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Google Settles $118 Million Gender Pay Discrimination Lawsuit

Trusaic

This time, however, the story is a little different, as the multinational technology giant is under fire for gender pay discrimination. The case began in 2017 when three now-former employees filed complaints alleging Google underpays female workers, citing a violation of California’s Equal Pay Act. Google’s missteps.

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Take Note: Here’s how strong DOCUMENTATION torpedoes discrimination claims.

The Employer Handbook

Yesterday’s parting shot advised employers — not legal advice, mind you — that well-documented termination decisions are much better than “take my word on it, we should just fire him.” Beginning in January 2017, the monthly records reflected unsatisfactory performance. Well, except for one time.

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New STEM Challenge: Ageism

Steve Boese

For example, a 2017 survey from Indeed , the job site, found that 43 percent of 1,011 employees polled worry about losing their job due to their age. Even worse, Indeed found that nearly 18 percent say they worry about it “all the time.” Even worse, Indeed found that nearly 18 percent say they worry about it “all the time.”

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National Origin, Discrimination, and Employers—Oh, My!

HR Daily Advisor

Below is guidance on some of the more common national origin discrimination issues that may confront employers. What Is National Origin Discrimination? Discrimination is the different treatment of a person based on a protected characteristic such as gender, disability, or national origin.

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Workplace Discrimination: Comparing American and European Workplaces

Eightfold

More than 4 in 10 American workers report feeling discrimination in the workplace. . According to our data, 43 percent of American workers say they have faced discrimination at work. . Workplace discrimination is, unfortunately, not an uncommon occurrence, but it might occur more often in the United States than it does in Europe.

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New OFCCP Director’s Top Priority: Closing Gender/Race Pay Gaps

Trusaic

Yang’s biography, as well as recent comments on policy priorities, federal contractors and subcontractors should prepare for pay discrimination enforcement to be a high priority for the OFCCP. Yang had a long career in public service, with a particular emphasis on anti-discrimination enforcement. In March 2021, Ms.

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The EEOC has released its enforcement playbook for the next four years. Want a peek?

The Employer Handbook

Under the existing plan, which expires at the end of this year, the EEOC has articulated six priorities: Eliminating barriers in recruitment and hiring; Protecting immigrant, migrant and other vulnerable workers; Addressing emerging and developing employment discrimination issues; Enforcing equal pay laws; Preserving access to the legal system; and.