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the thief and the hero, the crockpot discrimination, and other stories of potlucks at work

Ask a Manager

This post, the thief and the hero, the crockpot discrimination, and other stories of potlucks at work , was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. “Before he retired, my spouse worked in a unit that LOOOOVED their potlucks. Crockpot discrimination. Part one was yesterday.). The cook-off. The deviled eggs.

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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.

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New Jersey Law Against Discrimination Expands Protections Against Ageism

Trusaic

The state of New Jersey recently updated its Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD) to include protections against age discrimination. The revised law prohibits employers from using age as a factor when hiring or promoting employees and repeals provisions allowing certain employers to enforce mandatory retirements.

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HR’s next big challenge: Ageism in the workplace

HRExecutive

Of the hiring managers surveyed by ResumeBuilder who admit age bias against older workers, three-quarters say that view is motivated by that population’s proximity to retirement. Age discrimination isn’t “just unfair, it’s bad for business,” Wahlquist says.

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Want to offer support for caregivers of aging relatives? Read this

Insperity

These include: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 The Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act The Pregnancy Discrimination Act The Equal Pay Act The Employee Retirement Income Security Act. These regulations are often cited in caregiver discrimination lawsuits. Start an affinity group.

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What’s Keeping HR Up at Night in 2020?

HRExecutive

If a leader is on vacation or retiring within the next several years, for example, conduct trial runs by rotating tasks. Survey participants reported the least amount of concern about retirement, workplace discrimination and workplace safety. Others point to a patchwork of state laws, pay equity, employee leave and immigration.

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Crimcheck Technologies and Avionté Announce Strategic Partnership and Integrated Solutions that Improve Staffing Productivity

Crimcheck | Pre-Employment & Background Check Information

Non-Compliant ERISA Plans Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) is one of the easiest legislations to violate. Inadvertent Discrimination During Hiring Anti-discrimination laws are among the easiest to violate especially during the hiring process. The court found the company guilty of religious discrimination.