EEOC Cracking Down on Age Discrimination Cases

In recent months, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has settled several large age discrimination complaints totaling millions of dollars in fines, fees, penalties, and payments to those affected. In fact, the EEOC has announced that age discrimination is one of the priorities identified in its new Strategic Enforcement Plan. Most recently, on December 19,…
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11 Employment Law Changes in 2024

The holidays are over, year-end bonuses are paid, and everyone is back to work. Now, it’s time to focus on 2024 and the new laws and rules that may impact you. Many new federal, state, and local labor and employment laws, regulations and administrative guidance were enacted or proposed in 2023, which will become effective…
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Tolerance Day

What is International Tolerance Day and why do we celebrate it?  In an effort to encourage equality and diversity across the world, the United Nations introduced The International Day for Tolerance in 1996.    On this November 16th take a moment to think back and recall the last time you had a different perspective from one…
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National Hispanic Heritage Month

National Hispanic Heritage Month, or “Mes de la Herencia Hispana”, which runs from September 15th through October 15th is a celebration of the culture and contributions of Hispanic Americans. This makes it a great time to celebrate the success of Hispanics across various industries and converse about the impact of the Hispanic influence on American…
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It’s VETS 4212 Time! Here’s Why Hiring Veterans is a Win-Win for Businesses

As we navigate the modern workforce, it’s becoming increasingly clear that hiring veterans isn’t just a nice thing to do; it’s a smart business move. According to insights from KelloggInsight and some friendly advice from Military.com, there are some seriously compelling reasons why bringing veterans on board can be a game-changer for your business. And…
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