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Unemployment Discrimination Rears Head Again

HRExecutive

With the economy slowly, but surely making its way back (at least for now), cases involving unemployment discrimination have taken a back seat to recruiting and talent management, as stories go. 2014 State of the Union address to give more long-term-unemployed Americans a “fair shot” at a job. Sharing best practices.”

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$395K ‘Onionhead’ religious discrimination award stands

HR Morning

A Syosset, NY company sued by the EEOC for religious discrimination after employees said they were fired for refusing to participate in religious practices lost its bid to get a $394,991 award struck down and to get a new trial in the case. The post $395K ‘Onionhead’ religious discrimination award stands appeared first on HR Morning.

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EEOC Probe into Mandatory Retirement Age Results in $6.8 Million Settlement

HR Digest

An EEOC probe into a mandatory retirement age policy at a San Diego-based physicians group has resulted in a massive settlement without the group admitting to any liability in the matter. The ADEA protects employees above the age of 40 from any bias and discrimination in a professional setting. The Scripps $6.8 The Scripps $6.8

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Listen Closely! 5th Circuit Court Hears Stuttering Employee’s ADA Claims

HR Daily Advisor

Talascend assigned Charlie to work at a facility owned by Jacobs Engineering Group in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Charlie contended that as a result of his workplace stress, he had a panic attack while he was driving and got into a car accident in February 2014. Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc., 5th Circuit’s Decision.

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OFCCP and LandCare USA Settle Hiring Discrimination Claims

Berkshire Associates

Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has entered into a conciliation agreement with LandCare USA, LLC, formerly known as TruGreen LandCare to settle allegations of hiring discrimination at its Austin, TX location.

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New Age Discrimination Law Considered By U.S. Congress

Zenefits

A bipartisan bill which would make it easier for older workers to prove age discrimination in the workplace have been introduced in the U.S. The “ Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act ” (POWADA) would reverse a 2009 U.S. Federal, State, and Local Anti-Discrimination Laws. EEOC targets age discrimination.

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South Africa attempts Compliance, Cracks Down on Illegal Employment

Global People Strategist

While Section 23 of the Constitution does not specify which groups fall under the provision, it ensures that employing illegal foreigners could potentially break labor laws. One of the main talking points for these groups targeting foreign nationals has been that immigrants have been “stealing” the locals’ jobs.