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Single Racial Slur Can Establish Harassment Claim in 3rd Circuit

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In March 2010, staffing-placement agency STI Group hired two African-American males, “Leon” and “Dave,” as general laborers to work at Chesapeake Energy Corporation. Leon and Dave reported the incident to a different supervisor and were fired 2 weeks later. Disparate treatment discrimination. Disparate impact discrimination.

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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.” 22 states pass Crown Act — more next?

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4 Ways HR Analytics Can Improve Workplace Diversity

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There are multiple studies showing that diversity improves organizational bottom lines: McKinsey quarterly reported that between 2008 and 2010, companies with more diverse teams were top financial performers, and according to a study by Lu Hong and Scott E. Eliminating Workforce Discrimination with Big Data.

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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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Has 50 Years of Equal Pay Legislation Done Enough to Level the Playing Field? Not Even Close.

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The first page reads simply: “AN ACT TO Prevent discrimination, as regards terms and conditions of employment, between men and women.” On one hand, the Equal Pay Act 1970 formed the cornerstone of a cutting-edge pay equity reporting regime. Note: there is currently a moratorium on gender pay gap reporting in 2020 due to COVID-19.

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Employers: Ongoing Measurement Key to Successful DEI Efforts

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The Wall Street Journal reports that, “Twenty years ago, Coca-Cola Co. million to settle a race-discrimination class-action lawsuit, one of the largest such settlements in U.S. The WSJ notes that, “At Coke, a sense of complacency set in, especially after the company shifted to focus on gender diversity” around 2010. history. …

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Why the Next Equal Pay Case Matters to Every Employer

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Under the UK’s Equality Act 2010 , men and women performing equal work are entitled to equal pay, unless a pay difference can be justified. Next’s gender pay gap report for 2022 revealed a mean gender pay gap of 31.2% For the first time, intersectional discrimination has also been defined in EU legislation. compared to 24.2%