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How to Create an Anti Discrimination Policy in the Workplace

Ongig

An anti discrimination policy in the workplace prevents discrimination and harassment of employees based on protected characteristics. So, this covers everything from disabilities and pregnancy to dress code and harassment in the workplace. Clearly define terms such as discrimination and harassment within your policy.

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Conducting an HR Audit – Review, Identify, Improve

CCI Consulting

Conducting an HR audit is a proactive step that organizations take to identify the function’s strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities. Consider an HR audit like a report card, this process allows an organization to evaluate the effectiveness of the policies and procedures conducted by the human resources department.

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Should you include freelancers in your talent development program?

Fast Company The Future of Work

The report also found that freelancers place more value on skills training. While it may seem counterintuitive to invest training resources in people who are not employees, the lines between W2 workers and 1099 workers can be blurry sometimes. At the same time, Americans have embraced freelancing as a career choice.

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

CuteHR

The following are common responses from managers that the EEOC deems workplace retaliation: Submitting or testifying in an EEO charge, complaint, inquiry, or lawsuit Responding to inquiries during an employer inquiry of suspected harassment, refusing to execute orders that would result in discrimination. What is Retaliation in the workplace?

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How to Prevent Retaliation in the Workplace: An HR’s Guide

Analytics in HR

Under the EEO laws, it is prohibited to punish job candidates or employees “for asserting their rights to be free from employment discrimination, including harassment.” resisting sexual advances or intervening to protect others. resisting sexual advances or intervening to protect others.

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Is Workplace Bullying Illegal?

HR Counselor's Corner

Bullying violates federal and state laws prohibiting harassment in the workplace when the basis for it is tied to a protected status, such as color, national origin, race, religion, age, sex, and disability. If bullying targets a person based on their status in a protected class, that bullying may qualify as illegal harassment.

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Changes to Respect@Work start with a culture review

Workplace Mediation Blog

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace The Federal Government’s Respect@Work report found sexual harassment pervasive in Australian workplaces. Sexual Harassment in the Workplace The Federal Government’s Respect@Work report found sexual harassment pervasive in Australian workplaces.