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Tips for overcoming racial discrimination in the workplace

HR Digest

Discrimination based on race, age, disability, or any other thing that sets you apart from the majority is not acceptable in any walk of life but more so in the workplace. First all do not shy away from mentioning discrimination in your organization. We list out some ways here to be an equal opportunity employer for the workplace.

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Dear Jane, I’m facing discrimination at work

HR Digest

discrimination at work. Discrimination at Work. If your boss prevents you from working from home contact the Equal Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or the civil- or human-rights agency in your state and explore options for filings a charge of disability-based discrimination. Can my boss make me return to work?

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Want to offer support for caregivers of aging relatives? Read this

Insperity

These include: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 The Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act The Pregnancy Discrimination Act The Equal Pay Act The Employee Retirement Income Security Act. These regulations are often cited in caregiver discrimination lawsuits. Learn more about how to keep your valued employees onboard.

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Joint Employment Policies and the FMLA

HR Daily Advisor

The primary employer is prohibited from interfering with a jointly-employed employee’s exercise of or attempt to exercise his or her FMLA rights, or from firing or discriminating against an employee for opposing a practice that is unlawful under the FMLA. BLR always has your HR interests in mind. Learn More.

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Support employment for people with disabilities: 5 inclusive hiring tips

Insperity

Ensure staff are trained regarding the ADA, its requirements and how to identify discrimination issues. For more information on how to attract, recruit and hire talent, download our complimentary magazine: The Insperity guide to attract, retain, recruit and hire talent.

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Listen to me on the Talent10x podcast discuss the current state of LGBTQ discrimination

Ohio Employer's Law

I have enjoyed a long and fruitful relationship with Workforce Magazine. You’ll hear my long-form discussion of my views on Trump’s ban on transgender individuals in military, the current state of the of LGBTQ discrimination, and why employers should ignore the law and just do the right thing. I write a monthly column for the magzine.

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What You Need to Know About Marijuana

InfoMart

In the states that have passed anti-discrimination laws, courts have ruled that the states have the final say on the matter. However, there are some states that protect the rights of patients who use medical marijuana. The laws vary in scope by state. This obviously creates a conflict between federal and state policy.