HR Brew

APRIL 5, 2024

France could become the first country to have a national ban on hair discrimination—that is, if the bill isn’t stopped before it reaches President Emmanuel Macron’s desk. Opponents believe that French law already protects people from discrimination based on looks. Where in the world? Satellite view.

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Discrimination Study Report Policies 429

HR Brew

JULY 23, 2024

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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HR Digest

APRIL 29, 2025

The EEOC lawsuit highlights age discrimination and forced retirement practices still prevalent in North America. This so-called forced retirement lawsuit has raised critical questions about compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws. This age discrimination lawsuit also brings to light a broader issue.

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HR Brew

MARCH 5, 2024

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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Discrimination Survey Screening Retirement 448

The Employer Handbook

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

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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Discrimination Harassment Training Compliance Training 98

HR Partner

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Review your Contracts and Policies In particular, make sure that the following are up to date: Contracts of employment Holiday / Vacation policies Sickness & compassionate leave Maternity and paternity leave policies Bullying and discrimination policies Performance Management and Termination processes Attendance and personal conduct policies Social (..)

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The Employer Handbook

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Yesterday, the EEOC announced a lawsuit against a staffing company based on allegations that itillegally discriminated against a job applicant when they rescinded his job offer because they regarded him as having a disability. I’ll tell you about a recent one that the U.S. Equal Employment Commission filed the other day. ”

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HR Brew

OCTOBER 17, 2024

It also noted that while the practice may continue, Jean Singer & Cie SA must modify its policy to ensure it does not discriminate against women. But the court disagreed, ruling that, “Swiss law does not mention the right of employees to go to the toilet, even though this is a basic physiological need.”

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Discrimination Policies Report Compliance Training 354

HR Brew

DECEMBER 20, 2024

While the non-profit claimed that American Airlines will end illegal hiring discrimination, the DOL did not indicate that the airline will change any policies or that it engaged in any illegal hiring practices. The Department of Labor (DOL) issued a letter on Dec. 13, outlining the resolution to AFLs complaint.

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Benchmarking Policies Discrimination Hiring 368

HR Brew

JANUARY 30, 2025

A November ruling determined that children of single-parent families can not be discriminated against. The ruling could make life easier for the roughly 1.9 million single-parent households in Spain as of 2020. The latest decision came after a single mothers request for 32 weeks of leave was denied by the government.

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WEX Inc.

AUGUST 28, 2024

If you’re an employer, performing non-discrimination testing (NDT) is important when it comes to offering benefits to your employees. What is non-discrimination testing? Testing shows whether or not your tax-advantaged plans are discriminating in favor of highly compensated employees or key employees.

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Discrimination Planning Tools Compliance Compensation 95

Professional Alternatives

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Run a background check and check references The purpose of a background check is to ensure the candidate is legally fit for the position; however, you should avoid discriminating against candidates based on their results.

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Background screening Hiring Employer Branding Recruitment 104

HR Brew

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

By abandoning DE&I programs, companies are putting politics in front of employees, and workers could be exposed to discrimination. The letter from the civil rights organizations said that when people expect equal treatment at work, it’s not about politics, but humanity.

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HR Brew

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Birndorf-Zeiler noted that the laws apply to those working from home, as well, adding that HR should take care not to discriminate against remote employees. HR pros looking to get ready for the primaries and general election this year can get to know the voting leave laws in states where their employees reside.

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HR Planning Staffing Time and Attendance Handbook 195

HR Brew

AUGUST 14, 2024

The Illinois legislation also stipulates employers can hold mandatory meetings focused on matters outside of the religious or political scope, such as those intended to prevent workplace harassment or discrimination.

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Meeting Discrimination Policies Report 328

HR Bartender

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Ethical Guidelines : Establish a commitment to ethical AI usage, including beneficence, fairness, transparency, accountability, non-maleficence, and non-discrimination. Also clarify ownership of AI-generated intellectual property. The policy should ensure that AI systems do not perpetuate bias or harm employees or stakeholders.

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Assessment Software Interview Software Policies HR Software 382

HR Brew

JANUARY 24, 2025

Starting with the money makes all the difference in the world, that we are not going to change discrimination, we are not going to change the fact that women have babies, but what we can change is getting pay right and making sure that people doing the same work are paid the same [and] paid fairly. What can HR pros learn from your book?

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HR Software Interview Software Compensation Benchmarking 395

HR Brew

MARCH 28, 2025

The Japanese government also does not prohibit the discrimination of LGBTQ+ workers, with 50% reporting having experienced discrimination at work, according to a 2024 survey by recruitment firm Robert Walters. Satellite view.

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Discrimination Diversity Survey Report 210

HR Brew

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Like companies have a no feedback policy. [] Theres really no great legal reason for that, but theyre so afraid of the one chance that someone gives feedback improperly [and] someone sues them or claims discrimination. [] The reality is the risks of that are so low, a little bit of training can address that, and then you can actually create a much (..)

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HR Lineup

APRIL 23, 2025

One essential concept that HR professionals must understand to validate their tools is discriminant validity. In this guide, well explore what discriminant validity means, why it matters in HR, the formula to measure it, and real-world examples that illustrate its role in creating reliable assessment tools.

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HR Brew

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

As Dannie Lynn Fountain, who handles disability accommodations at Google, put it, a lengthy accommodations process could cause an employee to quit, and “is still disability discrimination.” Quick-to-read HR news & insights. Subscribe to HR Brew today.

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HR Software Policies Discrimination Report 305

Trusaic

MARCH 25, 2025

However, it does not distinguish between pay differences due to job-related factors and those that may stem from discrimination or bias. This gap highlights pay inequities that cannot be justified by legitimate business-related reasons and may indicate bias or discrimination. Adjusted vs. Unadjusted Pay Gap: Whats the Difference?

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Hiring Software Retention and Turnover Employer Branding How To 245

HR Brew

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Colorado became the first state to regulate AI technology to protect against algorithmic discrimination. New York City spearheaded its Local Law 144 of 2021 that regulates the use of automated employment decision tools. The EU passed sweeping AI regulations this summer. Almeida predicts others to explore protections in 2025.

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HRExecutive

AUGUST 7, 2024

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) having settled its first AI hiring discrimination lawsuit last year—workplace experts say that the legal landscape is shifting and HR leaders need to think proactively. Advertisement - “California law already prohibits employment discrimination,” notes Ronen.

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HR Brew

MARCH 31, 2025

But the reality is that it affects everyone, and it does not discriminate at all. I work with people who are presidents and CEOs of companies that are white men and people who are part of marginalized communities, and it is a universal truth that people experience a lot of trauma, and we see it in the workplace, because its human beings.

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HR Software Background screening Ascender CHRO 319

MP Wired For HR

AUGUST 15, 2024

The PWFA is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. This law expands upon the protections offered by the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) by focusing on accommodations rather than simply prohibiting discrimination.

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Discrimination AI Recruiting How To Compliance 148

HRExecutive

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Pay discrimination has been illegal since 1962. Pay equity: money and math Bussing explained that women, especially those who have or may have children, often experience pay discrimination. Bussing also pointed out that according to the EEOC, pay discrimination—at its core—is simply discrimination.

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HR Software Discrimination Policies Industry 122

HRWatchdog

JULY 18, 2024

Age-related litigation in the workplace is also spiking, especially allegations of age-related harassment and discrimination. Age Discrimination Laws Both federal and California laws address age discrimination in the workplace, Greene says. million in damages in an age discrimination and harassment case, Hoglund v.

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Harassment Hiring Software Assessment Software Discrimination 111

The OutSolve Blog

APRIL 25, 2025

Before your company attests to no "illegal DEI," listen to our latest outRageous HR podcast: DEI or Discrimination? don't believe there's discrimination in my programs or how my manager's are making decisions." Navigating Policy Shifts While Staying Compliant. You're telling the government.I

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HR Brew

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Disabled workers also report discrimination in the interview process, and job applicants frequently aren’t sure if employers will offer accommodations. However, even at its lowest rate, the unemployment rate for disabled people is still double the rate for the non-disabled population, and disabled people are twice as likely to work part-time.

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Hiring Software HR Software Interview Software Talent Acquisition 261

HR Brew

APRIL 22, 2024

While the experiment—the largest of its kind in the US—discovered that gender discrimination at the interview level is rare, racial discrimination appeared prevalent. Researchers found that having a diversity officer and diversity training didn’t appear to reduce the chance of discrimination in entry-level hiring. Taking action.

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Interview Software Hiring Software Study HR Software 410

The Employer Handbook

APRIL 28, 2025

When employees allege discrimination under the ADA, it’s their burden to prove bias not the employer’s burden to defend every business decision. A recent Seventh Circuit case reinforces that when employers apply clear policies consistently, even imperfect decisions wont amount to discrimination.

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Discrimination Policies Screening Report 52

HR Brew

JULY 30, 2024

Six years ago, Massachusetts enacted an equal pay law prohibiting gender-based wage discrimination. As of 2023, the gender wage gap in greater Boston stood at 21 cents per hour, according to the Boston Women’s Workforce Council. That’s down from 30 cents in 2021. Preparing for transparency.

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Discrimination Data Report Industry 195

HR Brew

APRIL 28, 2025

The new charter is organized around eight pillars focused on: transparency and explainability; fairness, non-discrimination and accessible; validation and rectification; data minimization and purpose limitation; data privacy and security; candidate experience; human oversight and intervention; and ongoing AI literacy and AI upskilling.

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AI Recruiting Recruiting Software Hiring Software Talent Experience 258

HRWatchdog

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Under the federal Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act, employers have a responsibility to prevent harassment and discrimination based on protected characteristics. Second, remind employees that the company’s dress code still applies. Greene, J.D., Not a member?

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Discrimination Guidelines Employment Law Policies 113

EverFi - HR

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Proactively providing education and guidance on the prevention of workplace harassment and discrimination can greatly reduce risks while staying compliant. The post Addressing Workplace Harassment and Discrimination Challenges and How Training Can Help appeared first on EVERFI. More information will be provided during the broadcast.

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