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Disabled workers deal with unreported discrimination, denied accommodations, Deloitte survey finds

HR Brew

Discrimination and inclusion experiences. Some 41% of respondents said they have experienced discrimination in the workplace, most commonly through microaggressions, bullying, or harassment. One-third of respondents who did not report such discrimination to their employer stayed quiet out of fear it would get worse.

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The Supreme Court adds reverse discrimination case to its next session

HR Brew

The Supreme Court could shift the necessary standards for consideration of workplace discrimination lawsuits in the upcoming term, which could impact future discrimination cases. the Supreme Court announced that it would review a workplace discrimination case in Ohio. But Ames’ lawyers argue that standing precedent is unfair.

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Record high reached for workplace discrimination, harassment and retaliation claims

HR Brew

Employee claims of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation reached 14.7 It’s now easy for anyone, regardless of background, to bring a discrimination claim as to how they’re treated,” she said. “[HR] It’s a messy world, and the workplace is starting to reflect it. Claims are rising. The legal bar is lower.

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98% of businesses have gender identity and sexual orientation non-discrimination policies, up from 5% in 2002, report finds

HR Brew

Almost all (98%) participating businesses now have gender identity and sexual orientation non-discrimination policies, up from just 5% when the index began in 2002. The organization released its annual Corporate Equality Index (CEI) today, with 1,449 participating companies75 more than last yearincluding 376 of the Fortune 500.

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Dice's 2018 Diversity and Inclusion Report

Dice’s Diversity and Inclusion Report highlights how tech pros currently gauge their industry’s progress – and how frequently they've experienced discrimination based on gender, sexuality, age and political affiliation. A vital step to becoming more inclusive is first understanding how inclusive your culture is right now.

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Tractor Supply and John Deere proclaim they’re done with DE&I

HR Brew

This opens the door for significant increases in discrimination and bias within the organization,” he explained. Without structured DE&I programs, the risk of [incidents] associated with discrimination and bias tends to increase as the safeguards and accountability that existed before go away.”

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Discomfort Isn’t Discrimination: Court Sides with DEI Training

The Employer Handbook

Discomfort Does Not Equal Discrimination A critical point from the court’s ruling is that feeling uncomfortable or disagreeing with DEI training does not amount to a hostile work environment. ” While some employees may feel uneasy during these discussions, discomfort alone does not render the training unlawful.

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The AI Conundrum: How HR Can Prepare for the Storm of Change

Speaker: Kate Bischoff - CEO and Founder of k8bisch LLC (formerly tHRive Law & Consulting)

Recent research suggests that AI may introduce prejudice and discrimination into decision-making processes, leading to unequal chances. It’s no secret that the indication of AI has drastically changed most industries. But with every advancement, there are new hurdles to overcome.