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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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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. “Before he retired, my spouse worked in a unit that LOOOOVED their potlucks. Crockpot discrimination. Part one was yesterday.). The cook-off. The deviled eggs.

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New Jersey Law Against Discrimination Expands Protections Against Ageism

Trusaic

The state of New Jersey recently updated its Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD) to include protections against age discrimination. The revised law prohibits employers from using age as a factor when hiring or promoting employees and repeals provisions allowing certain employers to enforce mandatory retirements.

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Employee retirement policy template

Workable

This template will provide a comprehensive framework for managing employee retirements, ensuring that all necessary steps are taken to facilitate a successful transition. Define eligibility criteria for retirement, taking into account factors such as age, years of service, and job performance.

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EEOC Probe into Mandatory Retirement Age Results in $6.8 Million Settlement

HR Digest

An EEOC probe into a mandatory retirement age policy at a San Diego-based physicians group has resulted in a massive settlement without the group admitting to any liability in the matter. The ADEA protects employees above the age of 40 from any bias and discrimination in a professional setting. The Scripps $6.8

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Age Discrimination in the Workplace: A Tale as Old as Time

HR Digest

Discriminatory practices follow us everywhere but age discrimination in the workplace is rarely discussed, despite being such a common experience. openly accused of age discrimination in the workplace, there is little doubt that smaller businesses do the same. percent of these U.S.

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Helping Employees Prepare for Retirement

Extensis

Quick look: It’s October, meaning it’s both “spooky season” and National Retirement Security Month. October is National Retirement Security Month, a time that is officially dedicated to “acknowledging the need to raise public awareness of a variety of tax-preferred retirement vehicles.” The state of retirement today.