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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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Leveraging AI for HR Efficiency and Compliance 

MP Wired For HR

Algorithmic Discrimination: Organizations must test and audit AI systems regularly to ensure they do not inadvertently perpetuate bias or discrimination in hiring or other HR functions. Key Compliance Areas for AI in HR Employee Privacy: AI systems must protect sensitive employee data and ensure it is not used for unintended purposes.

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The Importance of Training in Today’s Workplace: A Holistic Approach 

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Key Elements of Harassment Training: Understanding what constitutes harassment and discrimination. Employees often do not read policies thoroughly, so interactive training sessions help reinforce expectations and create a safe space for employees to report concerns. Recognizing bystander responsibilities.

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Retaliation Risks After Accommodation Requests: Lessons from an ADA Case

The Employer Handbook

The court dismissed her ADA discrimination claim because she didnt show she was meeting the universitys legitimate expectations at the time of her termination. That doomed the discrimination claim. But the retaliation claim? She was verbally admonished for memory lapses related to contract work. She received a written warning.

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New Year Equals New Employment Posters — Remember Your Physical Posting Obligations!

HRWatchdog

Further, many of these posters — such as minimum wage notices, anti-discrimination posters and leave rights posters — are updated annually. Department of Labor, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing, and the California Department of Industrial Relations.