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LGBTQ+ workers are paid 16% less than their peers, study finds

HR Brew

While “a record number of non-LGBTQ Americans support equal rights for the LGBTQ community,” according to a 2023 study from GLAAD , workers who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community still face workplace discrimination and a wage gap, a new study finds. We need to do more than lament these statistics; we must obliterate them.

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Resolving Important Issues in HR Audits

PCS

These include employee files, training and benefits reports, and performance reviews. Erratic Hiring Practices These can result in discrimination claims, which in turn, leads to a diverse workforce. Some of these issues are failure to provide employee benefits and pay overtime work.

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The Importance of Compliance in Managed Payroll

EmployeeConnect

Labor Laws Complying with regulations related to employee classification (exempt vs. non-exempt), benefits, and workplace safety. Record keeping Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of employee hours worked, wages paid, and deductions made. Data Security and Confidentiality Protecting employee data is a legal requirement.

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7 Crucial Steps in Conducting an HR Audit: A Complete Guide for Businesses.

Reform Biz

Its like a health checkup for your companys HR department, ensuring that everything from recruitment to employee benefits is in good shape. Risk Mitigation: Identifying HR-related risks such as mismanagement of employee benefits, inaccurate payroll, or poor documentation can help prevent lawsuits, penalties, or fines.

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How Pay Equity Audits Can Help Companies Avoid Racial Discrimination

Trusaic

civil rights laws, discrimination is often talked about in terms of two key categories: disparate treatment and disparate impact. Disparate treatment here is intentional discrimination based on someone’s race. Employers are liable for both forms of discrimination. To learn more about achieving pay equity, click here.

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How the Age Discrimination in Employment Act Protects Older Employees

HR Digest

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), established in 1967, serves as a crucial safeguard against workplace inequality, explicitly prohibiting age discrimination against individuals who are 40 years of age or older.

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From Compliance to Talent Management: The 15 Essential HR Responsibilities

AIHR

Compliance responsibilities HR plays a vital role in ensuring compliance with federal and state labor laws, anti-discrimination laws, health and safety regulations, and other relevant laws and regulations. Compliance requirements: Legal, compliance, and administrative responsibilities 3.