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America First Legal may not have won a DE&I “victory” against American Airlines

HR Brew

While the non-profit claimed that American Airlines will end illegal hiring discrimination, the DOL did not indicate that the airline will change any policies or that it engaged in any illegal hiring practices. The Department of Labor (DOL) issued a letter on Dec. 13, outlining the resolution to AFLs complaint.

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Tesla ordered to cough up $137 million to ex-worker over toxic workplace culture

HR Digest

It said it is growing from the time Diaz experienced racial discrimination. “The three times that Mr. Diaz did complain about harassment , Tesla stepped in and made sure responsive and timely action was taken by the staffing agencies: two contractors were fired and one was suspended,” wrote Workman in the blog.

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What employers ask when considering outsourcing benefits admin

WEX Inc.

Your benefits administrator may also offer non-discrimination testing , which is required for flexible spending accounts (FSAs) , health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) , and more. The information in this blog post is for educational purposes only. Do our employees understand and value their benefits? Check out our handout.

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2024 Mid-Year Legal Updates: How to Comply with the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act 

MP Wired For HR

The PWFA is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. This law expands upon the protections offered by the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) by focusing on accommodations rather than simply prohibiting discrimination. Get the Pro version on CodeCanyon.

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Ageism In the Workplace – Ask #HR Bartender

HR Bartender

Last year marked the 50 th anniversary of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) , which prohibits discrimination against individuals 40 years of age or older. In a survey from AARP, nearly 2 out of 3 workers have experienced some form of age discrimination or age bias. This also adds fuel to a discrimination fire.

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Legislative lowdown: New York becomes first state to mandate paid prenatal leave

HR Brew

As with sick leave, New York employers are prohibited from discriminating or retaliating against their employees for taking prenatal leave. Employees who take prenatal leave will be entitled to receive compensation equal to their regular rate of pay, or the applicable minimum wage.

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World of HR: The European Union codifies new AI regulations for employers

HR Brew

The rules are part of the Artificial Intelligence Act, which, in part, aims to prevent companies from using AI to discriminate against current and prospective employees. HR leaders should also encourage company-wide training so everyone understands the new laws, a Mercer blog post suggests. Beginning Aug. Satellite view.