filled or for which they weren’t qualified to polish its DEI credentials.

By Robert Freedman • July 30, 2024

Jury awards $22.1M to Wells Fargo director laid off after WFH accommodation request

A judge said it wasn’t clear whether the employer engaged in “genuine discourse” about the ADA request.

By Kate Tornone • July 29, 2024

Legal executives’ pay dropped after years of gains: report

But companies lavished compensation on chief compliance officers as the role has become essential in many regulated industries.

By Justin Bachman • July 25, 2024

How big firms are trying to keep lawyers from burning out

Resource management efforts seek to match lawyers’ skills with legal matters and divide work more equitably, while treating career development as a crucial DEI element.

By Justin Bachman • July 24, 2024

Construction firm to pay $50K to settle claim it retaliated against HR manager for investigating harassment

Pro Pallet allegedly chastised the HR manager for investigating the complaint, reassigned major parts of her job to others, and excluded her from meetings.

By Ginger Christ • July 17, 2024

Disability nonprofit will pay over $1M for allegedly failing to accommodate deaf workers

The EEOC’s recently updated guidance on the ADA and hearing disabilities addresses some of the accommodation issues raised in the case.

By Laurel Kalser • July 8, 2024

Title VII’s future will be shaped by AI, recent SCOTUS rulings, attorneys say

The law’s anti-discrimination provisions remain a topic of complex debate, and sources who spoke to HR Dive expect the conversation to carry on well into the next several years.

By Ryan Golden • July 1, 2024

Employer support for flexible work remains strong, SHRM survey indicates

The organization also asked employers about menopause benefits for the first time in the history of its annual employee benefits survey.

By Ryan Golden • June 27, 2024

How GCs can succeed as public company directors

Lawyers wanting to serve on boards must consider a company’s business more broadly and leverage their legal training, according to an expert panel.

By Justin Bachman • June 26, 2024

GC, CCO roles can protect PE firms as SEC steps up AI scrutiny

For private equity, with its cutting edge use of new technology, having both a GC and a compliance officer protecting a firm can be a risk management difference maker.

By Allison Rosner and Craig Donaldson • June 25, 2024

Culture wars are invading the workplace. Call the lawyers.

Trump and Biden aren’t just a voter problem. Politics is creating “cultural flashpoints” as personal political expression roils many companies.

By Justin Bachman • June 21, 2024

Nextdoor’s new GC on AI, moving in-house and why outside firms are critical

The hyperlocal social network promoted Sophia Contreras Schwartz to general counsel this spring amid a management overhaul.

By Justin Bachman • June 18, 2024

Law firm allows associates to ‘test drive’ in-house role

Many lawyers consider moving in-house, so Husch Blackwell is helping its talent explore those roles while gaining insights to better serve clients, the firm says.

By Lisa Burden • June 14, 2024

Gender diversity momentum stalls across U.S. corporate boards on Russell 3000

At the current rate, gender parity and 20% women of color representation on boards won’t occur until 2045, a report shows.

By Carolyn Crist • June 14, 2024

In-house counsel compensation rose 4%, in line with inflation

Median compensation for in-house counsel rose modestly this year as the incidence of signing bonuses declined.

By Justin Bachman • June 12, 2024

How to factor all genders into pay equity discussions

Generally, discussions about pay equity focus on the gender pay gap between men and women but fail to consider those who identify as nonbinary and to address intersectionality.

By Ginger Christ • June 12, 2024

Picking the best path for a career in eDiscovery

The eDiscovery space offers abundant economic and professional opportunities to those willing to put in the work.

By Jonathan Moody • June 12, 2024

Uber loses gig worker court decision

The battle over whether gig workers are independent contractors continues. A separate court case will decide the legality of a Lyft- and Uber-backed ballot measure in California that would define them as such.

By Dan Zukowski • June 11, 2024

DEI backlash won’t halt workplace initiatives, most leaders say

Nearly all leaders said they believe DEI is important for its positive impact on recruiting, hiring and retention, a survey finds.

By Carolyn Crist • June 7, 2024

Lawsuit says uniform employment screening can be discriminatory

Companies are advised to review their practices after EEOC goes after Sheetz for the disparate impact of a policy that treats all job applicants the same. 

By Robert Freedman • June 6, 2024

Listen more, talk less to get in-house role, recruiter says

Prepare for questions you know you’re going to be asked to help ensure you give succinct answers, says Brittney McDonough of BarkerGilmore.

By Robert Freedman • May 6, 2024

How women counsel can up their board chances

A good start is to network and talk with recruiters while you’re still in your in-house or outside counsel role, the head of an executive network says.

By Robert Freedman • May 3, 2024

Think like a business person to move in-house, recruiter says

Being on top of a legal specialty is crucial but you must think beyond that to apply your skills in a way that can help an organization move towards its goals.

By Robert Freedman • April 30, 2024

How to negotiate higher in-house compensation

Despite what the hiring manager says, there’s often more money available if a company wants to hire you, in-house legal specialists say.

By Robert Freedman • April 18, 2024

Multiple pathways for legal pros to move into biotech GC role

The industry is expected to grow 14% over the next decade, providing opportunity for legal professionals attracted to the unique challenges in the life sciences.

By Amy Katz • April 15, 2024