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Mississippi Equal Pay Law To Take Effect This July

Trusaic

Last week Mississippi became the last state in the country to pass a law ensuring workers receive equal pay for equal work. The new equal pay law will take effect on July 1. The Mississippi Equal Pay for Equal Work Act marks a legislative milestone for the Magnolia State and the rest of the country.

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Support employment for people with disabilities: 5 inclusive hiring tips

Insperity

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , the unemployment rate for persons with a disability was 8 percent in 2018, more than twice the rate of those with no disability. Building an inclusive workforce means being open-minded to the diverse population of people with disabilities. Defining disabilities. Review your infrastructure.

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5 Steps to Prevent Age Discrimination in the Workplace

EverFi - HR

According to a recent AARP survey , 78% of older workers report that they have seen or experienced age discrimination at work, the highest level reported since the survey began in 2003. In 2018, this number was just 61%. Age discrimination in the workplace doesn’t just negatively affect employees. It also affects your company.

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Guide to Hiring Employees in Ireland

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Key legislation includes the Employment Equality Acts, the Unfair Dismissals Acts, and the Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Acts. These laws collectively address issues such as discrimination, termination procedures, and basic employment terms.

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5 Facts About Gender Discrimination in the Remote Workplace

Embroker

With headlines proclaiming the successes of women in leadership positions over the past year, the initial impression of workplace gender discrimination might be one of optimism. In fact, some say that COVID-19 has had a regressive impact on workplace gender equality. federal agency responsible for enforcing anti-discrimination laws.

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Hewlett Packard Enterprise Reaches $8.5 Million Pay Gap Settlement

Trusaic

Computer information technology company, Hewlett Packard Enterprise reached a settlement regarding allegations of pay discrimination late last week. Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company , dates back to 2018. This is not the first time Hewlett Packard has been charged with alleged pay discrimination. has agreed to pay $8.5

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These diversity in the workplace statistics could change your business

Homebase

DEI, or diversity, equity, and inclusion, is more than a trending topic. It’s a way to ensure everyone in our increasingly diverse workforce feels respected, valued, and included—regardless of their background or identity. It’s about how to take diversity in the workplace statistics and turn them into actionable, equitable plans.