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History of Diversity and Inclusion Policies in the Workplace

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As a result, new diversity and inclusion policies began arising to ensure that workplace rules and standards would be fair to everyone. Black workers make 76 cents for every dollar white workers make, according to the Department of Labor. And, Hispanic/Latino workers make 73 cents for every dollar white workers make.

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Supreme Court Rules to Protect LGBTQ Rights in the Workplace

Netchex HR Blog

Supreme Court Rules to Protect LGBTQ Rights in the Workplace. In a landmark ruling handed down earlier this week, the Supreme Court of the United States has ruled that employers may not discriminate based on sexual orientation or gender identity in employment. June 18, 2020. What the decision means.

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Happy Belated Birthday to an LGBT rights landmark decision. Let’s celebrate with cake and presents! ????

The Employer Handbook

On June 15, 2021, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in Bostock v. Clayton County that an employer who fires an individual merely for being gay or transgender has violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VII is the federal workplace law that forbids discrimination based on sex.

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Understanding the Supreme Court Ruling on LGBT Workplace Discrimination

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Understanding the Supreme Court Ruling on LGBT Workplace Discrimination. A recent Supreme Court judgement is being celebrated as a landmark moment in the fight for workplace protections for LGBT workers. What The Ruling Means for Businesses. The Supreme Court Ruling.

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8 steps to stamp out LGBT discrimination

Business Management Daily

Discrimination against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) people is nothing new. For years there have been complaints, court cases, and stories in the media that show just how vulnerable the LGBT population is to discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. See “U.S. Take these 8 LGBTQ rights steps.

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Is sexual orientation discrimination prohibited by Civil Rights Act? Supreme Court says …

HR Morning

Several courts have been dealing with sexual orientation discrimination cases differently, and many were looking to the Supreme Court for a definitive answer. ‘Not a protected class’ In Evans v. The court initially dismissed her case, ruling that “homosexuality is not a protected class under Title VII.”

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Is Your Company in a State with LGBTQ Non-Discrimination Laws?

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In addition, 26 states are part of a federal circuit with a judicial ruling that interprets existing federal nondiscrimination law (under Title VII) to include discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning/queer.). What Are LGBTQ Nondiscrimination Laws?