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Exclusive: 25% of disabled workers have experienced discrimination during the job interview process, new survey finds

HR Brew

Disabled workers often face barriers before they can even apply for a job, which continues once they’re in the workforce, and one in three disabled workers experience discrimination in the workplace, according to an Indeed survey of 2,078 workers, shared exclusively with HR Brew. Of those surveyed, 19% identified as having a disability.

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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. Below we outline what employers need to know about the anti-discrimination law. The updates expand recourse for employees who are discriminated against based on their age.

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Can Employers Discriminate Based on Weight?

Stratus

Is this textbook weight discrimination? When he discovered that the position was offered to an equally qualified 130-pound woman, he immediately determined that the reason he was not chosen was due to his weight.

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California DFEH Sues Activision Blizzard for Systemic Discrimination

Trusaic

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. The post California DFEH Sues Activision Blizzard for Systemic Discrimination first appeared on Trusaic.

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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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California’s Caste Discrimination Bill: Combating Discrimination in the Golden State

HR Digest

In a move that could have far-reaching implications for the fight against discrimination, California is poised to become the first state to outlaw caste discrimination with the introduction of the groundbreaking California’s Caste Discrimination Bill. billion people worldwide. As the U.S. As the U.S.

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How the Age Discrimination in Employment Act Protects Older Employees

HR Digest

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), established in 1967, serves as a crucial safeguard against workplace inequality, explicitly prohibiting age discrimination against individuals who are 40 years of age or older.

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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.