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How Serious are OFCCP Equal Pay Penalties? Very.

Trusaic

A News Release dated June 22, 2020, described the order, which requires WMS Solutions, LLC to pay $960,905 in back wages, damages, and interest based on discrimination and harassment claims. As a condition of receipt of federal funds, contractors may be subject to an OFCCP audit, including a compensation analysis.

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Learning leaders reexamine sexual harassment prevention in light of new state laws

Chief Learning Officer - Talent Management

1 in the state of Illinois, the Workplace Transparency Act mandates workplace sexual harassment training for public and private organizations with more than 15 employees. Illinois is the sixth state in the last few years to create and pass a bill that would require workplace sexual harassment training. Effective Jan.

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Workplace diversity: Is HR doing enough?

HRExecutive

While 2020 shed light on many of the challenges facing HR leaders, nothing was more clear in the last day of the Spring HR Technology Conference & Exposition than the fact that one of HR’s biggest obstacles will be tackling inequity. It’s time for corporate America to lead on the issue of diversity and inclusion.”

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4 Ways to Create Effective Sexual Harassment Training

HR Morning

In a study by the Association for Talent Development (ATD), 71 percent of HR professionals said their company conducts sexual harassment prevention training. adults believe changes need to be made to eliminate sexual harassment and assault in the workplace, with 44 percent saying better sexual harassment training is the key.

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10 HR Challenges and How to Overcome Them

Intoo USA

For instance, ensuring your company is comprised of diverse team members in terms of age, gender and race is extremely important. Moreover cognitively diverse teams can make for more success for a business long term. To say that HR challenges exist is to say that the sky is up, and the ground is down. Recruiting top talent.

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10 HR Challenges and How to Overcome Them

Intoo USA

For instance, ensuring your company is comprised of diverse team members in terms of age, gender and race is extremely important. Moreover cognitively diverse teams can make for more success for a business long term. To say that HR challenges exist is to say that the sky is up, and the ground is down. Recruiting top talent.

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The Benefits of LGBTQ+ Inclusion and Diversity Training

Zenefits

As this shift happens, companies need to adjust their cultures, policies, and practices to better support younger and more diverse employees. However, one thing organizations can’t do is deny the diversity of their employees. In June 2020, the Supreme Court ruled that workers cannot be fired for being gay or transgender.