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Union to pay $1.65M for race discrimination settlement — and the case goes on

HR Morning

million to settle part of a race discrimination suit that was first filed in 1971 — and will continue. . Local 25 of the Sheet Metal Workers’ International Association and its associated apprenticeship school have settled race discrimination claims made by the EEOC. A labor union and its apprenticeship program will pay $1.65

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EEOC Issues National Origin Guidance

HRWatchdog

California also has strict rules prohibiting national origin discrimination. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued updated enforcement guidance on national origin discrimination. This guidance was last updated in 2002. Gail Cecchettini Whaley, CalChamber Employment Law Counsel/Content.

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Is obesity a disability under ADA?

Business Management Daily

Final note: Some workers are protected from obesity discrimination; more may soon be. Michigan has banned obesity discrimination in employment since 1977. Weight discrimination is unlawful in San Francisco; Santa Fe, N.M.; The ADA was enacted 18 years ago, but it’s still one of the most misunderstood employment laws.

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Does the ADA Require Noncompetitive Transfers? Courts Remain Split

HR Daily Advisor

It also pointed to its own precedent that “employers are only required to provide ‘alternative employment opportunities reasonably available under the employer’s existing policies.’” ( Terrell v. Supreme Court ruled in 2002 ( U.S. USAir , 132 F.3d 3d 621, 627 (11th Cir. Airways, Inc. Barnett , 122 S. Conclusion.

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How AI Can Remove Bias From The Hiring Process And Promote Diversity And Inclusion

Thrive Global

CognitIOn, the nucleus of Modern Hire’s platform, merges expertise in industrial-organizational psychology, talent selection science, advanced analytics, candidate experience, employment law, data science and the practical application of ethical AI. How is Modern Hire’s approach and technology different?

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Did Employee’s Headaches Trigger the Interactive Process?

HR Daily Advisor

The New Jersey Appellate Division recently ordered a new trial to determine whether an employer failed to engage in the interactive process and accommodate an employee who was terminated after he complained about headache pain. In 2002, “Timothy” began working for Gregory Press, Inc., His case proceeded to trial.

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These Employment Laws Work to Safeguard Pay Equity for All

HR Digest

Employment laws are constantly evolving and pay equity remains a hot topic of discussion. While stable sounds like a positive word, their research implies that the pay inequality between men and women is similar to the numbers from 2002, with women earning 82 percent of what their male counterparts earn.