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Exclusive: 25% of disabled workers have experienced discrimination during the job interview process, new survey finds

HR Brew

Disabled workers often face barriers before they can even apply for a job, which continues once they’re in the workforce, and one in three disabled workers experience discrimination in the workplace, according to an Indeed survey of 2,078 workers, shared exclusively with HR Brew. Of those surveyed, 19% identified as having a disability.

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California’s Caste Discrimination Bill: Combating Discrimination in the Golden State

HR Digest

In a move that could have far-reaching implications for the fight against discrimination, California is poised to become the first state to outlaw caste discrimination with the introduction of the groundbreaking California’s Caste Discrimination Bill. billion people worldwide. As the U.S. As the U.S.

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EEOC commissioner advises CHROs: Don’t let AI ‘scale discrimination’

HRExecutive

Tech can increase discrimination While artificial intelligence has the potential to broaden the applicant pool and eliminate persistent human bias, it also poses challenges, he says. In such instances, HR leaders are responsible for ensuring technology is used judiciously to prevent discrimination.

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US labor board rules against Home Depot in Black Lives Matter dispute

HR Brew

For example, the clause allows employees to wear buttons associated with the stance. In this instance, Morales had repeatedly voiced concerns to HR about alleged racial discrimination against store workers and customers. We don’t tolerate any kind of workplace harassment or discrimination.”

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How Serious are EEOC Age Discrimination Charges? Very.

Trusaic

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is a government agency charged with enforcing federal civil rights laws, such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA). Under the terms of the settlement, which was approved by a federal judge, CBS Stations Group of Texas will pay $215,000 to Ms.

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8 Examples of Wrongful Termination

HR Digest

That’s why learning the different examples of wrongful termination is a good start in case you need to make a legal claim. Examples Of Wrongful Termination. Examples Of Wrongful Termination. If you think any of these examples of wrongful termination cases seems familiar to you, then you may have been unlawfully dismissed.

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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. The analysis would help Google accurately group together workers with related job duties and skills.