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Maine Joins California in Push for Enforcement of Employment Laws

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Specifically, the bill aimed to provide workers with the ability to enforce laws governing employment practices and prohibiting workplace discrimination. 1711 also expanded alleged violations from wage and hour claims to include the state’s anti-discrimination laws. 1711) in June. While similar, L.D.

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5 Legal Lessons to Consider When Handling Millennial Background Checks

TLNT: The Business of HR

As the largest generational group in the job pool (depending on your source, people born 1980-2004 ), they’re a hot commodity. Information about a candidate’s religious affiliation, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status or health condition may all be prohibited under state and federal anti-discrimination laws.

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An introduction to micro learning and the associated benefits

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Whether it’s compliance training, specialised skills development, or even behaviour-based learning, every organisation has training and development objectives. Micro learning can be applied to compliance, role-specific, regulatory and upskilling training courses to enhance the learner experience and ensure a more effective outcome.

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Soundtrack to Success: The Role of Music in Enhancing Workplace Productivity

HR Digest

In fact, a recent ruling by a US federal appeals court stated that playing explicit music in the workplace could be considered discrimination and harassment. Consider Licensing Requirements Before implementing music in the workplace, it’s important to ensure compliance with music licensing regulations.