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Ontario, Canada Human Rights Tribunal Finds Job Posting for a “Qualified Woman” Did Not Constitute Discrimination

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In Horne v. Public Service Alliance of Canada, 2024 HR 1788, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) dismissed an application alleging that a job posting stating the successful candidate would be a “qualified woman”...more

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Amid Backlash, Walmart Joins Trend of Truncating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives

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Once known for its catchy commercials about rolling back prices, Walmart—America’s largest private employer—is rolling back something else: its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The retail giant’s...more

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Celebrating Women’s Equality Day: Honoring Progress, Recognizing Challenges, and Advancing Opportunities

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Women’s Equality Day, celebrated annually on August 26, commemorates the adoption of the 19th Amendment in 1920, which granted women the right to vote in the United States. This day marks a significant milestone in the...more

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Behind the Label – Ensuring Human Rights in Your Global Supply Chain

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On September 19, 2024, the NAVEX Next Virtual Conference will take place, with sessions designed to equip risk and compliance leaders with the latest news and guidance on how to navigate the complex landscape. This article,...more

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Celebrating International Women’s Day 2024

International Women’s Day is a global holiday celebrated annually on March 8 as a focal point in the collective efforts to drive women’s equality. It marks a day to celebrate women’s achievements, raise awareness about...more

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Eleventh Circuit Strikes Down Florida Ban on Company’s “Woke” Diversity Training

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Seyfarth Synopsis: The Eleventh Circuit recently issued an opinion blocking the enforcement of Florida's "anti-woke" law. The Court struck down the law on the grounds that the law impermissibly infringes on employers' free...more

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Building inclusive digital societies

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Alumnus Jeremy Ng always wanted an impactful career where he could improve people’s lives. Now he’s in a position to do so at the World Bank. Jeremy Ng says he went into law for the most mundane of reasons: it was what his...more

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ESG update: Australia

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In Australia, heightened enforcement activity, proposed regulatory regimes focused on ESG matters and other market developments are influencing the ESG risks and priorities for organisations operating here....more

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Inclusión de personas en situación de vulnerabilidad a causa del conflicto armado en Colombia

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Teniendo presente la grave situación de violencia que afecta las capitales del país, los centros poblados, y las regiones en general, así como los esfuerzos que se pide hacer a las autoridades correspondientes para una mayor...more

Furia Rubel Communications, Inc.

Ensuring Access to Legal Services for the LGBTQ Community Throughout the U.S.

In this episode of On Record PR, Gina Rubel goes on record with Angela Giampolo, the owner of Giampolo Law Group, which services the LGBTQ community for all of their legal needs. Angela is the founder of Caravan of Hope, an...more

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The White House Issues a Proclamation on Women’s History Month

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Seyfarth Synopsis:  President Biden recently proclaimed March 2023 as Women’s History Month. Biden also introduced womenshistorymonth.gov, for learning more about the contribution of women in our Nation’s history....more

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Deploying A Holistic Approach to Automated Employment Decision-Making in light of NYC’s AEDT Law

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s first commission meeting of 2023, entitled Navigating Employment Discrimination in AI and Automated Systems: A New Civil Rights Frontier, kicked off the New Year addressing...more

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Speaker Series

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With the legal landscape for LGBTQ+ individuals rapidly shifting across the country, partner and chair of LGBTQ @ Venable, Colin Vandell, hosted a discussion to assess some of the welcome, and not so welcome, developments....more

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ESG on the Rise in M&A Transactions

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Dealmakers should continue to weigh the impact of ESG issues on M&A deals as ESG standards evolve. Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues have become increasingly important for corporates in recent years,...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

Tips on Navigating Black Lives Matter in the Workplace

George Floyd. Jacob Blake. As racial tension continues to escalate, more and more American workers are demanding Corporate America to take action. Silence is no longer an option. ...more

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[Virtual Event] 2021 San Francisco Regional Compliance & Ethics Conference - May 14th, 8:25 am - 4:30 pm PDT

Our Virtual Regional Compliance Conferences provide updates on the latest news in regulatory requirements, compliance enforcement, and strategies to develop effective compliance programs. Watch, listen, and ask questions from...more

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[Virtual Event] Champions of Social Justice: Professional Sports Leaders on Anti-Racism and Allyship - February 25th, 4:00 pm -...

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From the arena to the boardroom… What lessons have we learned and how can they be applied in Corporate America? In celebration of Black History Month, join us for a special roundtable with esteemed thought leaders at the...more

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[Webinar] Employer Think Tank: Moving the Needle on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - December 4th, 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm CST

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McDermott’s Employment group is proud to invite you to a keynote presentation with Vernā Myers, Vice President, Inclusion Strategy at Netflix and Founder of The Vernā Myers Company, a nationally recognized consultancy on...more

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Creating Sustainable Models for Social Change with Ashleigh Huffman, Ph.D., U.S. State Department

In this episode of On Record PR, we go on record with Dr. Ashleigh Huffman, experienced educator, public speaker, entrepreneur, and author in the Sport for Social Change and Women’s Empowerment movements. Ashleigh is...more

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The Forgotten History of Labor Day – and What It Means for Compliance Professionals

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This Monday, most U.S. workers and their families will be celebrating Labor Day. Like many holidays it has been sanitized over time, observed primarily through sales, cookouts, and parades. Behind these quaint scenes,...more

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Leading the Way for Social Change: A Prolonged and Focused Path

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The recent deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, and the resulting protests around the country, pushed the ongoing issues of racial injustice and inequality in the United States to the forefront of our national...more

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Business integrity for consumer companies

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Consumer companies around the world are incorporating sustainability, business integrity, and brand purpose into their business operations. This can include procuring ethically sourced products, ensuring fair pay, or...more

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