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Breastfeeding at Work Policy

HR Digest

A breastfeeding policy at work refers to the provisions for breastfeeding employees. Since 2010, the federal “Break Time for Nursing Mothers” law has legally protected working mothers who wish to express breast milk during their workday. This law applies to hourly employees as well as some salaried employees. A: Who is covered?

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Long Covid and returning to work: what employers need to know

cipHR

Employers have a positive duty to lessen the disadvantages faced by disabled employees under the Equality Act 2010, and this includes making reasonable adjustments to ensure that disability doesn’t impede one’s ability to work. Taking effective proactive steps now may minimise the risk of discrimination further down the line.”.

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Case for Consistency: Treatment of Manager Prevents Dismissal of Age Bias Claim

HR Daily Advisor

A New Jersey federal court recently declined to dismiss an age discrimination lawsuit because an employer’s failure to discipline employees in a consistent manner could be construed as evidence of discrimination. Bruce’s store received failing scores in 2010, 2011, and 2012. hafakot / iStock / Getty Images Plus.

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Are your job ads gender biased? Why gender neutral job descriptions matter

cipHR

Evidence suggests that recruiters would do well to be aware of the unconscious opinions – based on stereotypes and prejudices – that might be hampering their recruitment efforts. Are there specific terms included in your job descriptions which could be biased towards a particular gender? And does it matter?

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Secrets of the savvy workplace

Thrive Global

Cognitive skills’ refer to the ability to assimilate knowledge, understand and handle increasingly complex information and the overall ability to learn. So, a college graduate – especially one with a good degree level – would show up well here. Very well, actually. How do women fare in this regard?

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I sacrificed for my boyfriend’s business and might get nothing, renting a house from my boss, and more

Ask a Manager

In early 2010, I started to date my boyfriend who owned a small business. But you don’t think you’ll be able to afford another place without roommates, and right now roommates you don’t know well are a gamble. Is it age discrimination to keep an older team member from traveling to client sites this summer? Here we go….

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Vermont Recreational Marijuana Goes Into Effect July 1, 2018

Precheck

Although federal law still prohibits the use, sale, and/or possession of marijuana, as well as classifies the substance as Schedule I, Vermont is joining a number of states across the country that have legalized recreational marijuana for adult use. Recreational Marijuana. Commercial sales of marijuana are not permitted at this time.