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the thief and the hero, the crockpot discrimination, and other stories of potlucks at work

Ask a Manager

This post, the thief and the hero, the crockpot discrimination, and other stories of potlucks at work , was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Well, there were a good many young people, and many busy people, who had no interest in cooking/baking and wanted to bring buns or alcohol. Crockpot discrimination.

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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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Unemployment Discrimination Rears Head Again

HRExecutive

With the economy slowly, but surely making its way back (at least for now), cases involving unemployment discrimination have taken a back seat to recruiting and talent management, as stories go. But as this New York Post piece from earlier this month suggests, the issue appears alive and well in a Manhattan-based staffing agency.

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Attention on Deck: Register Now for HR Boot Camp

HRWatchdog

And they need to be prepared to get a handle on anything — from mundane absence requests to very serious issues of discrimination or harassment. Administration of paid sick leave as well as vacation and holiday pay policies. Discrimination and harassment. Common wage and hour issues. Exempt and nonexempt classifications.

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Preventing the High Cost of Discrimination in the Workplace

BizLibrary - HR

The post Preventing the High Cost of Discrimination in the Workplace appeared first on BizLibrary. In a society that is continually becoming more and more diverse, creating opportunities for face-to-face, open-minded conversation in small settings is essential to working toward a larger culture that feels more familiarity than fear.

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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. Organizations that think this type of discrimination only exists in the tech industry should think again. .