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the thief and the hero, the crockpot discrimination, and other stories of potlucks at work

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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. Because sushi!!

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New Jersey Law Against Discrimination Expands Protections Against Ageism

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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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DEI & Financial Wellness: Bridging the retirement race gap

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DEI & Financial Wellness: Bridging the retirement race gap. Learn how the retirement race gap affects your workforce, and how your company can prevent retirement insecurity by addressing it head-on. Start with a focus on employee financial wellness and equity. What is the retirement race gap?

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How the Age Discrimination in Employment Act Protects Older Employees

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The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), established in 1967, serves as a crucial safeguard against workplace inequality, explicitly prohibiting age discrimination against individuals who are 40 years of age or older.

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Helping Employees Prepare for Retirement

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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.

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What Is a Qualified Retirement Plan?

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There are several ways individuals contribute to their retirement benefits. Types of Qualified Retirement Plans. There are three classes of qualified retirement plans, namely: 1. In a defined benefit plan, an employer pays a predetermined amount at either termination of employment or retirement. Defined benefits plan.

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How to Handle Age Discrimination in Hiring and Retention

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And while many consider 50 to be the age that tips older employees into the realm of ageism, workers as young as 40 have experienced age discrimination. Before we get into all the details, let’s define ageism, look at some examples, and highlight ways to reduce age discrimination in the office.