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Disabled workers deal with unreported discrimination, denied accommodations, Deloitte survey finds

HR Brew

Discrimination and inclusion experiences. Some 41% of respondents said they have experienced discrimination in the workplace, most commonly through microaggressions, bullying, or harassment. One-third of respondents who did not report such discrimination to their employer stayed quiet out of fear it would get worse.

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Watch Out California Employers: SB 1162 On Track To Become Law

Trusaic

Still, SB 1162 requires employers to report median and mean hourly rates within each job category and for each combination of gender race/ethnicity, strengthening the DFEH’s ability to identify pay discrimination in employer compensation systems. .

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Why hiring tech is necessary but can have dangerous implications

HRExecutive

It’s an invaluable tool, but you cannot eliminate the human element of hiring. Nearly all of these tools are intended to automate rejection. Nearly all of these tools are intended to automate rejection. If a tool can’t understand a candidate’s accent, how can it judge their fitness for a job?

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How to Find the Right Artificial Intelligence Tool for HR

HR Bartender

So, I wanted to bring in another technology expert to talk specifically about the things that organizations need to consider when looking at AI tools. Do we have existing talent that can implement and maintain the tool, and how would we ensure the tool is being used ethically and efficiently. A human touch will still be needed.

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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. Below we outline what employers need to know about the anti-discrimination law. The updates expand recourse for employees who are discriminated against based on their age.

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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. A similar event occurred several years ago with another gaming industry giant, Riot Games.

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California SB 1162 One Signature Away From Becoming Law

Trusaic

The reason for this new addition is so that the state Civil Rights Department, formerly known as the Department of Fair Employment and Housing, can more easily identify pay discrimination within an organization. To account for the more rigorous reporting requirement, California SB 1162 moves the annual filing deadline from March to May.