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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. Below we outline what employers need to know about the anti-discrimination law. The updates expand recourse for employees who are discriminated against based on their age.

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California DFEH Sues Activision Blizzard for Systemic Discrimination

Trusaic

Following a two-year investigation, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) sued the entertainment gaming giant, Activision Blizzard for systematic discrimination on July 21, 2021. The post California DFEH Sues Activision Blizzard for Systemic Discrimination first appeared on Trusaic.

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HR Trends: The Key Reads of June 2021

Intoo USA

In addition, violence and discrimination against Asian Americans and Pride Month surfaced concerns about lack of diversity and inclusion of all groups in the workplace. HR Trends for June 2021. As more people return to the office, there is increased discussion about burnout and wellness.

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Google Settles $118 Million Gender Pay Discrimination Lawsuit

Trusaic

This time, however, the story is a little different, as the multinational technology giant is under fire for gender pay discrimination. This isn’t the first time Google has been in the spotlight for pay discrimination. In 2021, the tech company agreed to pay $2.5 In 2021, the tech company agreed to pay $2.5

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Why hair discrimination should be the next focus for DEI progress

HRExecutive

In the last four years, 22 states have adopted versions of the Crown Act , first passed in California in 2019 to prohibit employers from discriminating based on hair style and texture that is commonly associated with a particular race or national origin. I want employers to think about their environment.”

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Takeaways From the 2021 UK Gender Pay Gap Reporting Results

Trusaic

The United Kingdom’s gender pay gap reporting data for 2021 is in. And an analysis of the 2021 reporting year by Lewis Silkin suggests the efforts are paying off: the pay gap appears to be shrinking. . On average, 2021 was the first year that most employers did not increase the proportion of women in the highest-paid positions.

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Workplace Gender Discrimination Is Alive And Well In 2021

Thrive Global

To some, this might seem like a harmless event, but it’s symptomatic of an attitude that often persists under the radar in many different workplaces—even in 2021. Under federal law gender discrimination in which an employee is treated differently or unfairly based on their gender is illegal. What’s wrong with this picture?