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The Benefits of LGBTQ+ Inclusion and Diversity Training

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As this shift happens, companies need to adjust their cultures, policies, and practices to better support younger and more diverse employees. However, one thing organizations can’t do is deny the diversity of their employees. states have laws that protect employees from discrimination in the workplace based on their sexual orientation.

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What Makes a Strong Retaliation Case?

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Retaliation cases continue to make up the majority of charges filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). A strong retaliation case must show 3 things: An employee faced discrimination or harassment in the workplace. These charges constituted 56% of all EEOC charges in 2021. It also creates a toxic workplace.

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The ADEA – What You Need to Know

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But one of the biggest hurdles facing older workers is age discrimination. Even with federal and state laws prohibiting age bias, the group that advocates for older workers, AARP (American Association of Retired Persons), released a study in December 2019 that found age discrimination is widespread and seen as the “last acceptable bias.”

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Why Does Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Matter in the Workplace?

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In this article, we’ll clear up the confusion between diversity, equity, and inclusion, and share some ideas to help you develop a fair workplace where all team members feel safe. What’s the difference between diversity, equity, and inclusion? Equity means every individual has an equal chance at a professional opportunity.

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Everything You Need to Build Your Employee Handbook

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Equal Employment Opportunity. Explain your commitment to providing an equal employment opportunity workplace. The employee handbook is the holy grail of workplaces, and every employer should have one, regardless of size. However, many small businesses — especially those with fewer than 10 employees — do not have an employee handbook.

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How to Handle an EEOC Investigation

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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces the nation’s federal workplace anti-discrimination laws. After the popup closes, the “Charge of Discrimination” page appears. This “Charge of Discrimination” page includes: The name of the person making the charge.

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Addressing Social Issues and Racism in the Workplace

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High profile companies are confronting social issues by supporting the Black Lives Matter movement and stepping up their commitment to diversity and inclusion. The global unrest over racial injustice has brought racial disparities in the workplace front and center. Race is one of the issues that can be challenging to discuss.