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Is Silicon Valley Evolving on Issues of Pay Equity?

Trusaic

Pinterest recently settled a gender discrimination lawsuit with its former chief operating officer for $22.5 In the past, tech companies have typically fought back, such as when the venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers disputed a suit brought by one of its former investors, Ellen Pao, in 2012.” million dollars.

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Tips For Hiring More Diverse Entry-Level Hires

Criteria Corp

Today, companies across all industries are seeking to improve diversity in their organizations. Many teams are adopting a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion mindset to produce tangible results and to nurture the talents of employees from all backgrounds. So how can your team begin hiring more diverse entry-level employees?

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The Historic Journey of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

HR Digest

The Birth of a Movement: In 2012, the seeds of change were planted when advocates called for legislative action to address the plight of pregnant workers. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, enforced by the EEOC, protects workers from discrimination based on pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

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

Bonusly

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. This very much includes gender, sexuality, and other alternative lifestyles that don’t fit into our. heteronormative worldview. Next steps.

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5 Examples of Racial Bias in Hiring

Ongig

The 2004 field experiment on labor market discrimination answers the question, “Are Emily and Greg More Employable Than Lakisha and Jamal?” ” Tip: Using “blind hiring” tools to remove names and other identifying information from resumes can help remove racial discrimination in the hiring process.

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North Carolina Hospital Settles Religious Discrimination Claims Over Flu Vaccine Policy

HR Daily Advisor

Christine Bolella was hired on May 21, 2012, to work as a preschool teacher at the hospital’s child development center. Until late 2012, she hadn’t received an immunization or vaccination since childhood. Bolella is a practicing member of the Church of the Nazarene, a Protestant Christian church.

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Why Your Company Should Care About The UN SDG

Ongig

We see diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in almost every modern workplace setting. DEI creates a good environment where teammates from diverse backgrounds work together well. Thus, the organization gains from having diverse perspectives. By hiring diverse leaders and improving how they hire people.