
The EEOC’s action
demonstrates its focus on addressing all forms of sex discrimination and
underlines the importance of anti-discrimination policies and training.
In other
developments:
Discrimination
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The New York Times covered Google’s internal efforts to increase its workplace diversity by addressing hidden bias.
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The EEOC settled an age discrimination claim with DSW Shoe Warehouse for $900,000.
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A University of Georgia athletics official resigned amid an investigation into a workplace affair that resulted in a promotion and a raise for his female subordinate.
Technology
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The NLRB provided an updated memorandum invalidating a social media policy.
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Inc. provided an interesting infographic showing that the majority of employees – and millennials – believe face time remains a business essential despite new gadgetry.
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Talent Management discussed the need for HR and IT to work together.
Wage and Hour
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The U.S. Department of Labor recapped their grant initiatives to combat worker misclassification.
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Federal whistleblowers initiated an investigation into failure to pay overtime claims and an attempt to improve morale by taking employees to a Star Trek movie.
Posted by: Kate Bischoff