What to do When Your Civil Rights Are Violated at Work

Guidance for HR Practitioners and Employees Workplace civil rights violations can occur in various forms of discrimination based on race, gender, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, or retaliation for exercising protected rights. As HR practitioners, it is critical to not only help employees navigate these situations but also protect your organization from liability while fostering…
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Don’t Get Caught Off Guard: Discrimination Lessons from the TNT Crane Case

The recent case of TNT Crane & Rigging, Inc., one of North America’s largest crane service providers, highlights the critical importance of fostering a workplace that is free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The company agreed to pay $525,000 and implement extensive corrective measures to resolve a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity…
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A Guide to Filing the 2024 EEO-1 Component 1 Report: Key Updates and Deadline

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has officially opened the 2024 EEO-1 Component 1 data collection portal. Employers must submit their reports by Tuesday, June 24, 2025. This year’s reporting cycle introduces several important changes that employers should be aware of to ensure compliance. What is the EEO-1 Component 1 Report? The EEO-1 Component 1…
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Google’s $50M Bias Settlement Puts Federal Contractors on Notice

On May 9, 2025, Google agreed to pay $50 million to settle a class-action lawsuit brought by over 4,000 Black employees who alleged the company engaged in systemic racial discrimination. The lawsuit was originally filed on March 2022 by former Google recruiter April Curley with the Civil Rights Department of the State of California. Curley…
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