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EEOC Busy: Focus on Sexual Harassment

HRWatchdog

The EEOC continues to collect money from employers in lawsuits and settlements for sexual harassment. The case alleged that the employer conducted employment testing, including strength testing, for certain positions that unfairly discriminated against female workers. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has been busy!

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Brazilian Labor Law: Ensuring Equal Pay for Equal Work

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In cases of pay disparities, employers must create action plans, with detailed goals, deadlines, and training programs. Brazil’s push for gender pay equality Like the US and much of the world, Brazil faces a long wait for gender pay equality at present rates of progress. The decree also provides further clarity on labor law amendments.

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4 key steps to maintaining HR compliance

HRExecutive

For example, while the federal minimum wage remains unchanged, 21 states raised their minimum wage on Jan. In addition, new paid-sick-leave laws, mandates on sexual-harassment training and anti-discrimination laws are springing up coast to coast. Implement a Rigorous Training Program for Managers.

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A Complete Guide to Hiring Employees in Hong Kong

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It stipulates that employers must provide a written employment contract to their employees within the first month of employment, highlighting terms such as wages, working hours, and leave entitlements. Wages and Working Hours: The EO addresses the fundamental aspect of employment – wages.

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What is ‘Quiet Quitting’ and What Can HR Do About It?

Netchex HR Blog

With lessons learned during the pandemic and employees in high demand, workers are more secure in their jobs, like they can test boundaries without getting fired. Of course, quiet firing presents a big liability issues for a company, especially if employees argue they were discriminated against. What are some signs?

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Effects of Working in an Unhealthy Work Environment

HR Shelf

You can then work with employees to create and maintain a healthy environment with effective HR procedures and training. However, if everyone on your team consistently disagrees with you and treats one another disrespectfully, or some of your co-workers unfairly receive promotions due to their close friendship with the boss. Depression.

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3 Steps to Protect Information While Leveraging Social Media

HR Daily Advisor

Garrison, who presented a session at BLR’s 2017 Advanced Employment Issues Symposium (AEIS) titled #Protecting Information Systems , noted that social media is a powerful marketing and public relations tool for companies. According to the survey, social media is primarily used to attract passive job candidates, but, according to Brian R.