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Attention on Deck: Register Now for HR Boot Camp

HRWatchdog

And they need to be prepared to get a handle on anything — from mundane absence requests to very serious issues of discrimination or harassment. Administration of paid sick leave as well as vacation and holiday pay policies. Discrimination and harassment. Exempt and nonexempt classifications. Meal and rest break requirements.

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California DFEH Sues Activision Blizzard for Systemic Discrimination

Trusaic

Following a two-year investigation, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) sued the entertainment gaming giant, Activision Blizzard for systematic discrimination on July 21, 2021. Activision Blizzard’s CEO, J. Riot Games has since made significant strides to transform its workplace culture and environment.

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18 Must-Have Onboarding Documents (+ Free Templates)

Analytics in HR

Begin by establishing a set of clear, well-organized onboarding documents to help your HR department obtain the info and contracts it needs and help your recruits confidently navigate their new role. Ready to get your onboarding process in shape? Contents What are onboarding documents? Read more Employment Contract: In-Depth Guide for 2024 3.

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What to Do if the EEOC Receives a Charge of Discrimination Against Your Company

Trusaic

As momentum builds across the nation to end anti-discriminatory practices in the workplace including closing the gender wage gap , many companies may experience some anxious moments if they receive notice that a Charge of Discrimination has been filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Often an attempt at mediation.

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Artificial Intelligence: What HR Pros Can Do to Prepare For the Future

HR Bartender

Build visually pleasing presentations Conduct research – using AI as part of a multi-pronged research project can improve efficiency and reduce research time – however, remember that you should always validate any of your Artificial Intelligence research results ( see cautionary tale here ). disparate impact and age discrimination).

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Employee complaints: What to address and what to ignore

Business Management Daily

Discrimination. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission processes about 80,000 job discrimination complaints each year. Smart employers look into charges well before things reach this stage, and they document all of their efforts. People experiencing problems impacting their physical or mental well-being need to be heard.

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Documentation and communication FTW! (Well, good enough.)

The Employer Handbook

The woman — we’ll call her “Plaintiff” as we usually do here — alleged race discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.