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What is an OFAC Background Check and When Should You Conduct One?

Crimcheck | Pre-Employment & Background Check Information

After the events of September 11, 2001, the OFAC spent more time focusing on terrorism. In addition to this, many common ethnic names are listed multiple times and the possibility of discrimination by the employer is high. What is the SDN? on a background check.

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M&A Friday! This Week’s HR Deals and Trending #HotInHR News

Advos

New Learning Modules Added to HR Genius for the Week of July 9, 2018 Including Best Practices in Avoiding Discrimination, Group Health Plans, and More. Related: Americans quitting their jobs at fastest rate since 2001 — and that’s a good thing. Week in Review – Popular Content.

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A Shifting Landscape of Workplace Challenges

EverFi - HR

As organizations review and re-review their remote work, health and safety, and diversity and inclusion policies and practices, navigating the complex legal landscape related to accommodations, harassment, and discrimination–all while supporting a positive workplace culture–is crucial.

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What Makes A Good Manager and Leader?

DecisionWise

Discrimination is a real challenge whether it is gender, race, religion, age, or sexual orientation. Following the 9/11 terrorist attacks in 2001, the United States Army began using the term VUCA for training commanding officers. Avoid demeaning language about any member of the team in any way. Be inclusive. Manage Through VUCA.

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Pandemic discrimination: remind staff of policies

Business Management Daily

The wave mirrors the discrimination Middle Easterners experienced following the September 11, 2001 attacks. The incidents may cause employer liability as either national origin discrimination or racial discrimination. As during that period, employers may face similar episodes in the workplace.

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Even some judges mistake how easy it is for an employee to claim age discrimination

The Employer Handbook

Last month , I explained how easy it is for an employee to plead a discrimination claim under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. When a plaintiff files a complaint in federal court for age discrimination or otherwise, she need only state a plausible claim. What happened?!? The defendant moved to dismiss the complaint.

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Substance Use & Drug Overdoses are on the Rise – Top 5 Stats for Employers

Cisive

The rate of positive drug test results among our nation’s workforce reached its highest level since 2001 (no pun intended). Employers may not discriminate against employees who are in treatment for OUD and who use legally prescribed medications such as methadone, buprenorphine (Suboxone), naltrexone, and others. 1] [link]. [2]