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At long last, the EEOC has proposed new workplace harassment guidance.

The Employer Handbook

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has voted to issue new guidance on workplace harassment. Here is a copy of its proposed “Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace.” The EEOC describes it as reflecting notable changes in law, including the Supreme Court’s decision in Bostock v. Finally, the U.S.

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EEOC Seeks Input on National Origin Guidance

HRWatchdog

The federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued proposed enforcement guidance relating to national origin discrimination and is seeking public input prior to finalizing the guidance. Customer preference is not a defense to discriminatory employment actions. Public comment is open until July 1, 2016! Not a member?

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Common religious accommodations and how to implement them

Business Management Daily

Employers also have a legal obligation to accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs of their employees. However, this is one area of inclusivity and employment law that many employers struggle with. Employers may need to make some adjustments to employees’ schedules to accommodate religious practices or holidays.

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Stakeholders Get More Time to Comment on EEOC Harassment Guidance

HR Daily Advisor

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The move is in line with the new administration’s overall approach of pausing Obama administration initiatives and taking time to evaluate them, said Jonathan Mook , a founding partner at DiMuro Ginsberg, PC , and an editor of the Virginia Employment Law Letter.

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CalChamber to Host Seminar on Leaves of Absence

HRWatchdog

California employers will find clarity and guidance about the state’s complex leaves of absence policies at the August 18 seminar hosted by the California Chamber of Commerce. Plenty of documentation and tracking are involved, which aren’t so simple when leaves are intermittent or when California and federal rules overlap.

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EEOC Issues Guidance on Retaliation

HRWatchdog

This week, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued its final Enforcement Guidance on Retaliation and Related Issues. Federal and state law both prohibit employers from taking adverse action against employees or job applicants who assert their right to be free from discrimination and harassment in the workplace.

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Laws And Regulations Every HR Professional Should Know In 2023

Empuls

HR professionals must now navigate a labyrinth of laws and regulations that govern everything from labor standards to digital workspaces. This comprehensive guide aims to shed light on key areas of change in HR laws and regulations that every HR professional should be aware of. Changes in labor laws 1.