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EEOC’s FY 2021 Activity and the Future of Pay Equity Enforcement

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The agency experienced a boost in activity at the end of 2021 according to its Agency Financial Report , indicating the enforcement lull it experienced in 2020 is over. The agency filed 59 lawsuits in September 2021, which is 26 more than it filed in 2020. In total, the agency filed 116 lawsuits in 2021 (up from 101 in 2020).

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New Jersey Law Against Discrimination Expands Protections Against Ageism

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The state of New Jersey recently updated its Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD) to include protections against age discrimination. Below we outline what employers need to know about the anti-discrimination law. The updates expand recourse for employees who are discriminated against based on their age.

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California DFEH Sues Activision Blizzard for Systemic Discrimination

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Following a two-year investigation, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) sued the entertainment gaming giant, Activision Blizzard for systematic discrimination on July 21, 2021. The post California DFEH Sues Activision Blizzard for Systemic Discrimination first appeared on Trusaic.

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HR Trends: The Key Reads of June 2021

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In addition, violence and discrimination against Asian Americans and Pride Month surfaced concerns about lack of diversity and inclusion of all groups in the workplace. HR Trends for June 2021. As more people return to the office, there is increased discussion about burnout and wellness.

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EEOC Allows For Late 2021 EEO-1 Reporting Submissions

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Despite the EEO-1 filing deadline for the 2021 tax year being earlier this month, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is allowing for “late” submissions through June 21. The announcement was under the radar, but nonetheless, employers will have additional time to file their EEO-1 Component 1 snapshots for the 2021 tax year. .

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Google Settles $118 Million Gender Pay Discrimination Lawsuit

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This time, however, the story is a little different, as the multinational technology giant is under fire for gender pay discrimination. This isn’t the first time Google has been in the spotlight for pay discrimination. In 2021, the tech company agreed to pay $2.5 In 2021, the tech company agreed to pay $2.5

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Why hair discrimination should be the next focus for DEI progress

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In the last four years, 22 states have adopted versions of the Crown Act , first passed in California in 2019 to prohibit employers from discriminating based on hair style and texture that is commonly associated with a particular race or national origin. I want employers to think about their environment.”