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4 Ways to Create an LGBT Friendly Workplace

Cornerstone On Demand

While this number may seem small, note that a reported 50 percent of LGBT workers choose not to disclose their sexual orientation at work out of fear they might miss out on promotions, be discriminated against or treated differently. While inclusive policies have improved, corporate America still has a long way to go.

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Lithuania’s Path Toward Shrinking the Gender Pay Gap Under EU Directive

Trusaic

Lithuania’s Labour Code was introduced on June 4, 2002. Thus, employers should act now to update their HR practices and policies to prepare for the in-depth requirements of the EU Directive. Account for intersectional discrimination in pay practices and consider the needs of workers with disabilities.

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The Gender Pay Gap in the US: Persisting Disparity and the Need for Workplace Changes

HR Digest

And while that’s an improvement from the 80 cents on the dollar earned in 2002, it’s a far cry from the major gains women made in the two decades prior, going from a mere 65 cents per dollar in 1982. New research suggests that family-friendly policies in the U.S. may be keeping the pay gap from closing.

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3 Actionable Ways to Support Your LGBTQ+ Employees During Pride Month

Bonusly

However, 20% of LGBTQ+ Americans have experienced discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity when applying for jobs, which jumps up to 32% for LGBTQ+ folks who are people of color. Audit your policies. Are you using equitable language in your policies, like changing “maternity leave” to “parental leave”?

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Finally, the EEOC has come around on arbitration agreements as a condition of employment

The Employer Handbook

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission released this Policy Statement in which it posited that “agreements that mandate binding arbitration of discrimination claims as a condition of employment are contrary to the fundamental principles evinced in [the federal anti-discrimination laws it enforces.]” 279 (2002).

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Investment Law Group Leverages Risk Management

Embroker

The Investment Law Group was founded in 2002 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia. One of the key challenges that firms such as Investment Law Group face is finding the right insurance partner with the best policies. find a policy. find a policy. A+ coverage on best-in-class Lawyer’s Professional Liability Insurance.

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Next up on the EEOC’s radar: age discrimination

Ohio Employer's Law

This year, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act turns 50. Which means the law itself has been protected from age discrimination for a decade (rim shot). According to the EEOC, “The meeting will explore the state of age discrimination in America today and the challenges it poses for the future.”. Yesterday I signed that act.