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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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Genetic Information and Employee Wellness: A Compliance Primer

The Employer Handbook

One plaintiff opted out entirely, and the other only disclosed biometric data like cholesterol, BMI, and glucose—none of which qualifies as genetic information under GINA. The City never accessed any personal health data. Any health-related data should be stored separately and handled confidentially. Audit your wellness program.

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What Makes a Hiring Test Legally Compliant?

HR Lineup

However, improper use of these assessments can expose employers to legal risks, including discrimination claims and regulatory penalties. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Tests must measure essential job functions, not disabilities.

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The Strategic Advantage of Equal Employment Opportunity: Fostering Diversity and Performance

HR Stacks Blog

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) is dedicated to ensuring fair treatment for all employees and job applicants, making employment decisions without discrimination based on legally protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

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4 Ways HR Analytics Can Improve Workplace Diversity

Cornerstone On Demand

In the next 10 to 30 years, census data says that there will be no racial or ethnic majority in the United States. However, after years of trying to promote diversity by eliminating bias and discrimination in the workplace by legal means, it still exists. Eliminating Workforce Discrimination with Big Data.

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Four Common Tech Ageism Myths Debunked With Data

Visier

Between 2008 and 2015, it was the subject of 226 official complaints filed against Silicon Valley’s biggest tech companies. Situational ageism — prejudice or discrimination on the basis of a person’s age — undoubtedly exists in the tech industry. It’s been called the tech industry’s “ silent career killer.”

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Four Common Tech Ageism Myths Debunked With Data

Visier

Between 2008 and 2015, it was the subject of 226 official complaints filed against Silicon Valley’s biggest tech companies. Situational ageism — prejudice or discrimination on the basis of a person’s age — undoubtedly exists in the tech industry. It’s been called the tech industry’s “ silent career killer.”