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Riot Games Settles Gender Discrimination Lawsuit at $100 Million

Trusaic

Entertainment company Riot Games recently settled a multi-year-long gender discrimination class-action lawsuit with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH). 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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EEOC Probe into Mandatory Retirement Age Results in $6.8 Million Settlement

HR Digest

The Scripps Clinic age discrimination case revolved around a 2014 policy that mandated that physicians had to retire from their role in the group at the age of 75 in order to ensure patient safety. The ADEA protects employees above the age of 40 from any bias and discrimination in a professional setting. The Scripps $6.8

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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. As a result, Jallow goes to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) where he and the EEOC file a lawsuit against the retail chain. And the courts agreed that the manager was guilty of harassment AND retaliation. What Is Workplace Retaliation?

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Can HR really fix organisations’ diversity problems?

cipHR

Instances of racism, harassment and discrimination have, for many workers who identify as part of a minority group, sadly been part of and parcel of working life for too long. For cultures to truly change, HR needs to overhaul organisational systems and structures that are compounding inequality at work. Why are these changes needed?

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Violence, harassment, discrimination and decimated newsrooms: Indian journalists fight a silent battle

Thrive Global

For thousands of journalists reporting sensitive events, threats, violence, dealing with online abuse and trolling are just a few among many challenges. Yet, their emotional and psychological wellbeing is not front and center in our social discourse. Suddenly a mob attacked Gunasekar. They scolded me and hit me again.

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8 Ways To Call Out Racial Injustice At Work

Vantage Circle

From the United States to India to Malaysia, every country comprises diverse ethnicities who make a beautiful melting pot of culture and diversity. So, as a leader or a manager, what initiatives do you have in place to eliminate workplace discrimination? Do you follow a set diversity and inclusion program?

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Women in Technology

Thrive Global

Personally, I am extremely fortunate to work for a company that is conscientious about diversity and opportunities for career advancement regardless of one’s color, creed, or religion. Misogynist discrimination is deep-seeded and can be found at the highest levels of the tech world. Issues That Women Face in The Tech Space.