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Benefits compliance means adhering to the federal, state, and local laws your mandatory and voluntary benefits are subject to. These agencies may assess penalties on employers whose benefit plans are out of compliance. Compliance notifications/alerts. Benefits Compliance MORE
Yesterday we explored how the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has been taking a hard stance on hiring and pay discrimination cases. Potential class members in the settlements discussed in this article and other potential class members who believe they were impacted by contractor discrimination are being encouraged to contact the OFCCP for inclusion in class lawsuits. Leave Policy/Compliance FY hiring OFCCP workplace violence MORE
Maybe you painted the front door of your house the wrong color and the subdivision council sent you a strongly worded letter of compliance. That’s all been changing because of big data. Turns out, someone at OFCCP shows them how to run a basic statistical analysis of the data you send them on your applicants and who you hired. So, this data is from a company that had to pay $1.7 Million because they discriminated in not hiring Asian candidates. MORE
Many states are seeing new sexual harassment laws much in place, and new data are showing an increase in sexual harassment reports. HB 360 adds new provisions to the Delaware Discrimination in Employment Act (DDEA). While the DDEA already contained language preventing discrimination based on sex, advocates argued that the law failed to specifically address sexual harassment The new law contains language addressing this issue. How Do I Ensure Compliance With This Law? MORE
Because compliance is changing so quickly on the state and federal level, HR departments are finding it more and more challenging to keep up with current regulations and changes to employment law. A vendor partner can be the HR practitioner’s best support to help navigate the fast-moving legal compliance landscape that includes background screening, reference checks, and employment verification. Non-Compliance in HR is Complicated and Expensive. MORE
From Risk to Opportunity: How Employers Can Turn Pay Data Reporting into a Better Business. Workforce data is the fuel that powers engines of innovation and growth in the 21st century. Brief Overview of Pay Data Reporting. Risks Inherent in Pay Data Reports. MORE
Many states are seeing new sexual harassment laws much in place, and new data are showing an increase in sexual harassment reports. HB 360 adds new provisions to the Delaware Discrimination in Employment Act (DDEA). While the DDEA already contained language preventing discrimination based on sex, advocates argued that the law failed to specifically address sexual harassment The new law contains language addressing this issue. How Do I Ensure Compliance With This Law? MORE
It is a way to minimize discrimination and prejudices against people with various identities, sexual orientation, gender, racial minorities, etc. Therefore, read this article to know more about what diversity training course includes and how you can build an effective program in your company. MORE
Awesome HR Blogs (Untrackable) — There’s a second list at the end of this article with blogs that ahrefs didn’t track in a fair, apples-to-apples way. Top 3 Articles — ahrefs provides an estimate of the top 3 articles for each blog. Compliance. MORE
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has raised awareness of pandemic-related discrimination and harassment based on national origin and race. Risk and Compliance Workforce Management June-2020 Magazine ArticleSix best practices to consider before reopening. MORE
Note : This article covers federal legislation, but your state likely has its own set of regulations that also depend on employee count. Learn more on the DOL’s ERISA Compliance Assistance site. . Learn more in our article about how to stay compliant under the ADA. . MORE
Standardize compliance and minimize the risk of a violation. Don’t have time to read this whole article? Become a data Ninja. What type of data are we talking about? Time and attendance data. Scheduling data. Productivity data. Hiring data. MORE
Now, we have recently released proposed rules from Colorado’s Department of Labor and Employment, providing employers much needed guidance concerning EPEWA compliance. hourly pay or salary range) and benefits data for the relevant position. 3 minute read . MORE
Information about a candidate’s religious affiliation, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status or health condition may all be prohibited under state and federal anti-discrimination laws. Employers need to make sure that any social media screening is done by those who are familiar with the legal risks — particularly anti-discrimination and privacy laws. Digital Natives and age discrimination. MORE
While existing Federal and Kentucky state law already forbid discrimination on the basis of pregnancy. Within 30 days of the law’s effective date, employers must begin providing notice to new employees of their right to be free from discrimination based on pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions at the start of their employment and to let new hires know of their right to be reasonably accommodated for pregnancy and related conditions. Compliance MORE
To help you prepare, we’ve rounded up human resources, benefits, and payroll compliance trends to look out for in 2021. Examine: Discrimination risks, such as during hiring and performance management. Data privacy and security risks. Data source: The Segal Group. MORE
Stop Discriminating! Now that it’s February and all the new year’s articles are out about updates to policy manuals, I am here to remind you that policies are pretty much worthless. There are also a lot of ‘old’ compliance issues that we still can’t seem to get right, even though some of them have been the law since 1964. You can figure this out based on ATS data too. It has never been easier to find and prove discrimination. MORE
Earlier this year, we discussed how Oracle was in the crosshairs of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (“OFCCP”), the federal agency housed within the Labor Department and charged with enforcing equal employment opportunity laws for businesses with government contracts. MORE
I’m not a compliance expert, financial analyst, or tax advisor. And perhaps too, you as a business owner, are as confused by federal tax compliance as I am. This article is designed to help small business owners understand the complexity of the federal compliance regulations and ultimately give you a comprehensive tool— 2019 Compliance Calendar —which simplifies the compliance regulation process for taxes, benefits, and HR compliance. Compliance MORE
According to recent data, the top five EEOC complaints reported nationally are: Retaliation: 39,110 Disability: 24,238 Race: 23,976 Sex (including pregnancy): 23,532 Age: 15,573. And, if your company finds itself facing a charge of discrimination, what should you do? MORE
An article in the Irish Examiner on the proposed legislation put the Act’s requirements into perspective with this headline, “New law proposed to name and shame companies with poor record of equal pay.”. MORE
Achieving Pay Equity means eliminating unlawful discrimination from the wage-setting process. In this article, Trusaic takes you on a world tour, surveying how countries abroad have tackled one of the most important issues of our time. MORE
This article first appeared on HBR.org. You can access the original article by clicking here. Pay equity regulation and compliance efforts have been steadily growing across Europe and Canada. Pay discrimination has been illegal in the U.S. MORE
Companies try to get rid of any form of discrimination from their hiring process. If you literally just put it into Google, you find article after article and research piece after research piece that says businesses perform better when they have greater ethnic and gender diversity,” Matt explains, “more diverse companies produce more revenue.”. Stories & Insights Diversity & Inclusion Inside HR Compliance Equal opportunity Recruiter MORE
The article is available here (paywall). It can also provide critical analytics to kickstart rehiring in compliance with state and federal equal pay laws. COVID-19 has created severe and lasting consequences for businesses. MORE
And now, more than ever, everyone seems committed to dismantling discrimination. Most business owners think of diversity in the workplace in terms of the compliance regulations imposed by the federal government. Now that you’ve compiled your data, you can look for areas of improvement. MORE
In this article, we discuss the state of the art of ethical benchmarking of algorithms and provide advice for practitioners in the field. Legal frameworks such as the European General Data Protection Legislation (GDPR) provide guidance in differentiating right from wrong. MORE
This includes intentional discrimination – disparate treatment – and unintentional subtle forms of discrimination – disparate impact. Disparate Treatment is intentionally discriminating against a protected class of employees. Age Discrimination. MORE
It’s a topic employers generally avoid, since the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 prohibited sex discrimination on the basis of pregnancy. These are questions they should not ask,” because of the potential for discrimination, said Emily Martin, vice president and senior counsel for the NWLC, in a letter to the Obama administration asking for a ban on such questions in wellness programs. Asking questions, gathering data. Pregnancy discrimination? MORE
This year’s continuing focus on the pandemic and growing concerns over business disruptions means your company needs to make sure its HR policies and procedures cover all areas of HR Compliance thoroughly. HR Compliance Checklist. HR Compliance Posters. Company Compliance. MORE
In the Deloitte article cited above, it’s also noted that that “financial services firms seeking more diversity in their candidate pool will likely need to recruit and develop more women in the areas in which CEOs have historically come from: lines of business, finance, and operations.” MORE
Some of the breakout trends you’ll see across several EU countries include pay equality, data privacy, GDPR rights and regulations, and plans to make the business environment more attractive to startups and foreign investment via friendlier labor laws. Another significant change to keep close track of is the EU’s General Data Privacy Regulation (GDPR), which will have sweeping implications when going into effect on 25 May 2018. EU Data Protection. Disability Discrimination. MORE
of employers in the Garden State, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. New Jersey adds anti-discrimination and retaliation measures. The bill also has an anti-retaliation and anti-discrimination component. It forbids covered employers from harassing, threatening or otherwise discriminating against or retaliating against an employee because the employee took advantage of family leave rights or received paid family leave benefits. MORE
Also, AI is only as accurate as the data you're feeding it. Bad data can contain bias based on gender, age, or race. This bad data has led to a few notable cases of discrimination with companies like Amazon and Facebook. Original full article , published on 10/31/2020]. MORE
In this article, we’ll cover the correct information to include, activities to try, and more. Sexual harassment continues to become a more significant concern in the workplace , and data shows an increase in harassment reports in the past year as business owners and HR leaders have put new policies into place. Senate Bill 1343 also states that California employers will need to provide written harassment, discrimination, and retaliation prevention policies to all employees. MORE
Small businesses who fall out of compliance also put themselves in danger of lawsuits, audits, and a harmed reputation. . If you have specific questions about labor law compliance, it’s best to contact an employment attorney. Compliance is hard. Discrimination . MORE
Article Compliance Data Discrimination HR Digest
JULY 20, 2020
This year’s continuing focus on the pandemic and growing concerns over business disruptions means your company needs to make sure its HR policies and procedures cover all areas of HR Compliance thoroughly. HR Compliance Checklist. HR Compliance Posters. Company Compliance.
Homebase
JUNE 10, 2021
Note : This article covers federal legislation, but your state likely has its own set of regulations that also depend on employee count. Learn more on the DOL’s ERISA Compliance Assistance site. . Learn more in our article about how to stay compliant under the ADA. .
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Cisive
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
Because compliance is changing so quickly on the state and federal level, HR departments are finding it more and more challenging to keep up with current regulations and changes to employment law. A vendor partner can be the HR practitioner’s best support to help navigate the fast-moving legal compliance landscape that includes background screening, reference checks, and employment verification. Non-Compliance in HR is Complicated and Expensive.
Ongig
APRIL 17, 2020
Awesome HR Blogs (Untrackable) — There’s a second list at the end of this article with blogs that ahrefs didn’t track in a fair, apples-to-apples way. Top 3 Articles — ahrefs provides an estimate of the top 3 articles for each blog. Compliance.
Trusaic
JUNE 22, 2020
Earlier this year, we discussed how Oracle was in the crosshairs of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (“OFCCP”), the federal agency housed within the Labor Department and charged with enforcing equal employment opportunity laws for businesses with government contracts.
Zenefits
MARCH 8, 2021
Benefits compliance means adhering to the federal, state, and local laws your mandatory and voluntary benefits are subject to. These agencies may assess penalties on employers whose benefit plans are out of compliance. Compliance notifications/alerts. Benefits Compliance
HR Daily Advisor
FEBRUARY 16, 2016
Yesterday we explored how the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has been taking a hard stance on hiring and pay discrimination cases. Potential class members in the settlements discussed in this article and other potential class members who believe they were impacted by contractor discrimination are being encouraged to contact the OFCCP for inclusion in class lawsuits. Leave Policy/Compliance FY hiring OFCCP workplace violence
Trusaic
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
From Risk to Opportunity: How Employers Can Turn Pay Data Reporting into a Better Business. Workforce data is the fuel that powers engines of innovation and growth in the 21st century. Brief Overview of Pay Data Reporting. Risks Inherent in Pay Data Reports.
HRO Today
JUNE 9, 2020
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has raised awareness of pandemic-related discrimination and harassment based on national origin and race. Risk and Compliance Workforce Management June-2020 Magazine ArticleSix best practices to consider before reopening.
Trusaic
FEBRUARY 7, 2021
In the Deloitte article cited above, it’s also noted that that “financial services firms seeking more diversity in their candidate pool will likely need to recruit and develop more women in the areas in which CEOs have historically come from: lines of business, finance, and operations.”
Trusaic
OCTOBER 26, 2020
Now, we have recently released proposed rules from Colorado’s Department of Labor and Employment, providing employers much needed guidance concerning EPEWA compliance. hourly pay or salary range) and benefits data for the relevant position. 3 minute read .
Zenefits
DECEMBER 17, 2018
I’m not a compliance expert, financial analyst, or tax advisor. And perhaps too, you as a business owner, are as confused by federal tax compliance as I am. This article is designed to help small business owners understand the complexity of the federal compliance regulations and ultimately give you a comprehensive tool— 2019 Compliance Calendar —which simplifies the compliance regulation process for taxes, benefits, and HR compliance. Compliance
TLNT: The Business of HR
AUGUST 6, 2015
It’s a topic employers generally avoid, since the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 prohibited sex discrimination on the basis of pregnancy. These are questions they should not ask,” because of the potential for discrimination, said Emily Martin, vice president and senior counsel for the NWLC, in a letter to the Obama administration asking for a ban on such questions in wellness programs. Asking questions, gathering data. Pregnancy discrimination?
Insperity
AUGUST 18, 2020
According to recent data, the top five EEOC complaints reported nationally are: Retaliation: 39,110 Disability: 24,238 Race: 23,976 Sex (including pregnancy): 23,532 Age: 15,573. And, if your company finds itself facing a charge of discrimination, what should you do?
Trusaic
MAY 23, 2019
An article in the Irish Examiner on the proposed legislation put the Act’s requirements into perspective with this headline, “New law proposed to name and shame companies with poor record of equal pay.”.
Global Upside
MARCH 19, 2018
Some of the breakout trends you’ll see across several EU countries include pay equality, data privacy, GDPR rights and regulations, and plans to make the business environment more attractive to startups and foreign investment via friendlier labor laws. Another significant change to keep close track of is the EU’s General Data Privacy Regulation (GDPR), which will have sweeping implications when going into effect on 25 May 2018. EU Data Protection. Disability Discrimination.
PerformanceICreate
FEBRUARY 4, 2019
Stop Discriminating! Now that it’s February and all the new year’s articles are out about updates to policy manuals, I am here to remind you that policies are pretty much worthless. There are also a lot of ‘old’ compliance issues that we still can’t seem to get right, even though some of them have been the law since 1964. You can figure this out based on ATS data too. It has never been easier to find and prove discrimination.
TLNT: The Business of HR
JUNE 23, 2015
Information about a candidate’s religious affiliation, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status or health condition may all be prohibited under state and federal anti-discrimination laws. Employers need to make sure that any social media screening is done by those who are familiar with the legal risks — particularly anti-discrimination and privacy laws. Digital Natives and age discrimination.
Trusaic
JULY 2, 2020
The article is available here (paywall). It can also provide critical analytics to kickstart rehiring in compliance with state and federal equal pay laws. COVID-19 has created severe and lasting consequences for businesses.
Workable
APRIL 1, 2019
Companies try to get rid of any form of discrimination from their hiring process. If you literally just put it into Google, you find article after article and research piece after research piece that says businesses perform better when they have greater ethnic and gender diversity,” Matt explains, “more diverse companies produce more revenue.”. Stories & Insights Diversity & Inclusion Inside HR Compliance Equal opportunity Recruiter
Trusaic
DECEMBER 11, 2019
This article first appeared on HBR.org. You can access the original article by clicking here. Pay equity regulation and compliance efforts have been steadily growing across Europe and Canada. Pay discrimination has been illegal in the U.S.
Trusaic
JULY 1, 2020
Achieving Pay Equity means eliminating unlawful discrimination from the wage-setting process. In this article, Trusaic takes you on a world tour, surveying how countries abroad have tackled one of the most important issues of our time.
The Tim Sackett Project
MAY 25, 2017
Maybe you painted the front door of your house the wrong color and the subdivision council sent you a strongly worded letter of compliance. That’s all been changing because of big data. Turns out, someone at OFCCP shows them how to run a basic statistical analysis of the data you send them on your applicants and who you hired. So, this data is from a company that had to pay $1.7 Million because they discriminated in not hiring Asian candidates.
Zenefits
MAY 13, 2019
While existing Federal and Kentucky state law already forbid discrimination on the basis of pregnancy. Within 30 days of the law’s effective date, employers must begin providing notice to new employees of their right to be free from discrimination based on pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions at the start of their employment and to let new hires know of their right to be reasonably accommodated for pregnancy and related conditions. Compliance
ExactHire
MAY 5, 2021
And now, more than ever, everyone seems committed to dismantling discrimination. Most business owners think of diversity in the workplace in terms of the compliance regulations imposed by the federal government. Now that you’ve compiled your data, you can look for areas of improvement.
Humanly
MARCH 11, 2021
Also, AI is only as accurate as the data you're feeding it. Bad data can contain bias based on gender, age, or race. This bad data has led to a few notable cases of discrimination with companies like Amazon and Facebook. Original full article , published on 10/31/2020].
Digital HR Tech
FEBRUARY 8, 2021
This includes intentional discrimination – disparate treatment – and unintentional subtle forms of discrimination – disparate impact. Disparate Treatment is intentionally discriminating against a protected class of employees. Age Discrimination.
SwipeClock
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
Standardize compliance and minimize the risk of a violation. Don’t have time to read this whole article? Become a data Ninja. What type of data are we talking about? Time and attendance data. Scheduling data. Productivity data. Hiring data.
Analytics in HR
JUNE 2, 2020
In this article, we discuss the state of the art of ethical benchmarking of algorithms and provide advice for practitioners in the field. Legal frameworks such as the European General Data Protection Legislation (GDPR) provide guidance in differentiating right from wrong.
Zenefits
JANUARY 30, 2019
Many states are seeing new sexual harassment laws much in place, and new data are showing an increase in sexual harassment reports. HB 360 adds new provisions to the Delaware Discrimination in Employment Act (DDEA). While the DDEA already contained language preventing discrimination based on sex, advocates argued that the law failed to specifically address sexual harassment The new law contains language addressing this issue. How Do I Ensure Compliance With This Law?
Zenefits
JANUARY 30, 2019
Many states are seeing new sexual harassment laws much in place, and new data are showing an increase in sexual harassment reports. HB 360 adds new provisions to the Delaware Discrimination in Employment Act (DDEA). While the DDEA already contained language preventing discrimination based on sex, advocates argued that the law failed to specifically address sexual harassment The new law contains language addressing this issue. How Do I Ensure Compliance With This Law?
Homebase
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
Small businesses who fall out of compliance also put themselves in danger of lawsuits, audits, and a harmed reputation. . If you have specific questions about labor law compliance, it’s best to contact an employment attorney. Compliance is hard. Discrimination .
Zenefits
JANUARY 2, 2019
In this article, we’ll cover the correct information to include, activities to try, and more. Sexual harassment continues to become a more significant concern in the workplace , and data shows an increase in harassment reports in the past year as business owners and HR leaders have put new policies into place. Senate Bill 1343 also states that California employers will need to provide written harassment, discrimination, and retaliation prevention policies to all employees.
Vantage Circle
JULY 9, 2021
It is a way to minimize discrimination and prejudices against people with various identities, sexual orientation, gender, racial minorities, etc. Therefore, read this article to know more about what diversity training course includes and how you can build an effective program in your company.
Zenefits
JUNE 4, 2019
of employers in the Garden State, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. New Jersey adds anti-discrimination and retaliation measures. The bill also has an anti-retaliation and anti-discrimination component. It forbids covered employers from harassing, threatening or otherwise discriminating against or retaliating against an employee because the employee took advantage of family leave rights or received paid family leave benefits.
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