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What to expect next year with regulations and compliance

HR Brew

New York City spearheaded its Local Law 144 of 2021 that regulates the use of automated employment decision tools. Colorado became the first state to regulate AI technology to protect against algorithmic discrimination. The EU passed sweeping AI regulations this summer. Almeida predicts others to explore protections in 2025.

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7 Ways an HR Portal Can Radically Transform Your Business in 2021

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5 minute read, updated February 2, 2021. Keep the employee handbook up-to-date. The exercise can help your business grow faster in 2021. Anti-discrimination laws affect recruiting and hiring. Manage your employee handbook and verify new hires have read and acknowledged company policies. Create an employee handbook.

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2024 Mid-Year Legal Updates: How to Comply with the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act 

MP Wired For HR

The PWFA is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. This law expands upon the protections offered by the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) by focusing on accommodations rather than simply prohibiting discrimination.

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Pay Transparency 101: Four Ways Your Company Will Benefit 

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Increased Trust and Engagement : Promotes fairness: Pay transparency can help to reduce suspicions of pay discrimination by demonstrating that compensation is based on objective criteria. Regulatory Environment Gender and pay equity: There are many laws that prohibit discrimination based on gender in terms of pay and benefits.

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Unlocking Success: The Power of Pay Transparency 

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Increased Trust and Engagement Transparency fosters trust among employees by promoting a sense of fairness and reducing suspicions of pay discrimination. Transparent pay policies ensure that salary decisions are based on objective criteria, reducing the risk of unconscious bias or discrimination.

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Workplace Compliance: Clarify The Hot-Button Issues You Can’t Ignore Anymore

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Update your company policies and employee handbook with legal guidance. Compliance Issues for 2021. Preventing Sexual Harassment and Discrimination. Maintaining a harassment- and discrimination-free workplace is at the heart of company culture. The goal is to protect your employees, customers, and your business.

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DEI Meets Discrimination? Why Clorox Couldn’t Wipe Away a Gender Bias Lawsuit

The Employer Handbook

Just ask Clorox, now facing a revived gender discrimination claim despite its well-meaning initiatives. TL;DR: A white, male Clorox salesperson alleged age, race, and gender discrimination after he was let go during a company reorganization. The lower court noted that “a diversity policy alone does not establish discrimination.”