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EEOC issues new discrimination guidance: 11 things you must know

HR Morning

The new guidance covers national origin discrimination, and it has replaced the EEOC’s 2002 compliance manual section on that topic. Of course, employers already know they can’t discriminate against individuals on the basis of their national origin. Discrimination based on “perceived” national origin is illegal.

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Finally, the EEOC has come around on arbitration agreements as a condition of employment

The Employer Handbook

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission released this Policy Statement in which it posited that “agreements that mandate binding arbitration of discrimination claims as a condition of employment are contrary to the fundamental principles evinced in [the federal anti-discrimination laws it enforces.]” 279 (2002).

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If at first, you don’t succeed, try, try, try, try again. Then, file an age discrimination lawsuit. Then try again.

The Employer Handbook

In 2002, with an eye toward teaching in the future, she went back to school and earned a degree in early childhood education. So, she gave up applying and just sued for age discrimination. Under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act , an employer can’t refuse to hire someone because of her age (forty or over).

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4 Ways to Create an LGBT Friendly Workplace

Cornerstone On Demand

While this number may seem small, note that a reported 50 percent of LGBT workers choose not to disclose their sexual orientation at work out of fear they might miss out on promotions, be discriminated against or treated differently. While inclusive policies have improved, corporate America still has a long way to go.

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Next up on the EEOC’s radar: age discrimination

Ohio Employer's Law

This year, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act turns 50. Which means the law itself has been protected from age discrimination for a decade (rim shot). According to the EEOC, “The meeting will explore the state of age discrimination in America today and the challenges it poses for the future.”. Yesterday I signed that act.

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3 Actionable Ways to Support Your LGBTQ+ Employees During Pride Month

Bonusly

However, 20% of LGBTQ+ Americans have experienced discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity when applying for jobs, which jumps up to 32% for LGBTQ+ folks who are people of color. We’ve identified three key ways to help your LGTBQ+ employees feel safe and comfortable at work. heteronormative worldview.

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How to hone managerial ethics in employee relations

Business Management Daily

When it comes to corporate America’s business-reporting landscape, however, an attempt to codify workplace ethics became real and concrete in 2002. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act ushers in workplace ethics Ethics teach us how to live our lives and conduct our businesses morally and ethically, but these standards change over time.