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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.”.

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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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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. family medical history).

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Forced Pagan Ritual Ends in Discrimination Lawsuit for Virginia Employer

HR Daily Advisor

District Court in Norfolk, Virginia, drives this point home—and reminds employers to train managers and supervisors on discrimination and sexual harassment in order to avoid these types of lawsuits in the future. Sally” started working for Ricoh USA—a Pennsylvania-based imaging and electronics company—in June 2008.

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3 Actionable Ways to Support Your LGBTQ+ Employees During Pride Month

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However, 20% of LGBTQ+ Americans have experienced discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity when applying for jobs, which jumps up to 32% for LGBTQ+ folks who are people of color. Happy Pride Month—the sunniest, most colorful of months! ?? ?? ??. heteronormative worldview. Let’s get started! Let’s get started!

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The Unknown Cost of Conflict in the Workplace

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While the study is from 2008 and costs may have changed since, the results are staggering. This can attribute to chronic absenteeism and attrition, upping the ante on recruiting training costs. Harassment. The Cost of Conflict in the Workplace. The Actual Cost. found that U.S. employees spend 2.8 Poor Morale. Poor Morale.

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Lineman Claims His Overtime, Training Opportunities Were Derailed On Basis of Race

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An African-American railroad worker alleged that he was denied overtime and certain training due to race discrimination. Another white coworker joined the crew as a foreman in 2008. Another white coworker joined the crew as a foreman in 2008. His employer denied the allegations. What Happened.