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That time when Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett upheld a plaintiff’s $300K discrimination win

The Employer Handbook

Today, let’s see how Judge Barrett dealt with a jury verdict in the plaintiff’s favor on her national origin discrimination claim that the plaintiff brought under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The plaintiff sued for national origin discrimination, among other things. Proctor Hosp.

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Can a knowledge of personality differences bridge the gender pay gap?

Thrive Global

Of course, many factors underlie the gender pay gap, including bias and direct discrimination. The research study used data from an archive of over 400,000 people who had completed the Thomas-Kilman conflict modes Instrument (TKI) online between 2004 and 2019. Differences in Conflict Style May Contribute to Pay Discrepancies.

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The Rise of Social Media Screening in a Changing Hiring Process

Sterling Check

It’s now about casting the widest net and putting a lens on the individuals that you’re going to hire and accessing all the available data you can to make an informed decision. This helps you with complying with applicable anti-discrimination laws and your company guidelines.

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Which Way to Your Dream Job: Action Ave or I Introspection?

Thrive Global

It was written by Natasha Stanley in her review of Working Identity , a book published in 2004 by Herminia Ibarra, professor of organizational behavior. I recalled a female data scientist who found me when she was deeply unhappy in her job and seeking a change. She wanted more “ease” in her professional life.

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Blacks Must “Own Our Health”

Thrive Global

The data is in: COVID-19 is hitting black America harder. Ensuring the health of African Americans means addressing the lack of access (food deserts), racial discrimination in healthcare and the epidemic of over-incarceration. I am not alone. This virus is wiping out black people like me in hugely disproportionate numbers.

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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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EEOC data show Title VII retaliation cases rising

HR Morning

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) reported in late January that it fielded 72,675 charges of workplace discrimination in 2019 , the largest number alleging retaliation. Those cases involve employment discrimination based on an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. LGBT-related cases rising.

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