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World Cup Champions U.S. Women’s Soccer Team Fights for Pay Equity

Trusaic

” The USWNT filed a lawsuit alleging a Title VII violation against FIFA in March of 2019: a pay discrimination claim rejected by Judge R. Still, from an organizational viewpoint, bad PR is a costly means of compliance and negotiation. Gary Klausner in May of this year.

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The Pregnancy Discrimination Act: A Critical Step Towards Women’s Equality

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“It is illegal to discriminate on the basis of pregnancy or gender. Intertwined with this law is another closely related initiative enacted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission : The Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA). Pregnancy Discrimination & Harassment. It is not illegal to talk about it.”. Sheryl Sandberg.

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Disparate treatment-vs-disparate-impact-guide

Business Management Daily

Eliminate discrimination: Protect your business and employees As employers, we must try to reduce all forms of discrimination as much as possible. That’s because instances of intentional discrimination are always harmful. That means you have every incentive to eliminate employment discrimination at your organization.

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HR, Benefits, and Payroll Compliance Trends for 2021

Zenefits

To help you prepare, we’ve rounded up human resources, benefits, and payroll compliance trends to look out for in 2021. Examine: Discrimination risks, such as during hiring and performance management. Mental health parity laws, including the federal Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) of 2008. Healthcare.

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Mental Health in the Workplace: 5 Ways Employers Can Make a Difference

Paycor

And while bosses may want to be supportive, often it may feel safer to ignore the topic rather than risk uncomfortable conversations or—worse—compliance issues. Avoid Discriminating Against Mentally Ill Employees. Avoid Discriminating Against Mentally Ill Employees. Know the Laws on Mental Health Conditions.

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The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act: What Is Protected Under GINA?

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However, many Americans wonder if participating in genetics research or undergoing genetic testing will lead to being discriminated against, based on their genetic outcomes, and consequently may lead to the decision to not take genetics-based clinical tests or participate in research for new therapies and cures. Employment (Title II).

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Dispute Over Job Requirements Defeats Summary Judgment on Disability Discrimination Claim

HR Daily Advisor

The New Jersey Supreme Court recently permitted a disabled nurse to proceed to trial on her claim that the termination of her employment constituted disability discrimination. In August 2008, Saint Clare’s performed job analyses for its nursing positions. Beginning in 2007, Arianna suffered a series of work-related injuries.