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98% of businesses have gender identity and sexual orientation non-discrimination policies, up from 5% in 2002, report finds

HR Brew

Almost all (98%) participating businesses now have gender identity and sexual orientation non-discrimination policies, up from just 5% when the index began in 2002. Now, 75% of participating employers offer an LGBTQ+ health benefits guide, up from 63% in 2024.

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End-of-Year HR Checklist: 10 Tips to get your HR in order for 2025

HR Partner

Prepare Payroll Ahead of Time Schedule and issue holiday bonuses to hit your final 2024 payroll run, if applicable. Check Any Regulation or Law Changes To remain compliant, it’s important to stay on top of any legal changes that will affect the end of 2024 or the beginning of 2025.

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Civil rights groups want businesses to reaffirm commitment to DE&I as programs come under attack

HR Brew

While anti-LGBTQ+ legislation slowed in 2024 , a record number of bills were introduced in 2023, with some states restricting gender definitions and limiting protections for students. By abandoning DE&I programs, companies are putting politics in front of employees, and workers could be exposed to discrimination.

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

MP Wired For HR

2024 Mid-Year Legal Updates: How to Comply with the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act August 15th, 2024 Share on Facebook Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) has ushered in a new era of workplace protections for pregnant employees. What is the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act?

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Register Now for HR Boot Camp on May 2-3

HRWatchdog

What about 2024 changes to pre-employment drug testing — do you know what drugs you can test for? Topics include: Hiring; Discipline and termination; Common wage-and-hour issues; Meal and rest break requirements; Paid sick leave; Vacation and holiday pay; Discrimination and harassment; and Many more. Do you know what the “ABC Test” is?

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Attention on Deck: Register Now for HR Boot Camp

HRWatchdog

And they need to be prepared to get a handle on anything — from mundane absence requests to very serious issues of discrimination or harassment. Discrimination and harassment. Two Half-Day Virtual Seminars) HR Boot Camp (Part 1) Thursday, March 7, 2024, 9 a.m. PT (Part 2) Friday, March 8, 2024, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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Exclusive: 25% of disabled workers have experienced discrimination during the job interview process, new survey finds

HR Brew

Disabled workers often face barriers before they can even apply for a job, which continues once they’re in the workforce, and one in three disabled workers experience discrimination in the workplace, according to an Indeed survey of 2,078 workers, shared exclusively with HR Brew. Of those surveyed, 19% identified as having a disability.