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Safeguarding Homeownership: CFPB’s Vision for Fair Appraisals

Professional Alternatives

Who ensures that these technologies don’t perpetuate bias or discrimination, potentially costing you thousands of dollars? The importance of fair appraisals in homeownership Fair appraisals are critical for homeownership because they ensure that properties are valued accurately and without bias or discrimination.

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company has a men-only weekend trip, did employer lie about their interview process, and more

Ask a Manager

Companies can’t hold events that only men are invited to; it violates federal anti-discrimination law. Ideally you’d frame it as an official complaint of discrimination too. The hiring manager called my references and as far as I heard the calls went well. Whoa, this isn’t okay.

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Want to offer support for caregivers of aging relatives? Read this

Insperity

The number of Americans ages 65 and older is projected to nearly double, from 52 million in 2018 to 95 million by 2060, according to Population Reference Bureau’s “ Fact Sheet: Aging in the United States.” These regulations are often cited in caregiver discrimination lawsuits. And it’s a trend that’s only picking up steam.

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How to Handle Workplace Investigations: A Guide for California Employers

Zenefits

When handling an EEOC investigation or other investigation, one of the ways to keep matters from ballooning into huge headaches is for employers to be diligent about investigating employee complaints of discrimination , harassment, and retaliation. Fast food chain Del Taco agreed to pay $125,000 in 2020 to settle allegations by the U.S.

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4 Key Ways Organizations Can Avoid the Great Regret

Cisive

Seventy percent of employers said that every company should screen candidates’ social media profiles, according to a 2020 survey by The Harris Poll. However, relying too heavily on social media for pre-employment screening could put employers at risk of discrimination claims. Consider the pros and cons of reference checks.

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Algorithmic Management in Organizations: Benefits, Challenges, and Best Practices

Analytics in HR

As a result, people might see algorithms as unfair (Dietvorst & Bharti, 2020; Lee, 2018; Newman, 2020). The state of New York is working on legislation that would oblige recruitment technology vendors to conduct anti-bias audits and ensure compliance with employment discrimination laws. References. Angrave, D.,

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5 Strategies for Effective Diversity Recruitment

Linkedin Talent Blog

This naturally extends to the average American’s social network; men are more likely to refer men, and whites are more likely to refer whites. In 2020, the language we use to talk about work has evolved. Focus on competency-based interviewing. As a recruiter, I’m used to soliciting, aggregating, and analyzing interview feedback.