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Should you include freelancers in your talent development program?

Fast Company The Future of Work

million more people began freelancing between 2014 and 2018. The report also found that freelancers place more value on skills training. workforce growth at a rate three times faster since 2014. workforce growth at a rate three times faster since 2014. freelance workforce is growing faster than the overall U.S.

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Riot Games Settles Gender Discrimination Lawsuit at $100 Million

Trusaic

After all is said and done, the software company will pay $100 million to settle the claims of gender discrimination, including unequal pay and sexual harassment, among other misconduct. Some $80 million will be awarded to female employees who worked at the company between November 2014 and the present day.

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Retaliation in the Workplace: What to Look Out for After You File a Complaint

EverFi - HR

After Jallow complains about the harassment, the store manager retaliates. The suit alleges that not only did his manager harass him based on his national origin and religion but that the manager also used intimidation and humiliation to retaliate against him. He also advises other employees to not cooperate with Jallow.

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Can an Individual Supervisor Be Liable Under the FMLA?

HR Daily Advisor

Most supervisors know that they risk personal liability under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Chapter 151B if they sexually harass a subordinate employee. In April 2014, Virginia-based Brink’s, Incorporated, hired “Howard” as its global head of fleet. designer491 / iStock / Getty Images Plus. Because the U.S.

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Favoring one minority over another will still get you sued for discrimination

HR Morning

A Texas company will pay over $1 million to learn a lesson in the dynamics of hiring discrimination: You can’t avoid a bias lawsuit from one minority group by favoring another. . The EEOC filed the lawsuit in December, 2014 in U.S. designate an internal leader to prioritize compliance with the requirements of the consent decree.

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Refusal to Undergo Medical Exam Tanks Michigan Worker’s ADA Claim

HR Daily Advisor

He subsequently sought psychological treatment for the harassing conduct he experienced at work, which he claimed led to distractions and interfered with his performance. ” Also, the city required all employees to attend training on respect and responsibility in the workplace. His manager became concerned about his well-being.

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Arbitrary maximum leave policy, disability discrimination costs retailer $8.6 million

HR Morning

implement effective training for both supervisors and staff on the ADA. implement effective training for both supervisors and staff on the ADA. Lowe’s is also required to submit regular reports to EEOC verifying compliance with the decree. District Court Judge André Birotte Jr. maintain an accommodation log, and.