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How to Create an Anti Discrimination Policy in the Workplace

Ongig

An anti discrimination policy in the workplace prevents discrimination and harassment of employees based on protected characteristics. The policy details what counts as discrimination and bias. According to Monster’s Workplace Discrimination Poll, about 91% of workers have faced workplace discrimination.

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Exclusive: 25% of disabled workers have experienced discrimination during the job interview process, new survey finds

HR Brew

Disabled workers often face barriers before they can even apply for a job, which continues once they’re in the workforce, and one in three disabled workers experience discrimination in the workplace, according to an Indeed survey of 2,078 workers, shared exclusively with HR Brew. Of those surveyed, 19% identified as having a disability.

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What LGBTQ Discrimination in the Workplace Looks Like (& How to Respond)

Thrive Global

The LGTBQ community has made strides in the last few decades to curtail workplace discrimination, but as with other types of discrimination, there is always more work to be done. However, many states (at least 22 as of this writing) and major cities have their own laws protecting against LGTBQ discrimination.

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Restructuring? How to Avoid Layoff Discrimination

Intoo USA

One important legal concern to keep in mind are the federal laws against employment discrimination enforced by the U.S. Although layoff discrimination may seem like a clear-cut issue—you either intentionally discriminated against an employee or you didn’t—real-life cases are not always so cut and dried.

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The AI Conundrum: How HR Can Prepare for the Storm of Change

Speaker: Kate Bischoff - CEO and Founder of k8bisch LLC (formerly tHRive Law & Consulting)

Recent research suggests that AI may introduce prejudice and discrimination into decision-making processes, leading to unequal chances. It’s no secret that the indication of AI has drastically changed most industries. But with every advancement, there are new hurdles to overcome.

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How to Diligently Plan a Reduction in Force

HR Digest

The organization must select employees that will be laid off, and prepare a comprehensive plan on how to go about it. Set a timeline on how to handle layoffs and then work backwards. Comb through the plan to weed out any signs of discrimination — intentional or unintentional. Select Employees for Layoff. Plan Meticulously.

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Pay Data Reporting Key To Ending Pay Discrimination

Trusaic

Known as EEO-1 Component 2, the EEOC’s short-lived pay data reporting requirements demonstrated significant value in identifying and resolving pay discrimination in the workplace. The use of federal pay data reporting would greatly assist the EEOC with investigating and resolving charges of pay discrimination.