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5 Steps to Prevent Age Discrimination in the Workplace

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According to a recent AARP survey , 78% of older workers report that they have seen or experienced age discrimination at work, the highest level reported since the survey began in 2003. Age discrimination in the workplace doesn’t just negatively affect employees. Steps to Avoid Age Discrimination in Your Workplace.

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Lineman Claims His Overtime, Training Opportunities Were Derailed On Basis of Race

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An African-American railroad worker alleged that he was denied overtime and certain training due to race discrimination. The department was organized into three shifts between 2003 and early 2015. His employer denied the allegations. What Happened. Luke initially worked the first shift—from 6 a.m.

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Don’t forget to check social networks during your workplace investigations

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Cleveland.com reports that a former bi-racial employee has sued a Steak ‘n Shake restaurant for race and disability discrimination: A discrimination lawsuit contends that two employees of a Steak ‘n Shake restaurant in Aurora used racial slurs, including n --, to refer to a black co-worker. plays a mentally disabled student.

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The Bully at Work

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Seems everyone I know -- whether they were harassed on the playground or in the workplace -- has been the target of a bully. If bullying leads to illegal workplace acts, such as discrimination or harassment, then the courts can act. But businesses may have another incentive to offer such training.

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WIRTW #371 (the “no more pencils…” edition)

Ohio Employer's Law

The bus picks them up and drops them off, period. So, we’ve spent the past two weeks dropping off and picking up at camp (which, for me, is 45 minutes from work, without traffic). Here’s the rest of what I read this week: Discrimination. Harassment “must-have” no. Are We More Productive When We Have More Time Off? —

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60+ Top Global Influencers in HR Tech of 2019

Digital HR Tech

Raphaëlle and Elise are the CEO, COO, and Co-Founders of Kokoroe, an online platform that provides people with training in the competencies of tomorrow. We got plenty of reactions, most of them positive, others less so. This year, I’d like to keep things purely positive! And yes, that we did on purpose.

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Retaliation in the Workplace: Signs And How to prevent it?

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According to the EEOC report, “one 2003 research indicated that 75 percent of employees who spoke out against workplace abuse suffered some type of retaliation in the workplace.” Not as it were, can a retaliation in the workplace contribute to a harmful work environment, it can also lead to claims.