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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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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.

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Has “startup culture” changed for good?

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But what about bullying, aggression, toxic behavior, sexual harassment , and outright lying? For example, much of the well-documented ‘bro culture’ that’s become synonymous with tech startups comes from the fact that entrepreneurs have often been allowed to get away with not prioritizing diversity in the workplace.

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Why Employers Should Lead the Way in Women’s Rights

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In 1911, teachers in New York were granted equal pay compared to men. Wage discrimination and other forms of scorned women’s rights have created a force to be reckoned with in the community of women. A study spanning the last 7 years has made some interesting discoveries about discrimination against women in leadership roles.

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How to Use the EEOC to Help Guide your Company Anti-Discrimination Policies

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Employers are required to maintain a discrimination- and harassment-free workplace. At the federal level, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 requires all businesses with 15 or more employees to prevent and prohibit discrimination. Under many state and local ordinances, discrimination laws apply regardless of company size.

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Is Favoritism Derailing Your DEI Efforts?

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What is favoritism and discrimination in the workplace? People think of discrimination as hate-filled, aggressive behavior, but much of it is more subtle, like slights and microaggressions. That may be why people don’t connect favoritism directly with discrimination. What are favoritism’s childhood roots?

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Compliance Checklist: Federal Employment Laws You Need To Know At Every Stage Of Your Company’s Growth

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Equal Pay Act (EPA), via EEOC. One key amendment, the Labor Management Relations Act, grants employers an equal position in union-employee-employer disputes and outlines dispute procedures. Employers may not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. 1+ Employee.