HR Brew

JULY 23, 2024

This opens the door for significant increases in discrimination and bias within the organization,” he explained. Without structured DE&I programs, the risk of [incidents] associated with discrimination and bias tends to increase as the safeguards and accountability that existed before go away.”

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Trusaic

AUGUST 16, 2022

Still, SB 1162 requires employers to report median and mean hourly rates within each job category and for each combination of gender race/ethnicity, strengthening the DFEH’s ability to identify pay discrimination in employer compensation systems. .

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HR Brew

MARCH 5, 2024

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.

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The Employer Handbook

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Discomfort Does Not Equal Discrimination A critical point from the court’s ruling is that feeling uncomfortable or disagreeing with DEI training does not amount to a hostile work environment. ” While some employees may feel uneasy during these discussions, discomfort alone does not render the training unlawful.

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HR Brew

OCTOBER 17, 2024

It also noted that while the practice may continue, Jean Singer & Cie SA must modify its policy to ensure it does not discriminate against women. But the court disagreed, ruling that, “Swiss law does not mention the right of employees to go to the toilet, even though this is a basic physiological need.”

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HR Brew

DECEMBER 20, 2024

While the non-profit claimed that American Airlines will end illegal hiring discrimination, the DOL did not indicate that the airline will change any policies or that it engaged in any illegal hiring practices. The Department of Labor (DOL) issued a letter on Dec. 13, outlining the resolution to AFLs complaint.

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HR Partner

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Review your Contracts and Policies In particular, make sure that the following are up to date: Contracts of employment Holiday / Vacation policies Sickness & compassionate leave Maternity and paternity leave policies Bullying and discrimination policies Performance Management and Termination processes Attendance and personal conduct policies Social (..)

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HR Brew

JANUARY 30, 2025

A November ruling determined that children of single-parent families can not be discriminated against. The ruling could make life easier for the roughly 1.9 million single-parent households in Spain as of 2020. The latest decision came after a single mothers request for 32 weeks of leave was denied by the government.

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WEX Inc.

AUGUST 28, 2024

If you’re an employer, performing non-discrimination testing (NDT) is important when it comes to offering benefits to your employees. What is non-discrimination testing? Testing shows whether or not your tax-advantaged plans are discriminating in favor of highly compensated employees or key employees.

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Trusaic

DECEMBER 5, 2021

The state of New Jersey recently updated its Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD) to include protections against age discrimination. Below we outline what employers need to know about the anti-discrimination law. The updates expand recourse for employees who are discriminated against based on their age.

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Trusaic

JULY 27, 2021

Following a two-year investigation, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) sued the entertainment gaming giant, Activision Blizzard for systematic discrimination on July 21, 2021. The post California DFEH Sues Activision Blizzard for Systemic Discrimination first appeared on Trusaic.

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HR Brew

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

By abandoning DE&I programs, companies are putting politics in front of employees, and workers could be exposed to discrimination. The letter from the civil rights organizations said that when people expect equal treatment at work, it’s not about politics, but humanity.

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HR Brew

AUGUST 14, 2024

The Illinois legislation also stipulates employers can hold mandatory meetings focused on matters outside of the religious or political scope, such as those intended to prevent workplace harassment or discrimination.

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HR Brew

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

The case will determine if people in the majority who claim discrimination will need to meet the background circumstances rule, which says someone in the majority (in this case, a straight person) must meet a different threshold of proof of discrimination, than someone in the minority. The case would be over. City of St.

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HR Brew

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

That is textbook viewpoint-based discrimination. Notably, the judge directed the administration to cease any enforcement of its DEI policies targeting private employers. The plaintiffs claimed that the anti-DEI orders violated their rights to free speech and due process.

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HRWatchdog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

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. From recruitment to termination, HR professionals and anyone tasked with HR duties are a huge part of every workers’ experience at their companies.

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HRWatchdog

APRIL 24, 2024

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.

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HR Brew

JANUARY 24, 2025

Starting with the money makes all the difference in the world, that we are not going to change discrimination, we are not going to change the fact that women have babies, but what we can change is getting pay right and making sure that people doing the same work are paid the same [and] paid fairly. What can HR pros learn from your book?

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HR Brew

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The report’s recommendations and supporting materials are in response to a letter signed by several attorneys general in states including Kansas, Tennessee, and South Carolina last summer, requesting that Fortune 100 CEOs “refrain from discriminating on the basis of race, whether under the label of ‘diversity, equity, and inclusion’ or otherwise.”

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Hppy

DECEMBER 27, 2021

They should also address arising employee concerns and handle workplace issues, such as discrimination. Payroll services – Payroll services involve ensuring that employees are paid their wages properly according to the hours worked, tax deductions, and more.

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HR Brew

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Like companies have a no feedback policy. [] Theres really no great legal reason for that, but theyre so afraid of the one chance that someone gives feedback improperly [and] someone sues them or claims discrimination. [] The reality is the risks of that are so low, a little bit of training can address that, and then you can actually create a much (..)

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HR Bartender

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Ethical Guidelines : Establish a commitment to ethical AI usage, including beneficence, fairness, transparency, accountability, non-maleficence, and non-discrimination. Also clarify ownership of AI-generated intellectual property. The policy should ensure that AI systems do not perpetuate bias or harm employees or stakeholders.

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HR Brew

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

As Dannie Lynn Fountain, who handles disability accommodations at Google, put it, a lengthy accommodations process could cause an employee to quit, and “is still disability discrimination.” Quick-to-read HR news & insights. Subscribe to HR Brew today.

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HR Brew

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Johnsons administration as part of the DE&I executive orders, and the Department of Labor (DOL) halted all discrimination investigations into federal contractors. Trump abolished the Equal Employment Opportunity order from Lyndon B.

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HR Brew

APRIL 22, 2024

While the experiment—the largest of its kind in the US—discovered that gender discrimination at the interview level is rare, racial discrimination appeared prevalent. Researchers found that having a diversity officer and diversity training didn’t appear to reduce the chance of discrimination in entry-level hiring. Taking action.

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HR Brew

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Disabled workers also report discrimination in the interview process, and job applicants frequently aren’t sure if employers will offer accommodations. However, even at its lowest rate, the unemployment rate for disabled people is still double the rate for the non-disabled population, and disabled people are twice as likely to work part-time.

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HRExecutive

AUGUST 7, 2024

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) having settled its first AI hiring discrimination lawsuit last year—workplace experts say that the legal landscape is shifting and HR leaders need to think proactively. Advertisement - “California law already prohibits employment discrimination,” notes Ronen.

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MP Wired For HR

AUGUST 15, 2024

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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HR Bartender

AUGUST 25, 2019

Last year marked the 50 th anniversary of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) , which prohibits discrimination against individuals 40 years of age or older. In a survey from AARP, nearly 2 out of 3 workers have experienced some form of age discrimination or age bias. This also adds fuel to a discrimination fire.

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HR Brew

MARCH 14, 2025

Just because an executive order says illegal DEI practices does not deem DEI illegal, Sheryl Daija, founder and CEO of the trade organization, BRIDGE, told HR Brew, noting that the executive orders do not negate the Civil Rights Act, other anti-discrimination laws or constitutional amendments. Obviously, legal companies know that right.

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HRWatchdog

JULY 18, 2024

Age-related litigation in the workplace is also spiking, especially allegations of age-related harassment and discrimination. Age Discrimination Laws Both federal and California laws address age discrimination in the workplace, Greene says. million in damages in an age discrimination and harassment case, Hoglund v.

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HRExecutive

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Pay discrimination has been illegal since 1962. Pay equity: money and math Bussing explained that women, especially those who have or may have children, often experience pay discrimination. Bussing also pointed out that according to the EEOC, pay discrimination—at its core—is simply discrimination.

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HR Brew

JULY 30, 2024

Six years ago, Massachusetts enacted an equal pay law prohibiting gender-based wage discrimination. As of 2023, the gender wage gap in greater Boston stood at 21 cents per hour, according to the Boston Women’s Workforce Council. That’s down from 30 cents in 2021. Preparing for transparency.

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HRWatchdog

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Under the federal Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act, employers have a responsibility to prevent harassment and discrimination based on protected characteristics. Second, remind employees that the company’s dress code still applies. Greene, J.D., Not a member?

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HRWatchdog

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

While discrimination is illegal regardless of whether decisions are made with pen and paper or through automated tools, Hoffman warns that the proposed rules go far beyond that. Under current law, employers are already subject to claims of discrimination if their use of AI leads to a disparate impact on protected classes.

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HR Bartender

MARCH 17, 2019

It is illegal under the FCRA and discrimination laws to use the information you find to discriminate against someone because of a protected class. Without more information it’s hard to know whether it would be discrimination to reject the candidate based on this. How can HR address the issue with managers?

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