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Diversity recruiting: Two heads are better than one

Business Management Daily

Despite identical resume content, over 30 percent of companies in the study discriminated against Black applicants by name alone (one interpretation puts that number over 60 percent). Still, the takeaway is clear: discrimination and bias aren’t always easy to spot or fix. . True diversity, however, is an ongoing effort.

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What You Need to Know About Employment Law Changes in 2025

HR Partner

As we move into 2025, its time to look at the employment law updates that could impact your business. Australia: Prioritizing Work-Life Balance and Safety Right to Disconnect : Employers with 15+ employees must allow workers to ignore work-related communications outside of business hours.

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The legal landscape for AI in hiring is shifting, and HR leaders need to think ahead

HRExecutive

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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No Tricks, Just Treats: Navigating Halloween in the Workplace

HRWatchdog

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. related to hate groups or tragic events). Greene, J.D., Not a member?

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11 reasons to pay attention to EEOC’s new discrimination guidance

HR Morning

The EEOC’s latest proposed guidance covers a topic a lot of employers probably think they already know well: national origin discrimination. But the new guidance throws in a few wrinkles about what’s considered discriminatory — and how to stay in compliance — that employers need to know. .

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Age-Related Litigation, Challenges in Today’s Workplace

HRWatchdog

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and Employment Law Subject Matter Expert Vanessa Greene discuss age-related litigation and harassment in the workplace. Age Discrimination Laws Both federal and California laws address age discrimination in the workplace, Greene says.

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Single Racial Slur Can Establish Harassment Claim in 3rd Circuit

HR Daily Advisor

In March 2010, staffing-placement agency STI Group hired two African-American males, “Leon” and “Dave,” as general laborers to work at Chesapeake Energy Corporation. The 3rd Circuit ruled that the district court incorrectly required that the discrimination be “severe and regular” rather than “severe or pervasive.”