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2024 Mid-Year Legal Updates: How to Comply with the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act 

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The PWFA is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. This law expands upon the protections offered by the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) by focusing on accommodations rather than simply prohibiting discrimination.

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California Employment Laws Starting 2025

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Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation Two signed bills prohibit certain employer actions. Lastly, SB 1137 clarifies that the FEHA prohibits discrimination not only based on individual protected characteristics but also on any combination of protected characteristics. names, dates, list of services and payment information).

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What is Sensitivity Training & Why It Is Important in the Workplace?

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The training typically includes discussions, activities, and exercises that encourage self-reflection and the development of empathy towards others. Legal and Ethical Considerations Sensitivity training includes an overview of relevant laws and regulations related to workplace discrimination, harassment, and diversity.

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Addressing Unconscious Bias in the Hiring Process

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Diversity Training: Organizing routine diversity and inclusion sessions is more than a box-ticking exercise. Such training brings unconscious biases to the forefront. When individuals become conscious of their inadvertent biases, they’re in a stronger position to challenge and rectify them.

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Consistent Treatment, Documentation Key to Reducing Retaliation Risks

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Avoid Retaliation Retaliation occurs when an employer takes adverse employment action against an employee for exercising their rights under the law otherwise known as a protected activity. Protected activities include actions like reporting discrimination, harassment, wage issues or unsafe working conditions.

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Bringing Visibility to Invisible Disabilities In Your Workplace

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Other people constantly “push through” their disabling issues and manage to work full time, participate in family life, socialize, and even exercise without external indications of their inner distress. Some people have good days where their symptoms are manageable and bad days where pain, fatigue, or brain fog severely limits their function.

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8 Common Recruiting Mistakes to Avoid

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Bias in the Hiring Process Why It’s a Problem: Unconscious bias can lead to discrimination, limiting diversity and inclusivity within your organization. Test soft skills: Include role-playing exercises, group tasks, or scenarios to gauge collaboration and problem-solving abilities.