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UK Equality Act 2010 (Amendment) Regulations Take Effect

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Equality Act 2010 Amendment Regulations retain elements of EU law relating to specific discrimination protections. They are also protected against pregnancy and maternity discrimination at work. Less favorable treatment regarding breastfeeding in the workplace constitutes direct discrimination based on sex.

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Why hair discrimination should be the next focus for DEI progress

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In the last four years, 22 states have adopted versions of the Crown Act , first passed in California in 2019 to prohibit employers from discriminating based on hair style and texture that is commonly associated with a particular race or national origin. I want employers to think about their environment.”

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HR Moves: HR shakeups at Tesla and Boeing as shares slump

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Zakiya Carr Johnson is tasked with helping the department decrease discrimination and turnover of underrepresented groups. Secretary of State Antony Blinken hired a new chief diversity and inclusion officer in April, according to NBC News.

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Birmingham City Council Faces Bankruptcy in Equal Pay Dispute

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Background to pay discrimination claims Equal pay disputes are not new to the largest local authority in Europe. Birmingham City Council’s equal pay challenges began in 2010 when more than 4,000 female workers won the right to equal pay. But the Council’s financial challenge goes beyond pay discrimination.

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10 Real-Life Examples of Mental Health Discrimination at Work

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And while today mental health has become less stigmatized, unfortunately mental health discrimination still occurs. And one place this discrimination can be particularly impactful is in the workplace. Unfortunately, discrimination accusations are on the rise. That’s an increase of 20% from 2010.

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The Pregnancy Discrimination Act: A Critical Step Towards Women’s Equality

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“It is illegal to discriminate on the basis of pregnancy or gender. Intertwined with this law is another closely related initiative enacted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission : The Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA). Pregnancy Discrimination & Harassment. It is not illegal to talk about it.”. Sheryl Sandberg.

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Goldman Sachs, the NFL and the Gender Pay Gap

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Two major organizations, the NFL and investment bank Goldman Sachs, are facing fallout amid accusations of workplace discrimination and the gender pay gap. Goldman Sachs settlement Following a gender discrimination class action lawsuit which began in 2010, investment bank Goldman Sachs agreed to pay $215 million in settlement.