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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. Activision Blizzard’s CEO, J. A similar event occurred several years ago with another gaming industry giant, Riot Games.

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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. The span of affected women experiencing unequal compensation suggests that Google’s pay equity problem goes deep. This isn’t the first time Google has been in the spotlight for pay discrimination.

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6 Guiding Principles of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Why You Need to Focus on Them

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Whether you’re a seasoned DEI professional or dipping your toes in for the first time, familiarizing yourself with the guiding principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion is worthwhile. Bias touches every area of business, from the language used in job descriptions to compensation and who is hired. How does bias impact DEI?

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California Firm Esri Reaches $2.3 Million Pay Discrimination Settlement

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Despite continuous legislative and social efforts aimed at closing the gender pay gap, pay discrimination persists. While the news of the pay discrimination settlement is not good for Esri’s reputation or brand image, it’s worth noting that the company did enter an early resolution agreement to correct the alleged violations.

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Riot Games Settles Gender Discrimination Lawsuit at $100 Million

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Entertainment company Riot Games recently settled a multi-year-long gender discrimination class-action lawsuit with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH). The company must also make strides to enhance its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. To learn more about achieving pay equity, click here.

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Key Human Resources (HR) Pillars: Your 101 Guide

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A department : The HR department manages all HR activities, including recruitment, onboarding, compensation, development, performance management, and employee relations. HR coordinates communication and training of these laws, such as anti-discrimination and anti-harassment.