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How the Age Discrimination in Employment Act Protects Older Employees

HR Digest

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), established in 1967, serves as a crucial safeguard against workplace inequality, explicitly prohibiting age discrimination against individuals who are 40 years of age or older.

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Age Discrimination in the Workplace

Paycor

If so, your company could be headed to the courtroom to defend itself against an age discrimination lawsuit. In 1967, President Lyndon Johnson passed the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), which is designed to protect job candidates and employees 40 and up from age discrimination in the workplace. Firing and layoffs.

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How to Encourage Employees to Report Issues

HR Shelf

A study by California Law Review revealed that 82% of whistleblowers had to suffer harassment, about 60% had their jobs taken away, and about 17% lost their homes. Discrimination and harassment: When employees are mistreated due to their gender, race, nationality, religion, age, or disability. Read on to understand. .

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Employment and Labor Law in Australia

Global People Strategist

Fair Work Act 2009. All Australian nationals and foreign workers are entitled to basic rights and protections under the Fair Work Act of 2009. All the industries and businesses in Australia that have employed foreign as well as local workers are subjected to the Fair Work Act 2009. With a small population of just 25.79

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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. A recent lawsuit filed in the U.S. VeraPetruk / iStock / Getty Images Plus. Then, in August 2016, things got weird.

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HRCI Changes Requirements for PHR, SPHR Recertification Starting 2021

UpstartHR

For instance, in 2018 the exam body of knowledge changed the most it had since I got my PHR back in 2009. CPAs must get ethics training every cycle to maintain their certification as well. Every so often HRCI, the Human Resources Certification Institute, changes the requirements for its exams. New HR Certification Ethics Requirement.

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Wrongful Termination: Here’s How To Fix It

HR Digest

If you have been laid off from your job wrongfully, you have the right to sue your employee for a breach of contract. Some illegal reasons may include: When an employer fires staff in violation of federal state and anti-discrimination laws. Learn about your rights and say no to wrongful termination!