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At the 2017 SHRM Conference & Exposition, Pavneet Singh Uppal and Shayna Helene Balch, partners with the Fisher & Phillips LLP law firm , offered a step-by-step guide to the interactive process. Example: Attached is a job description for the [insert title] position. MORE
The best example I can give is one we’ve seen in the news when a police officer is involved in a shooting, so they are placed on suspension pending investigation. Remember, even tiny companies could be subject to state laws and local ordinances about discrimination and other issues. MORE
However, the emergence of AI has sparked a fascinating and important debate: Do machines making decisions that were once made by humans reduce or even eliminate discrimination—or can they actually increase bias? MORE
Some states, like the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for example , have responded to the #MeToo movement by drafting legislation that would ban confidentiality provisions in private sexual harassment settlements. Before I get to that, I want to thank the hundreds of HR professionals who packed the room for my “ I’ll Help You Become an ADA Accommodation Expert ” series at the sold-out 2018 SHRM Employment Law & Legislative Conference in Washington, DC. MORE
For example, here is a poster required for Pennsylvania businesses that elect to maintain in-person operations. If the employee’s fear is based on their own underlying medical condition, that could trigger legal obligations under disability discrimination laws. MORE
For example, we link our employees to information about subsidized child care resources, job training, etc. Image captured by Sharlyn Lauby after speaking at the MBTI Users Conference in San Francisco, CA. MORE
Last Friday, I spoke at an HR conference about the EEOC’s latest enforcement trends. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission focused on addressing discrimination based on employees’ perceptions of others. Oh, do I have some Monday Motivation for you! MORE
For example, videoconferencing tools like Skype, Zoom or GoToMeeting for meetings, messaging channels like Slack or Gchat for casual conversation, and emails or calls for more confidential matters. MORE
In doing so, they risk laying a foundation for the next crisis, whether it involves other forms of harassment, or discrimination and retaliation. For example, “[c]ontinuing to discuss the merits of the claims that have been resolved is contrary to resolution.” ” Lisa Gelobter, CEO and Co-Founder of tEQuitable “created an independent, confidential platform to address issues of bias, discrimination and harassment in the workplace.” MORE
It's heavily scrutinized in blogs, at conferences and during training sessions. Some of the challenges for ethnic minority workers, for example, are that they often find themselves as one-of-a-kind in their workplace. Workplace diversity is a pressing topic among HR pros. MORE
For example, if you have a dispute about rent or repairs or noise, will that really not bleed into work? Why don’t people mute themselves on conference calls? Why can’t people figure out the mute function on video/conference calls? It’s five answers to five questions. MORE
Friday, September 03, 2010 Illegal Discrimination in Tech? So, when I hear women whining about being discriminated against I always have to stop and wonder, is it illegal discrimination or different choices? Illegal Discrimination in Tech? Evil HR Lady Why am I evil? MORE
I mentioned in my #SHRM16 wrap-up that I spoke at a pre-conference workshop on social media strategies. Here’s an example: Let’s assume you endorse an employee and then later fire him or her for poor performance. For example, don’t say ‘Mark is dishonest.’ MORE
My company just received notice of a charge of discrimination from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) along with a request for information (RFI) seeking sensitive personnel data about several other employees at the company. Q I am an HR manager. MORE
For example, AI is the underlying technology behind facial recognition, self-driving cars, resume reviews, and employment interviews, etc. Provide a sobering view of AI’s implication on compliance as it relates to diversity, legal risk exposure, and discrimination. MORE
During that conference, I led panel discussions on how human resources can deploy artificial intelligence and the legal implications of paying employees in cryptocurrency. Discrimination and Unlawful Harassment Hiring & FiringImage Credit: Pixabay.com ([link]. Wait, what? MORE
Religious discrimination hasn’t been a major concern for employers in recent years. Segal told attendees at the Society for Human Resource Management’s recent employment law and legislative conference in Washington, D.C. MORE
The EEOC’s job is enforce workplace anti-discrimination laws, including: the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). the Rehabilitation Act (covering reasonable accommodation and non-discrimination based on disability, and rules about employer medical exams and inquiries). MORE
For example, a court may allow an unlawful recording to be admitted into court if the recording is designed to capture perceived illegal conduct, such as discrimination. MORE
Yesterday, at the SHRM Conference , I was talking to a friend about his work in artificial intelligence in HR. For example, Amazon ended an AI project last year after it revealed bias against women. After all, I couldn’t imagine that Amazon would intentionally create an algorithm that would discriminate against women. Discrimination and Unlawful Harassment Pennsylvania PhiladelphiaBy Zuzu – Own work , CC BY-SA 3.0 , Link. MORE
Segal, one of the Society for Human Resource Management’s (SHRM) top speakers, offered his tips at SHRM’s Annual Conference & Exposition, held recently in Washington, D.C. [ There can be dangers in gender matching, for example, if there are few woman mentors. MORE
The latest in a string of high-profile examples is Harvey Weinstein, who founded and ran the entertainment company that fired him after allegations surfaced in the news that he sexually harassed female employees and other women in the film industry over decades. By Miller Law Group*. MORE
Although no final decisions have been made while the House-Senate Conference Committee on Finance works on reconciling the differences between the two tax bills, we expect several key reforms will impact employers, including: Changes to the federal withholding structure and tax calculation tables. MORE
Ivy Tech Community College (opinion here ) that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 , the federal workplace anti-discrimination statute, does not protect workers from discrimination based on LGBT status. Title VII does not apply to claims of sexual orientation discrimination. MORE
In doing so, they risk laying a foundation for the next crisis, whether it involves other forms of harassment, or discrimination and retaliation. For example, “[c]ontinuing to discuss the merits of the claims that have been resolved is contrary to resolution.” ” Lisa Gelobter, CEO and Co-Founder of tEQuitable “created an independent, confidential platform to address issues of bias, discrimination and harassment in the workplace.” MORE
Below, we gathered our biggest lessons about work from the keynote speakers and breakout presentations at the conference—we'll see you all next year! When it comes to hiring, for example, don't look for candidates you simply "click with" or the "cultural fit." MORE
Ivy Tech Community College (opinion here ) that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 , the federal workplace anti-discrimination statute, does not protect workers from discrimination based on LGBT status. Title VII does not apply to claims of sexual orientation discrimination. Put differently, Title VII protects against sex discrimination. But, discrimination based on sexual orientation is not the same as sex discrimination. MORE
Artificial intelligence may be bringing a new wave of technology to the HR space, but humans have a huge role to play in extracting impact from these shiny new solutions, said Tim Leberecht, founder and CEO of The Business Romantic Society, at the LinkedIn Talent Connect conference this week. MORE
Examples are after natural disasters like a hurricane or when an employee falls on unexpectedly hard times. Finally, here’s an article of caution from a law firm on the potential for discrimination and tax issues when employees donate PTO. MORE
We at the HR Daily Advisor are here at SHRM’s 2017 Annual Conference and Exposition in New Orleans. For example, says Llopis, the best example of how some Hispanics might feel in the workplace comes with how their names are pronounced. MORE
3 Takeaways from the 2019 ASHHRA Conference Oct. The 2019 American Society for Healthcare Human Resources Administration (ASHHRA) Conference took place this past week in the Windy City of Chicago, Illinois. The following represent my top takeaways from the 2019 ASHHRA conference. MORE
Uber is a perfect example of consumer backlash to institutional sexism. When we collect data on discrimination, we consistently see a large percentage of gender-based hate speech across all languages and all geographies. Please share a story or example for each. MORE
During SHRM’s 2016 Annual Conference & Expo , HR consultant Hunter Lott presented on a few of these myths with the intent of stopping employers from acting on them. This is an example of making a decision based on a gut reaction. Everyone knows a good myth or two. MORE
Some states, like the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for example , have responded to the #MeToo movement by drafting legislation that would ban confidentiality provisions in private sexual harassment settlements. Discrimination and Unlawful Harassment New Jersey MORE
The latest in a string of high-profile examples is Harvey Weinstein, who founded and ran the […]. HR BLOG Workplace Law #Metoo California Legal & Legislative Conference gender discrimination Next Concept HR AssociationNext Concept HR Magazine -. By Miller Law Group* Sexual harassment in the workplace can take a serious toll on the victims, and can throw a company into turmoil – especially when the harasser is a high-level employee such as a founder or CEO. MORE
It’s conference season and at Ultimate Software, we are excited that preparations for our participation in the HR Technology Conference & Expo and the Grace Hopper Celebration—the world’s largest gathering of women technologists, produced by AnitaB.org —are in full swing. MORE
HRExecutive
NOVEMBER 7, 2018
However, the emergence of AI has sparked a fascinating and important debate: Do machines making decisions that were once made by humans reduce or even eliminate discrimination—or can they actually increase bias?
Precheck
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
3 Takeaways from the 2019 ASHHRA Conference Oct. The 2019 American Society for Healthcare Human Resources Administration (ASHHRA) Conference took place this past week in the Windy City of Chicago, Illinois. The following represent my top takeaways from the 2019 ASHHRA conference.
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HR Daily Advisor
MARCH 27, 2017
Religious discrimination hasn’t been a major concern for employers in recent years. Segal told attendees at the Society for Human Resource Management’s recent employment law and legislative conference in Washington, D.C.
The Employer Handbook
MARCH 13, 2018
Some states, like the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for example , have responded to the #MeToo movement by drafting legislation that would ban confidentiality provisions in private sexual harassment settlements. Discrimination and Unlawful Harassment New Jersey
The Employer Handbook
OCTOBER 2, 2017
Last Friday, I spoke at an HR conference about the EEOC’s latest enforcement trends. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission focused on addressing discrimination based on employees’ perceptions of others. Oh, do I have some Monday Motivation for you!
The Employer Handbook
MARCH 13, 2018
Some states, like the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for example , have responded to the #MeToo movement by drafting legislation that would ban confidentiality provisions in private sexual harassment settlements. Before I get to that, I want to thank the hundreds of HR professionals who packed the room for my “ I’ll Help You Become an ADA Accommodation Expert ” series at the sold-out 2018 SHRM Employment Law & Legislative Conference in Washington, DC.
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HR Daily Advisor
JULY 14, 2016
Segal, one of the Society for Human Resource Management’s (SHRM) top speakers, offered his tips at SHRM’s Annual Conference & Exposition, held recently in Washington, D.C. [ There can be dangers in gender matching, for example, if there are few woman mentors.
Next Concept HR Magazine
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
The latest in a string of high-profile examples is Harvey Weinstein, who founded and ran the […]. HR BLOG Workplace Law #Metoo California Legal & Legislative Conference gender discrimination Next Concept HR AssociationNext Concept HR Magazine -. By Miller Law Group* Sexual harassment in the workplace can take a serious toll on the victims, and can throw a company into turmoil – especially when the harasser is a high-level employee such as a founder or CEO.
HR Counselor's Corner
JUNE 17, 2020
For example, here is a poster required for Pennsylvania businesses that elect to maintain in-person operations. If the employee’s fear is based on their own underlying medical condition, that could trigger legal obligations under disability discrimination laws.
The Employer Handbook
JUNE 26, 2019
Yesterday, at the SHRM Conference , I was talking to a friend about his work in artificial intelligence in HR. For example, Amazon ended an AI project last year after it revealed bias against women. After all, I couldn’t imagine that Amazon would intentionally create an algorithm that would discriminate against women. Discrimination and Unlawful Harassment Pennsylvania PhiladelphiaBy Zuzu – Own work , CC BY-SA 3.0 , Link.
HR Morning
AUGUST 25, 2017
At the 2017 SHRM Conference & Exposition, Pavneet Singh Uppal and Shayna Helene Balch, partners with the Fisher & Phillips LLP law firm , offered a step-by-step guide to the interactive process. Example: Attached is a job description for the [insert title] position.
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HR Daily Advisor
JUNE 21, 2017
We at the HR Daily Advisor are here at SHRM’s 2017 Annual Conference and Exposition in New Orleans. For example, says Llopis, the best example of how some Hispanics might feel in the workplace comes with how their names are pronounced.
HR Morning
JUNE 24, 2016
During SHRM’s 2016 Annual Conference & Expo , HR consultant Hunter Lott presented on a few of these myths with the intent of stopping employers from acting on them. This is an example of making a decision based on a gut reaction. Everyone knows a good myth or two.
The Employer Handbook
JUNE 12, 2018
In doing so, they risk laying a foundation for the next crisis, whether it involves other forms of harassment, or discrimination and retaliation. For example, “[c]ontinuing to discuss the merits of the claims that have been resolved is contrary to resolution.” ” Lisa Gelobter, CEO and Co-Founder of tEQuitable “created an independent, confidential platform to address issues of bias, discrimination and harassment in the workplace.”
The Employer Handbook
JUNE 12, 2018
In doing so, they risk laying a foundation for the next crisis, whether it involves other forms of harassment, or discrimination and retaliation. For example, “[c]ontinuing to discuss the merits of the claims that have been resolved is contrary to resolution.” ” Lisa Gelobter, CEO and Co-Founder of tEQuitable “created an independent, confidential platform to address issues of bias, discrimination and harassment in the workplace.”
HR Bartender
FEBRUARY 19, 2017
The best example I can give is one we’ve seen in the news when a police officer is involved in a shooting, so they are placed on suspension pending investigation. Remember, even tiny companies could be subject to state laws and local ordinances about discrimination and other issues.
The Employer Handbook
AUGUST 1, 2016
Ivy Tech Community College (opinion here ) that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 , the federal workplace anti-discrimination statute, does not protect workers from discrimination based on LGBT status. Title VII does not apply to claims of sexual orientation discrimination.
HR Bartender
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
Examples are after natural disasters like a hurricane or when an employee falls on unexpectedly hard times. Finally, here’s an article of caution from a law firm on the potential for discrimination and tax issues when employees donate PTO.
Cornerstone On Demand
NOVEMBER 21, 2014
It's heavily scrutinized in blogs, at conferences and during training sessions. Some of the challenges for ethnic minority workers, for example, are that they often find themselves as one-of-a-kind in their workplace. Workplace diversity is a pressing topic among HR pros.
Sterling Check
JULY 2, 2020
The EEOC’s job is enforce workplace anti-discrimination laws, including: the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). the Rehabilitation Act (covering reasonable accommodation and non-discrimination based on disability, and rules about employer medical exams and inquiries).
The Employer Handbook
AUGUST 1, 2016
Ivy Tech Community College (opinion here ) that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 , the federal workplace anti-discrimination statute, does not protect workers from discrimination based on LGBT status. Title VII does not apply to claims of sexual orientation discrimination. Put differently, Title VII protects against sex discrimination. But, discrimination based on sexual orientation is not the same as sex discrimination.
HR Bartender
MARCH 18, 2018
For example, we link our employees to information about subsidized child care resources, job training, etc. Image captured by Sharlyn Lauby after speaking at the MBTI Users Conference in San Francisco, CA.
Ultimate Software
SEPTEMBER 6, 2018
It’s conference season and at Ultimate Software, we are excited that preparations for our participation in the HR Technology Conference & Expo and the Grace Hopper Celebration—the world’s largest gathering of women technologists, produced by AnitaB.org —are in full swing.
NCHRA
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
The latest in a string of high-profile examples is Harvey Weinstein, who founded and ran the entertainment company that fired him after allegations surfaced in the news that he sexually harassed female employees and other women in the film industry over decades. By Miller Law Group*.
Cornerstone On Demand
JUNE 5, 2019
Below, we gathered our biggest lessons about work from the keynote speakers and breakout presentations at the conference—we'll see you all next year! When it comes to hiring, for example, don't look for candidates you simply "click with" or the "cultural fit."
HR Bartender
JUNE 14, 2015
For example, a court may allow an unlawful recording to be admitted into court if the recording is designed to capture perceived illegal conduct, such as discrimination.
Cornerstone On Demand
OCTOBER 11, 2018
Artificial intelligence may be bringing a new wave of technology to the HR space, but humans have a huge role to play in extracting impact from these shiny new solutions, said Tim Leberecht, founder and CEO of The Business Romantic Society, at the LinkedIn Talent Connect conference this week.
HR Bartender
AUGUST 7, 2016
I mentioned in my #SHRM16 wrap-up that I spoke at a pre-conference workshop on social media strategies. Here’s an example: Let’s assume you endorse an employee and then later fire him or her for poor performance. For example, don’t say ‘Mark is dishonest.’
The Employer Handbook
DECEMBER 11, 2018
During that conference, I led panel discussions on how human resources can deploy artificial intelligence and the legal implications of paying employees in cryptocurrency. Discrimination and Unlawful Harassment Hiring & FiringImage Credit: Pixabay.com ([link]. Wait, what?
PeopleStrategy
APRIL 16, 2020
For example, videoconferencing tools like Skype, Zoom or GoToMeeting for meetings, messaging channels like Slack or Gchat for casual conversation, and emails or calls for more confidential matters.
HR Daily Advisor
MAY 25, 2018
My company just received notice of a charge of discrimination from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) along with a request for information (RFI) seeking sensitive personnel data about several other employees at the company. Q I am an HR manager.
Thrive Global
APRIL 15, 2020
Uber is a perfect example of consumer backlash to institutional sexism. When we collect data on discrimination, we consistently see a large percentage of gender-based hate speech across all languages and all geographies. Please share a story or example for each.
Ceridian
DECEMBER 14, 2017
Although no final decisions have been made while the House-Senate Conference Committee on Finance works on reconciling the differences between the two tax bills, we expect several key reforms will impact employers, including: Changes to the federal withholding structure and tax calculation tables.
Biddle Consulting
MARCH 14, 2019
For example, AI is the underlying technology behind facial recognition, self-driving cars, resume reviews, and employment interviews, etc. Provide a sobering view of AI’s implication on compliance as it relates to diversity, legal risk exposure, and discrimination.
Ask a Manager
MAY 26, 2020
For example, if you have a dispute about rent or repairs or noise, will that really not bleed into work? Why don’t people mute themselves on conference calls? Why can’t people figure out the mute function on video/conference calls? It’s five answers to five questions.
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