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How Serious are OFCCP Equal Pay Penalties? Very.

Trusaic

The Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs (OFCCP) just won a significant equal pay victory against WMS Solutions, LLC, a staffing company focusing on asbestos abatement. Of the $960,905 that the company must pay, $179,907 must go to remedy pay discrimination. WMS Solutions, LLC , DOJ ALJ, No. 2015-OFC-00009 (June 17, 2015).

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Remote Work Reminder: Don’t Lose Sight of Harassment Prevention Training Obligations

HRWatchdog

With less face-to-face interaction, employers may mistakenly think sexual harassment in the workplace has become less of a risk; but, unfortunately, statistics show that’s not really the case. Research strongly suggests that hostility on the basis of sex and race has moved from the physical workplace to the online world.

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History of Diversity and Inclusion Policies in the Workplace

Kazoo

As a result, new diversity and inclusion policies began arising to ensure that workplace rules and standards would be fair to everyone. A diverse workplace also matters to job seekers, with 76% of them considering it as an important factor during their job search, according to Glassdoor. Armstrong Roberts/ClassicStock // Getty Images.

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Top 9 Types of Discrimination in the Workplace

HR Shelf

There are various types of discrimination in the workplace which can occur as a one-time incident or an ongoing process significantly affecting your employees. With the rise in cultural and gender diversity in the workplace , employees of various ethnicities and backgrounds must work collaboratively to achieve the company’s objectives.

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What Are California Employment Laws 2024?

HR Lineup

With its large and diverse population, the state has consistently enacted progressive legislation aimed at protecting workers’ rights, promoting workplace equality, and ensuring fair treatment for all employees. California has long been a trailblazer when it comes to employment laws in the United States.

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Has “startup culture” changed for good?

Embroker

But what about bullying, aggression, toxic behavior, sexual harassment , and outright lying? For example, much of the well-documented ‘bro culture’ that’s become synonymous with tech startups comes from the fact that entrepreneurs have often been allowed to get away with not prioritizing diversity in the workplace. Download the Report.

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8 steps to stamp out LGBT discrimination

Business Management Daily

Discrimination against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) people is nothing new. For years there have been complaints, court cases, and stories in the media that show just how vulnerable the LGBT population is to discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. According to Gallup, 4.5% of the adult U.S.