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International Transgender Day of Visibility Counters Prejudice, Recognizes Trans Community
The eighth International Transgender Day of Visibility on Saturday is aimed at raising awareness around the discrimination transgender people still face in the workplace and elsewhere and celebrating the accomplishments…
EEOC Focuses on Preventing Workplace Harassment
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) had a busy year in 2017 and was focused in part on creating programs to prevent workplace harassment and disability discrimination
Providing Realistic Job Previews Through 360-Degree Video
New technologies—like augmented and virtual reality—emerged in the gaming industry and have traditionally been considered more for their entertainment value than practical value. However, as these technologies mature, some very…
Job Ads Can’t Specify Protected Characteristics Without Bona Fide Reason
Employers are prohibited from publishing job advertisements indicating any preference or specification for applicants based on protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex or national origin, except when a…
8 Aspects of GDPR Compliance: A Brief Guide for HR Functions
With only a few weeks to go until the General Data Protection Regulation becomes directly applicable, many organizations are entering a crucial period as they seek to upgrade their privacy…
Sint Maarten: New Employment Rights May Take Effect This Year
Proposed amendments to the Civil Code of St. Maarten are aimed at enhancing employment rights in the areas of pregnancy and maternity leave, fixed-term employment contracts, business transfers, gender equality…
Age Bias Alleged at IBM
The legal tactics IBM has used in recent layoffs, terminations, and forced retirements and resignations of older workers may be lawful in isolation but collectively contrary to the spirit of…
Democrats Call for Republican NLRB Member Emanuel’s Resignation
Democrats are calling for Republican National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) member William Emanuel to resign following the NLRB inspector general's finding that Emanuel violated conflict-of-interest rules by participating in a…
Chief Relaxation Officer, Fairy Godmother: Job Titles Get Creative
From chief relaxation officer to dragon slayer to fairy godmother, unconventional work titles can foster a greater sense of purpose among employees
DOL’s PAID Program Will Launch in Early April
A Department of Labor program designed to help employers settle overtime and minimum wage violations will launch April 3