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Maine Joins California in Push for Enforcement of Employment Laws

Trusaic

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 Examples of Racial Bias in Hiring

Ongig

The Global Language Monitor named this “the most politically incorrect term” of all of 2004. The 2004 field experiment on labor market discrimination answers the question, “Are Emily and Greg More Employable Than Lakisha and Jamal?” Racial Discrimination in Job Interviews. It’s a type of software architecture.

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The Story Behind “Master-Slave” Being Excluded by (Most) Tech Firms

Ongig

In an email to vendors Sandoval said: “Based on the cultural diversity and sensitivity of Los Angeles County, this is not an acceptable identification label.” His request said: “For diversity reasons, it would be nice to try to avoid “master” and “slave” terminology which can be associated to slavery.”

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Secrets And Lies: 5 Ways To Free Your Hiring Bias

TalentCulture

Aside from clear issues of diversity that have to do with minorities, women, the disabled, and older professionals, other documented victims of hiring bias include men under six feet tall. Address the advantages of a diverse workforce in terms of proven ROI and competitiveness. Is it really that complicated? Put down carpeting.

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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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“It is complicated!” With Tyler Gallagher & Jacqueline Coyle-Shapiro

Thrive Global

A number of reasons have been put forward that go beyond outright gender discrimination to include workplace flexibility and employer expectations. A number of reasons have been put forward that go beyond outright gender discrimination to include workplace flexibility and employer expectations. It is complicated! It is complicated!

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15 Top Diversity Podcasts in 2022

Ongig

A great way to stay up-to-date is by listening to diversity podcasts. They’ve only been around since 2004. But, diversity and inclusion podcasts are an easy (and mostly free) way to learn about the latest DEI trends. I put together this list of 15 top diversity podcasts to listen to right now to save you time searching.