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Riot Games Settles Gender Discrimination Lawsuit at $100 Million

Trusaic

Entertainment company Riot Games recently settled a multi-year-long gender discrimination class-action lawsuit with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH). Some $80 million will be awarded to female employees who worked at the company between November 2014 and the present day.

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Law Firm Subject of Gender Pay Discrimination Lawsuit

Trusaic

Six lawyers from Jones Day have filed a class-action lawsuit alleging an array of gender discrimination claims against the law firm, including pay discrimination, sexual harassment, and stifled advancement. This is the second lawsuit filed against Jones Day. District Court for the District of Columbia.”

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Governor Signs New Employment Laws for 2019

HRWatchdog

Here are some of the new laws taking effect in January 2019 that employers should anticipate: Assembly Bills. An employee who makes credible reports of harassment will be shielded from liability, as will an employer who communicates with interested parties such as victims and witnesses. Senate Bills.

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From Marijuana To #MeToo—Top Employment Law Updates For 2019

PlanSource

We’re only a quarter through 2019 and employment law is already changing at a rapid pace, with an increasingly widespread commitment to greater pay equity, access to paid leave, and protection from harassment and discrimination. Fair Labor Standards Act. This salary level was set in 2004. What does this mean? Regular Rate.

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How to Attract and Retain Talented Employees in 2023

EverFi - HR

Going Beyond the Great Resignation Statistics How to Fix a Toxic Work Environment Promoting Diversity to Prevent Discrimination DEI in Recruitment & Retention Harassment in Hybrid Work Environments How to Prevent Burnout in the Workplace Going Beyond the Great Resignation Statistics With a record 24 million U.S.

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What Makes a Strong Retaliation Case?

Zenefits

A strong retaliation case must show 3 things: An employee faced discrimination or harassment in the workplace. A strong retaliation case must show 3 things: An employee faced discrimination or harassment in the workplace. Jennifer Harris provided numerous instances of discrimination and linked it to her termination.

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Attracting and Retaining Talent in 2022

EverFi - HR

Promoting Diversity to Prevent Discrimination. Harassment in Hybrid Work Environments. Still, as the aforementioned MIT SMR data reveals, workplace toxicity remains the driving force for employees to quit their jobs — in fact, it was a 10 times stronger predictor of employee turnover than compensation.