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New Jersey Law Against Discrimination Expands Protections Against Ageism

Trusaic

The state of New Jersey recently updated its Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD) to include protections against age discrimination. The revised law prohibits employers from using age as a factor when hiring or promoting employees and repeals provisions allowing certain employers to enforce mandatory retirements.

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Helping Employees Prepare for Retirement

Extensis

Quick look: It’s October, meaning it’s both “spooky season” and National Retirement Security Month. October is National Retirement Security Month, a time that is officially dedicated to “acknowledging the need to raise public awareness of a variety of tax-preferred retirement vehicles.” The state of retirement today.

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The Link Between Workplace Discrimination and Hypertension: What You Need to Know

HR Digest

Recent research has shown that workplace discrimination may be a significant risk factor for developing hypertension, particularly among Black individuals. The Prevalence of Workplace Discrimination and High Blood Pressure Workplace discrimination can take many forms, including racial, gender, age-based, or religious discrimination.

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How to steer clear of Age Discrimination in Employment Act lawsuits

Business Management Daily

Could this well-meaning comment be construed as age discrimination? What counts as age discrimination and how can you avoid committing it? Age discrimination under the ADEA. Age discrimination occurs when job applicants or employees are treated unfavorably on the basis of age. Proving age discrimination under the ADEA.

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From Compliance to Talent Management: The 15 Essential HR Responsibilities

Analytics in HR

Compliance responsibilities HR plays a vital role in ensuring compliance with federal and state labor laws, anti-discrimination laws, health and safety regulations, and other relevant laws and regulations. Compliance requirements: Legal, compliance, and administrative responsibilities 3.

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How Congress can turbocharge small business retirement savings

Guideline

 They also are expecting access to healthcare, paid leave, flexible and remote work arrangements, and retirement savings. However, with the passage of the Enhancing American Retirement Now (EARN) Act by the Senate Finance Committee and the Securing a Strong Retirement (SECURE 2.0)

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Enabling Clients to Better Support Black Staff with Inclusive Employee Benefits

Extensis

Discrimination The Urban Institute reported that over 10% of Black people faced discrimination by a doctor or other healthcare provider based on race, ethnicity, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or health condition. Retirement savings and assets The U.S. This number is in contrast to just 3.6% of white and 4.5%