Business Management Daily

JANUARY 6, 2023

Thoroughly investigate complaints including those related to sexual harassment and discrimination. Utilize outside resources to monitor issues in employment law and communicates potential changes to upper management. Must be familiar with current employment laws and regulations. How did you overcome that challenge?

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HRWatchdog

OCTOBER 1, 2020

It’s the first day of October, which means the leaves are starting to turn red and orange, pumpkin spice is everywhere, everyone is looking longingly at their sweaters — and new employment laws are here! Ward, Employment Law Subject Matter Expert/Legal Writer and Editor. Wage and Hour. Not a member?

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Evil HR Lady

AUGUST 17, 2020

I don’t know much about Canadian employment law, but I assumed age discrimination is illegal there, and I’m right. The US federal age discrimination law only protects people over 40, but it looks like Canadian (or at least Ontario) protects everyone over 18 (and over 16 in housing). And get off my lawn.

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HR Morning

JUNE 8, 2016

The EEOC’s latest proposed guidance covers a topic a lot of employers probably think they already know well: national origin discrimination. But the new guidance throws in a few wrinkles about what’s considered discriminatory — and how to stay in compliance — that employers need to know. .

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Insperity

JANUARY 15, 2019

Employment law is ever-evolving, and 2019 is shaping up to usher in its fair share of changes. Employment laws tend to come in waves, with particular themes for each era. A patchwork of state and federal laws was eventually replaced when Congress set minimum age requirements with the Fair Labor Standards Act in 1938.

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HRWatchdog

APRIL 17, 2024

“Disparate impact” refers to a situation where an employment practice appears neutral but disproportionately affects members of a protected class (for example, race, gender, physical disability, etc.), and cannot be justified by business necessity, thereby resulting in discrimination. Greene, J.D.,

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Business Management Daily

MARCH 14, 2022

Could this well-meaning comment be construed as age discrimination? What counts as age discrimination and how can you avoid committing it? Let’s take a closer look at the current laws governing age nondiscrimination so you can steer clear of potential lawsuits. Age discrimination under the ADEA.

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Zenefits

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

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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Flimp Communications

JANUARY 26, 2021

HR professionals are well equipped to handle the new employment laws going into effect this year. These laws affect paid leave, minimum wage, training and more. For example, the California Family Rights Act (CFRA), providing up to 12 weeks of unpaid protected leave, now applies to employers with five or more employees.

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Business Management Daily

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Not only does such hesitancy deprive qualified individuals of career opportunities, it also subjects the employer to charges of discrimination. Looking at actual examples of ADA accommodations can ease worries. Examples of ADA reasonable accommodation requests. Examples include: Reserved parking near the entrance.

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PlanSource

APRIL 16, 2019

This article is a recap of a recent webinar featuring Kate Bischoff from tHRive Law & Consulting. Employment law changes tend to come in waves, driven by public perceptions of what’s fair for workers. For example, marijuana can stay in the system for almost a month. Fair Labor Standards Act.

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HR Daily Advisor

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Below is guidance on some of the more common national origin discrimination issues that may confront employers. What Is National Origin Discrimination? Discrimination is the different treatment of a person based on a protected characteristic such as gender, disability, or national origin.

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Helpside

MAY 26, 2022

Recently, the EEOC and DOL have noticed a side effect that can cause discrimination when using some types of screening technology. They’ve determined that not compensating for or avoiding this type of discrimination will cause you to fall out of compliance. We have to be careful to not fall behind on updated compliance laws.

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HR Management

OCTOBER 3, 2019

The main reason is that many employers are not up to date with the latest employment laws and regulations, which means they’re not compliant with the workplace regulations that should’ve been made a priority to begin with. With that in mind, here are a few employment law issues you need to watch out for.

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HRWatchdog

JULY 2, 2018

Employers, make sure you are complying with local and state employment law changes that started July 1. Some of these changes apply only in specific local jurisdictions, but one change to the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) applies to all employers statewide. Not a member?

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The Employer Handbook

APRIL 25, 2022

The general rule in employment law is that an employer’s inconsistencies and contradictions breathe life into discrimination claims. Employer takeaways. But there are some exceptions. Proving pretext. Is it ok to draft a termination letter before giving a final version to an employee?

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The Employer Handbook

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Is that code for age discrimination? Indeed, the court noted that “courts generally reject the proposition that ‘new blood’ or equivalent phrases, standing alone, evince age discrimination.” The phrase “new blood” standing alone is agnostic to age discrimination. So, there you have it.

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The Employer Handbook

JANUARY 25, 2019

A bonus discrimination case involving the sale of Girl Scout Cookies gone terribly wrong. So, if you relax the rules from Thin Mints, does that mean you have to loosen the rules for employees handing out union-related literature, for example? For example, in United Parcel Service v. A bonus discrimination case.

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HRWatchdog

MARCH 5, 2024

Morales eventually sent an email to a group of employees and management calling for a wider discussion about workplace discrimination. This can include discussions with coworkers or management about discrimination in the workplace, compensation, workplace safety, union matters and other topics. What Can Employers Learn from This Case?

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ExactHire

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Avoid Workplace Discrimination Claims. Create a comprehensive anti-discrimination training plan using how-to videos and assessments to ensure understanding. When a potential HR discrimination issue arises, it will likely be brought to the attention of one of your managers first. Take the Headache Out of Human Resources.

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Professional Alternatives

MARCH 13, 2024

Including these key components in your legal employment contracts will help establish clear expectations and protect your business interests. Employment laws vary by jurisdiction and cover areas such as minimum wage, overtime, discrimination, and harassment.

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HR Morning

AUGUST 22, 2019

It’s just the most recent example of just how much emphasis HR pros should put on educating managers and executives on how to avoid age discrimination. He quit, claiming intolerable working conditions and age discrimination and sued the paper and its then-owner Tribune Publishing. Former LA Times sports columnist T.J.

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Global People Strategist

JULY 16, 2019

As of June 2019, the Dubai International Finance Centre announced a new law to replace the existing employment law that has been in practice since 2005. In order to prevent discrimination or victimization in the workplace, the DIFC has now created a number of protected acts for employees.

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Helpside

JULY 13, 2021

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is an employer law that prevents discrimination against individuals with disabilities. ADA is applicable to a lot of individuals and covers employers with 15 or more employees. Under ADA employers are required to make reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities.

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Business Management Daily

APRIL 2, 2020

The wave mirrors the discrimination Middle Easterners experienced following the September 11, 2001 attacks. As during that period, employers may face similar episodes in the workplace. The incidents may cause employer liability as either national origin discrimination or racial discrimination.

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The Employer Handbook

MARCH 27, 2019

Ischa1, Helder [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons A few days ago, I blogged about How does one of your employees actually prove discrimination in court? Late last week, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals adjudicated — such a lawyerly word, ‘adjudicated’ — this race discrimination case.

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EmployeeConnect

JANUARY 29, 2023

From sexual harassment to bullying and discrimination, misconduct not only harms the victims, but also creates a toxic work environment that can lead to decreased productivity, increased turnover, and damage to the company’s reputation. Misconduct refers to any behaviour that violates the company’s code of conduct or is illegal.

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Business Management Daily

APRIL 14, 2023

Transgender people often experience discrimination, harassment, and a lack of understanding, including from their work colleagues and bosses. These policies should also include protecting transgender and gender-nonconforming employees from discrimination and harassment by customers, vendors, contractors, and other third-party non-employees.

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Cisive

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

In an era where employers are having to plan for changes in workplace drug testing compliance, primarily due to evolving marijuana laws and our nations opioid crisis, another compliance beast continues to rear confuse employers: Disability Discrimination. Both federal and state laws provide this protection.

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Business Management Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Many employers don’t grasp the subtle difference between national origin discrimination and immigration status discrimination. Quiz: Are your personnel practices discriminating based on immigration status or national origin? An employer should not ask about citizenship status during a job interview.

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The Employer Handbook

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

In today’s blog post, we’re doubling up on the employment law lessons. What inspired this selfless act from the publisher of a free employment law blog? That brings us to point number 1… Don’t forget about state and local employment laws. It’s a two for Tuesday Thursday!

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New to HR

JANUARY 4, 2015

While we have countless country and labour laws protecting our interests based on not only culture but societal needs, newer countries to the stage offer their own challenges as lawyers and HR professionals work to foster aligning business practices globally without offending the needs of specific cultures and their inherent identity.

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The Employer Handbook

MAY 11, 2023

There will come a time in your HR or employment law career when you must respond to a Charge of Discrimination filed with the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission by filing a position statement. Stick with whatever legitimate business decision the Charging Party mistook for an act of discrimination.

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ComplianceHR

JANUARY 23, 2023

Important Workplace Poster Update As you know, we love to keep our audience up to date on what’s happening in employment law. For example, did you know that the EEOC updated the “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” poster? As a result, the copy of the poster in your workplace needs to be updated.

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Business Management Daily

JULY 4, 2022

Hopefully you already have clear written employment policies and a firm understanding of your state and local laws. Most employment laws are applicable depending on where the work is actually being performed. Sexual harassment and discrimination. How do state laws apply to hybrid employees? In Trevejo v.

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HRWatchdog

JUNE 19, 2023

This installment is the capstone to our comprehensive resource of questions and answers on COVID-19 and the anti-discrimination laws enforced by the EEOC,” said EEOC Chair Charlotte A. Another example could show someone harassing an employee who is receiving a religious accommodation to forgo mandatory vaccination.

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HRWatchdog

MAY 24, 2023

This installment is the capstone to our comprehensive resource of questions and answers on COVID-19 and the anti-discrimination laws enforced by the EEOC,” said EEOC Chair Charlotte A. Another example could show someone harassing an employee who is receiving a religious accommodation to forgo mandatory vaccination.

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