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Activision Blizzard Reaches $18 Million Settlement with EEOC

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The case involved various charges of gender discrimination and it’s the EEOC’s second-largest sexual harassment agreement ever. As part of the resolution, employees who worked at the company between September 1, 2016, and the present day may be eligible for monetary relief.

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Brazilian Labor Law: Ensuring Equal Pay for Equal Work

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In cases of pay disparities, employers must create action plans, with detailed goals, deadlines, and training programs. Brazil’s push for gender pay equality Like the US and much of the world, Brazil faces a long wait for gender pay equality at present rates of progress. The decree also provides further clarity on labor law amendments.

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California DFEH Sues Activision Blizzard for Systemic Discrimination

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Included in the extensive complaint filed in the Los Angeles County Superior Court are allegations of “frat boy” culture, sexual harassment, unequal pay, retaliation, and gender-based discrimination. . There is no place in our company or industry, or any industry, for sexual misconduct or harassment of any kind.

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Riot Games Settles Gender Discrimination Lawsuit at $100 Million

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After all is said and done, the software company will pay $100 million to settle the claims of gender discrimination, including unequal pay and sexual harassment, among other misconduct. Some $80 million will be awarded to female employees who worked at the company between November 2014 and the present day.

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HR Generalist: All You Need To Know About the Role

Analytics in HR

These professionals tend to be the first HR hire in most companies, get involved in recruitment, compensation, admin, and more, and develop deep insights into their organizations. They cover most HR functions, including talent attraction, hiring, training and development, employee engagement and performance, and compensation and benefits.

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Time’s Up: I Am Woman, Hear Me Roar

HR Daily Advisor

So much so that major news outlets devoted them countless headlines and prime time news segments began taking a closer look at these women’s stories, causing companies to become brutally aware of their own sexual harassment policies (see Matt’s post here ). Let’s be clear, 2017 was the year of the woman.

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From Marijuana To #MeToo—Top Employment Law Updates For 2019

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We’re only a quarter through 2019 and employment law is already changing at a rapid pace, with an increasingly widespread commitment to greater pay equity, access to paid leave, and protection from harassment and discrimination. Fair Labor Standards Act. This salary level was set in 2004. What does this mean? Regular Rate.