Dear Esteemed HR Professionals, Celebrating Juneteenth, a pivotal event in American history, provides a meaningful way to honor the end of slavery in the United States and recognize the ongoing journey towards equality and justice for African Americans. It’s also an opportune moment for organizations to reflect on their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion….
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My Fellow HR Professionals, June 12th, 2024, marks the 57th anniversary of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA). It’s a pivotal moment to reflect on the progress made since its enactment and to reaffirm our commitment to creating workplaces that value employees of all ages. Let’s delve into the history of the ADEA, explore…
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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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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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