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EEOC FY 2021 Charge Data, Mediation Program Studies

HRWatchdog

Retaliation was, once again, the number one filed charge in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) Fiscal Year 2021 charge data; it was included in 56 percent of 61,331 charges (a charge may include multiple types of discrimination). Then, between FY 2018 and FY 2021, sexual harassment charges accounted for 27.7

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New National Origin Regulations Move One Step Closer

HRWatchdog

New national origin protections should arrive this summer. California’s Fair Employment and Housing Council (FEHC) proposed amendments in 2017 to the state Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) to specifically address national origin protections. The definition of national origin is also expanded.

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National Origin Protections in California May Change in 2018

HRWatchdog

National origin protection rules may change in California in the upcoming year. As previously reported , California’s Fair Employment and Housing Council has proposed amendments to the state Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) to specifically address national origin protections. Accent discrimination.

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California Proposes National Origin Regulations

HRWatchdog

Proposed amendments to the state Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) specifically address national origin protections. California’s Fair Employment and Housing Council recently proposed amendments to the state Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) to specifically address national origin protections.

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Comments on Proposed National Origin Regulations Due by September 27

HRWatchdog

Submit comments on the proposed national origin regulations by September 27. As reported earlier , California’s Fair Employment and Housing Council has proposed amendments to the state Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) to specifically address national origin protections. Comment Period. September 27, 2017.

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California Proposes Regulations on Use of Criminal History in Employment Decisions

HRWatchdog

On top of reiterating existing prohibitions on the use of criminal history information in California, the proposed amendments go on to recommend a new regulation that would prohibit employers from using other types criminal history information if doing so: Would have an adverse impact on individuals who are members of a protected class (e.g.,

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A comprehensive guide to employee absences

Homebase

It’s helpful to define different types of absences for your workplace because the unpredictable happens to everyone. Types of absences include: Scheduled and planned absences — These may include vacation, personal time, time off for appointments, or parental leave. It can also decrease productivity and profitability.