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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. The revised law prohibits employers from using age as a factor when hiring or promoting employees and repeals provisions allowing certain employers to enforce mandatory retirements.

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EEOC Probe into Mandatory Retirement Age Results in $6.8 Million Settlement

HR Digest

An EEOC probe into a mandatory retirement age policy at a San Diego-based physicians group has resulted in a massive settlement without the group admitting to any liability in the matter. The ADEA protects employees above the age of 40 from any bias and discrimination in a professional setting. The Scripps $6.8

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Helping Employees Prepare for Retirement

Extensis

Quick look: It’s October, meaning it’s both “spooky season” and National Retirement Security Month. October is National Retirement Security Month, a time that is officially dedicated to “acknowledging the need to raise public awareness of a variety of tax-preferred retirement vehicles.” The state of retirement today.

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From Compliance to Talent Management: The 15 Essential HR Responsibilities

Analytics in HR

Compliance responsibilities HR plays a vital role in ensuring compliance with federal and state labor laws, anti-discrimination laws, health and safety regulations, and other relevant laws and regulations. This guarantees that the business has a skilled and diverse workforce that can support growth and innovation.

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SCOTUS Decision: Affirmative Action and Businesses

Trusaic

In fact, Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote that, in his opinion, Title VII, the hiring and workplace civil rights law, should be interpreted identically to Title VI, which governs anti-discrimination in higher education. Legal experts argue that this decision will not have a direct bearing on workplace diversity programs.

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How to Avoid Age Discrimination in the Workplace

Helpside

45% of employees have experienced age discrimination in the workplace. Older workers have experienced forced retirement and getting passed over for job opportunities. Educate managers It is important for employers to educate managers about age discrimination and how it will not be tolerated.

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How to Handle Age Discrimination in Hiring and Retention

Zenefits

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.