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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. There is no place in our company or industry, or any industry, for sexual misconduct or harassment of any kind.

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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. This isn’t the first time Google has been in the spotlight for pay discrimination. A reckoning for the industry. Google’s missteps. In 2021, the tech company agreed to pay $2.5

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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). Riot’s settlement comes amidst a reckoning in the gaming industry as a whole. The $100 million settlement is not the end of Riot Games’ agreement.

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Four Focus Areas in 2023 for Driving Gender Equality in the Workplace

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Despite progress being made in some areas, there is still a significant gender gap in many industries and companies. This can help to reduce discrimination and bias in the promotion and advancement of employees. Gender equality in the workplace is an important issue that has been gaining more attention in recent years.

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How Serious are EEOC Age Discrimination Charges? Very.

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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is a government agency charged with enforcing federal civil rights laws, such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA). Campbell, commit not to engage in age discrimination, update its ADEA training, publish a notice of employee rights, and submit to monitoring by the EEOC.

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The Rise of AI in Medical Staffing

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The rise of Artificial intelligence (AI) has impacted a wide range of industries, streamlining processes and interpreting impressive amounts of data. For the medical industry, AI is revolutionizing the way medical facilities manage staffing. Privacy – AI systems can be used to store and access sensitive patient data.

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Importance of Compliance Training in California State

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In line with this, companies are expected to educate their respective employees regarding policies relevant to job functions and industry. The learning goals for this program are the following: Relook at discrimination, abuse, and retaliation together with governing laws. It is mandated by law and regulation.