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How to Handle Age Discrimination in Hiring and Retention

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And while many consider 50 to be the age that tips older employees into the realm of ageism, workers as young as 40 have experienced age discrimination. Before we get into all the details, let’s define ageism, look at some examples, and highlight ways to reduce age discrimination in the office.

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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. Attendance policy. Full-time versus part-time employment. Diversity and inclusion policy. And many of those that do have a handbook fail to update it. What goes in an employee handbook? Overtime pay.

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Hiring A Candidate Who Discloses They Are Pregnant

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Discrimination against pregnant women is still common in 2022. While the Pregnancy Discrimination Act protects women in the workplace, discrimination still exists. About 20% of women — 1 in 5 working mothers — say they were subjected to workplace pregnancy discrimination. The good news? Help build psychological safety.

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EEOC Announces ADA Guidance for Using AI in Screening and Assessment

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In May 2022, the Department of Justice and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced plans to monitor employers’ use of artificial intelligence in employment decisions. Working together, the agencies are specifically looking at AI systems that may discriminate against persons with a disability.

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HR 101: The ABCs of the ADA

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Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act designated disability as a minority, and therefore protected class, for the first time in U.S. In 1993, the Act lowered that number to employers with 15 or more full-time or full-time equivalent staff members. The ADA was not the first law enacted to assist people with disabilities.

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6 Ways To Celebrating LGBTQIA Pride Month at Work

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Every year in June, countries around the world celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community, with the goal of promoting equality , increasing visibility, and embracing self-affirmation. For management: Evaluate your discrimination & inclusion (D&I) company policies. Why is Pride Month celebrated In June? Is there an existing ERG?

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What Are Protected Classes? Discrimination in the Workplace

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“Protected class” is a legal term set by the Department of Labor that outlines certain groups of people who have specific protection under Equal Employment Opportunity and other laws. 7 states have specific discrimination prohibitions centered around hairstyle (often called Crown Acts). What is discrimination?