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Fisher Phillips

Employer FAQs on the New and Expansive Anti-Discrimination Rules in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh County

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Employers with operations in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, must comply with a new and expansive anti-discrimination ordinance that took effect June 1. Our FP attorneys developed this series of FAQs to address all employment...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

AI Legislation Update: February 14, 2024

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Keypoint: In our first regular update on the happenings of US artificial intelligence law, we provide an overview of proposed state AI-related private sector bills. Below is our first regular update on the status of US...more

Poyner Spruill LLP

[Hybrid Event] Employment & Employee Benefits Seminar - February 7th, Durham, NC

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Join us in person or virtually on Wednesday, February 7 for an All-Day Employment and Employee Benefits Seminar. You’ll hear from Poyner Spruill attorneys about trending topics in employment and employee benefits. We aim to...more

Epstein Becker & Green

Federal Agencies Issue “Joint Statement on Enforcement Efforts Against Discrimination and Bias in Automated Systems”

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On Tuesday, April 25, 2023, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”), Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division (“DOJ”), and the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”)...more

DCI Consulting

[Webinar] Expert Summit for Employment Attorneys: Measuring Disparities in Employment: A Primer on EEO Statistics - February 2nd,...

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Although statistical analyses are commonly used to determine disparities in such employment decisions as hiring and compensation, they can be difficult to comprehend. In this session, we will explain the basic principles of...more

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[Webinar] Diversity Training: Creating an Inclusive Workplace with Todd Inman - November 14th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST

An inclusive workplace is one where people with all kinds of differences and disabilities feel welcome and valued for their contributions. It's a place where people with disabilities — both visible and invisible disabilities...more

Sherman & Howard L.L.C.

The Ever-Evolving INFO #9’s 2022 Updates

The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (“CDLE”) recently published revisions to its guidance on the posting requirements of the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (“Act”), including some examples that clarify how the CDLE...more

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The Netherlands: Monitoring Discrimination When Recruiting and Selecting Employees

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Equal opportunity in the job market is not yet a given for everyone in the Netherlands; discrimination when recruiting and selecting new employees still occurs. The bill to oversee equal opportunities for recruitment and...more

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EEOC, U.S. Department of Labor Hold Second Hire Initiative Roundtable to Advance Equal Opportunity

Experts Discussed Reimagining Equity for Workers with Gaps in Employment History - WASHINGTON – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract...more

DirectEmployers Association

OFCCP FY 2023 Budget Request Seeks A Lot Of Money And Lays Out A Very Comprehensive And Ambitious Internal Rebuilding Program

But There Are Several Disconcerting Initiatives Of Concern To Contractors - OFCCP’s “FY 2023 Congressional Budget Justification” seeks $147,051,000 and hopes to increase its employee headcount by 208 from 420 to 628...more

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EEOC and DOL Unveil HIRE Initiative to Advance Equal Opportunity at Work

Experts Discuss How Federal Agencies Can Help Remove Barriers and Open Doors in Recruitment and Hiring for Underrepresented Workers - WASHINGTON – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the U.S....more

Poyner Spruill LLP

Fourth Circuit Issues Decision Favorable to Employer on ADA Accommodation

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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) generally prohibits covered employers from discriminating against employees or applicants on the basis of disability. One form of such discrimination is failing to provide reasonable...more

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What is a Disability Under the Americans With Disabilities Act

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The Americans with Disabilities Act (the “ADA”) seeks to eliminate unwarranted discrimination against disabled individuals in order to guarantee those individuals equal opportunities and to provide the United States with the...more

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EEOC Sues LTI Services for Sex Discrimination 

Staffing Agency Refused to Hire Qualified Female Applicants as Receiving Associates, Federal Agency Charges - INDIANAPOLIS - LTI Services, LLC, a staffing agency which serves the northern Indiana and Chicago areas, violated...more

DirectEmployers Association

[Webinar] How Do We “Train” Staff on Affirmative Action? - February 26th, 2:00 pm ET

Your affirmative action plan (AAP) is a living document and roadmap to help drive your company's effective outreach and recruitment efforts, and ultimately, create a culture of diversity and inclusion within your workforce....more

DirectEmployers Association

Is your Career Site OFCCP Compliant?

Does anyone remember the days of walking into a Human Resource (HR) office and asking to fill out an application? The lovely HR person peeled off the top sheet of a pad of applications, handed you a clipboard, and directed...more

DirectEmployers Association

DE Talk: Understanding Web Accessibility for Compliance & Recruitment

Many organizations are working hard to create an inviting culture for individuals with disabilities, but sometimes fall short when it comes to the application process. In this episode, Jennifer Polcer, DirectEmployers VP of...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

Novedades Laborales en Materia de Igualdad y Registro de Jornada

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Las nuevas medidas aprobadas por el gobierno en materia de igualdad, protección social y registro de jornada tendrán un impacto significativo en las empresas. Principales Novedades: ..Igualdad de remuneración por razón...more

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New Spanish Employment Law Imposes Equal Opportunity Regulations and the Working Day Record

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The Spanish government’s new measures addressing equality, social protection, and the working day record will have a significant impact on businesses. Key Points: ..Equal pay for men and women ..Equality Plans ...more

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New Federal Directives Aim to Ensure Federal Contractors' Compliance with Equal Employment Opportunities

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The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has issued a series of new directives over the last few months to ensure federal contractors comply with equal employment opportunity laws...more

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EEOC Announces Enforcement Priorities

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On Monday, the EEOC announced its updated strategic enforcement plan for fiscal years 2017 through 2021. The updated plan contains the organization’s priorities and strategies for enforcing laws and regulations on equal...more

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High Speed Hiring: The Importance of Anti-Discrimination Practices in Online Employment Advertising

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There are currently more than 1 billion websites accessible to the world by just the click of a mouse or the swipe of a phone screen. The Internet has become a major part of more than 3 billion active users everyday lives,...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Female lawyers, Republican Bosses, and Kitchens: The Sequel

I have to admit, I was afraid that I might need to go into hiding after I expressed doubts last week about that study claiming that female lawyers don’t do well when their bosses are male Republicans. But the reader feedback...more

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Is That Recruiting Technology Compliant?

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There is some cool recruiting tech out there. Swipe, for example, a Tinder-like mobile app, allows hiring managers to “swipe right” for the applicants they are interested in. It also has a built in job-matching algorithm....more

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Women in the Workplace

Employers interested in attracting and retaining women and promoting greater gender diversity in their executive ranks will be interested in the Wall Street Journal’s Special Report on Women in the Workplace. The Report...more

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