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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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Workers’ Comp: Ways to Protect Employee’s Health Benefits

HRWatchdog

This issue was decided in 2002, yet the question continues to come up. In 2002, however, the entire panel of workers’ compensation judges decided in the case of Navarro v. Workers’ Comp Ruling. Workers’ Comp Ruling.

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EEOC Issues New Guidance on National Origin Discrimination

Berkshire Associates

On November 21, 2016, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued enforcement guidance on national origin discrimination. The guidance, which is a sub-regulatory enforcement document, replaces the Commission’s 2002 Compliance Manual section on the same topic.

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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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Union to pay $1.65M for race discrimination settlement — and the case goes on

HR Morning

million to settle part of a race discrimination suit that was first filed in 1971 — and will continue. . Local 25 of the Sheet Metal Workers’ International Association and its associated apprenticeship school have settled race discrimination claims made by the EEOC. A labor union and its apprenticeship program will pay $1.65

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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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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.