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FMLA: California Employer Put Up with Performance, Attendance Issues Long Enough

HR Daily Advisor

In addition to her attendance issues, she was frequently tardy and became a poor performer. AT&T warned her several times that she would be suspended if her attendance and performance didn’t improve. Nevertheless, she continued to perform poorly and have attendance issues, and she was given a dismissal warning.

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Did Supervisor Discriminate Against Reservist Due to Possibility of Deployment?

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An Army reservist claimed that he was discriminated against after informing his supervisor about the possibility of an upcoming deployment. . From 2006 to 2010, “Louis” served as a major in the U.S. Source: flySnow / iStock / Getty Images Plus. at work and was denied an opportunity to participate in a training program. What Happened.

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#HotInHR: Men & Women Act Same, Treated Differently; Book Time-off Using Alexa, WeWork + Lord & Taylor?

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How Black Americans See Discrimination (NPR). One of the paradoxes of racial discrimination is the way it can remain obscured even to the people to whom it’s happening. HotInHR: Men & Women Act Same, Treated Differently; Book Time-off Using Alexa, WeWork + Lord… Click To Tweet. Tags: HR Tech, Time-off.

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How to improve your return to work interviews

cipHR

This interview serves as the time to welcome the employee back and to let them know what has occurred at the organisation during their absence. When you are conducting the interviews, make sure you treat all employees fairly and equally to protect yourself from potential claims of discrimination or unfair treatment.

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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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Feds Enact Workplace Pregnancy Accommodations, Expand Lactation Requirements

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The Pregnancy Discrimination Act specifies that pregnant workers must be treated the same as those who are “similar in their ability or inability” to work. Separately, the PUMP Act expands federal requirements on breastfeeding time and private space protections to a larger group of nursing workers.

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Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust at Total Rewards

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For example, WorldatWork supports the End Pay Discrimination Through Information Act, which clarifies that it’s unlawful for an employer to retaliate against an employee who voluntarily discusses compensation. Another fascinating session on the topic of pay equity was presented by Christopher Ryan and Ahu Yildirmaz from ADP’s research team.