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History of Diversity and Inclusion Policies in the Workplace

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People in these groups have always faced great difficulties in the workplace, including racism, a lack of needed accommodations for physical/mental conditions, sexual harassment, lower wages, and barriers to better opportunities. Armstrong Roberts/ClassicStock // Getty Images. by Tai Gooden. Over the past 100 years, the U.S.

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What You Should Know About Workplace Compliance Training

EverFi - HR

For most companies, the risk of litigation is often enough of an incentive to train their employees. But if employees don’t know what behavior to avoid, they are more likely to engage in conduct that crosses the line and leads to allegations of harassment that holds the employer liable. Which States Require Harassment Training?

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Pat yourselves on the back, employers. EEOC Charges dipped to a new 27-year low!!!??

The Employer Handbook

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced ( here ) its Fiscal Year 2019 Enforcement and Litigation Data. Although the data does not account for complaints of discrimination filed with state and local fair employment practices agencies, the number of Charges of Discrimination filed with the EEOC continues to decline.

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Stakeholders Get More Time to Comment on EEOC Harassment Guidance

HR Daily Advisor

The guidance included several notable provisions, including a prohibition on harassment based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Other new provisions included a warning that the use of a name or pronoun inconsistent with an individual’s gender identity in a persistent or offensive manner is illegal harassment.