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Take it from the feds (literally!). Here are 12 EEOC-recommended ways to LEVEL-UP your company’s anti-harassment efforts.

The Employer Handbook

After completing my service, I chilled out with a copy of the EEOC’s new technical assistance document, “ Promising Practices for Preventing Harassment in the Federal Sector ,” which provides practical tips for preventing and addressing harassment within the federal civilian workforce.

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4 Takeaways from the HCCA 2019 Compliance Institute

Precheck

The Compliance Institute offers the opportunity to learn about the latest developments and priorities from regulators, and this year’s event was no exception. The Compliance Institute offers the opportunity to learn about the latest developments and priorities from regulators, and this year’s event was no exception.

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Streamline Your HR Toolbox: 15 Essential Forms Every HR Professional Needs

HR Partner

You might even ask a question here that will help you with the first pass at screening. As an HR professional, you’re often the unsung hero behind the scenes, ensuring smooth operations and keeping the workplace in order. One of the secret weapons in your arsenal? Are you ready to level up your HR game?

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Stop Spying on Social Media

HRExecutive

Through social media, employers may learn information regarding a candidate’s race, age, religion, disability or other protected classification,” says LaKisha M. Ten of his colleagues saw this post, and it eventually made its way to his manager, Robert McSweeney, the target of the vehemence. He has since been rehired.)

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EEOC Seeks Input on National Origin Guidance

HRWatchdog

These charges alleged a wide variety of Title VII violations, including unlawful failure to hire, termination, language-related issues and harassment. Screening candidates by Social Security number alone can be a national origin violation. Members can learn more about national origin discrimination in the HR Library.

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my coworker takes too many smoke breaks, applying for a job when you can’t afford their products, and more

Ask a Manager

I’ve become friendly with a woman (Jill) who works in a different department than I do. Our kids are involved in the same extracurricular activities so we spend time outside of work as well. Jill is the only smoker in our office, and therefore the only one who takes smoke breaks. Often, they actually do. ” because she is outside smoking.

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EEOC Updates ‘Visual Disabilities in the Workplace’ Guidance

HRWatchdog

In 2022, for instance, approximately 18 percent of U.S. adults had difficulty seeing, even when wearing glasses or contact lenses, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) , while the U.S. Census Bureau reports that more than 8 million people of all ages (2.5