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Should you include freelancers in your talent development program?

Fast Company The Future of Work

million more people began freelancing between 2014 and 2018. The report also found that freelancers place more value on skills training. workforce growth at a rate three times faster since 2014. workforce growth at a rate three times faster since 2014. freelance workforce is growing faster than the overall U.S.

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Riot Games Settles Gender Discrimination Lawsuit at $100 Million

Trusaic

After all is said and done, the software company will pay $100 million to settle the claims of gender discrimination, including unequal pay and sexual harassment, among other misconduct. Some $80 million will be awarded to female employees who worked at the company between November 2014 and the present day.

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Retaliation in the Workplace: What to Look Out for After You File a Complaint

EverFi - HR

After Jallow complains about the harassment, the store manager retaliates. The suit alleges that not only did his manager harass him based on his national origin and religion but that the manager also used intimidation and humiliation to retaliate against him. He also advises other employees to not cooperate with Jallow.

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New York Broadens Protection for Whistleblowers

Zenefits

” This means that employer reprisals did not protect allegations of activities such as sexual harassment. ” This means that employer reprisals did not protect allegations of activities such as sexual harassment. The change in law could result in an increase in litigation. Expanded definition of employee.

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Can an Individual Supervisor Be Liable Under the FMLA?

HR Daily Advisor

Most supervisors know that they risk personal liability under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Chapter 151B if they sexually harass a subordinate employee. In April 2014, Virginia-based Brink’s, Incorporated, hired “Howard” as its global head of fleet. designer491 / iStock / Getty Images Plus. Because the U.S.

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A Balancing Act: How to Manage Social Media in the Workplace

Namely

Jobvite’s 2014 Social Recruiting Survey found that 93% of hiring managers will review a candidate’s social media profile before making a hiring decision. Train your hiring personnel on what the laws are, what to search or what should not be in the report,” Wall said. Have someone besides the hiring manager review social media profiles.

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$450,000 Sexual Harassment Settlement Highlights the Seriousness of the Problem

HRWatchdog

Nearly one-third of all EEOC complaints are sex discrimination charges (which includes sexual harassment). Employers are well aware that sexual harassment is unlawful under both California and federal law, but that doesn’t stop the problem from occurring. Recently, the EEOC settled a sexual harassment case for $450,000.