In today’s complex employment landscape, fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace is not just a moral imperative, it is a legal one. Federal and state laws provide extensive protections against discrimination, requiring employers to adopt proactive measures to prevent bias, harassment, and retaliation in the workplace. This article explores the key anti-discrimination laws, employer responsibilities,…
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Recently, a House Representative claimed that affirmative action “divides us.” This statement not only misrepresents the intent and impact of affirmative action but also ignores the painful history that made such policies necessary in the first place. Affirmative action was not born out of a desire to divide Americans—it was born out of a national…
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My Fellow HR Professionals, As we observe International Equal Pay Day on September 18th, it’s important to take a closer look at the ongoing struggle for women’s pay equality and how HR professionals, such as ourselves, can lead the charge toward closing the gender pay gap. This day highlights the persistent disparities in income between…
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My Fellow HR Professionals, On August 26th, we celebrate Women’s Equality Day—a day that marks a significant milestone in the fight for gender equality. The date commemorates the passage of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote. Signed into law on August 26, 1920, by U.S. Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby, this…
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Hello, Esteemed HR Professionals, It’s March 12th which means it’s both Equal Pay Day and National Working Moms Day. It’s a timely reminder of the ongoing challenges faced by women in the workforce and the imperative to promote gender equality in all its forms. These observances provide us with an opportunity to reflect on the…
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