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the thief and the hero, the crockpot discrimination, and other stories of potlucks at work

Ask a Manager

This post, the thief and the hero, the crockpot discrimination, and other stories of potlucks at work , was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. She had a system of releasing the items required for the potluck by email at 10 am a week before. Crockpot discrimination. Part one was yesterday.). The cook-off.

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California’s Caste Discrimination Bill: Combating Discrimination in the Golden State

HR Digest

In a move that could have far-reaching implications for the fight against discrimination, California is poised to become the first state to outlaw caste discrimination with the introduction of the groundbreaking California’s Caste Discrimination Bill. billion people worldwide. As the U.S. As the U.S.

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Google Settles $118 Million Gender Pay Discrimination Lawsuit

Trusaic

This time, however, the story is a little different, as the multinational technology giant is under fire for gender pay discrimination. The three original plaintiffs all held drastically different roles within Google, with one being a software engineer, another in business systems integration, and the last working in branding communications.

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OFCCP Allegations of Race-Based Hiring Discrimination Highlight Need for Fair Practices

The OutSolve Blog

Since June 2023, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has executed 10 conciliation agreements, addressing the critical issue of race-based hiring discrimination. The widespread nature of the allegations shed light on the nuanced barriers these groups face in the job market. These agreements, totaling over $5.3

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EEOC to Employers: Be Proactive on Addressing Instances of Age Discrimination

Trusaic

A number of federal, state, and local laws make it illegal to discriminate against a job candidate or employee on the basis of age. For example, theAge Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) prohibits discrimination based on age for persons 40 or older.

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Age Discrimination is Affecting Company Culture

Kazoo

Age Discrimination in the Workplace. We recently spoke about discrimination against women in the workplace, but unfortunately, gender bias isn’t the only prejudice found in companies across the nation. But before we continue, let’s address what age discrimination is and how it can affect your company legally and culturally.

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The Rise of AI in Medical Staffing

PandoLogic

As AI systems learn to make decisions based on training data, which can include biased human information, AI systems can therefore also be biased against certain groups or individuals, leading to unfair practices and potential discrimination in the workplace.