Addressing Islamophobia, Antisemitism, and Backlash Discrimination: Promoting Inclusivity in the Workplace

Dear Esteemed HR Professionals, In the wake of recent global events, including the Israel/Gaza conflict, the rise of Islamophobia and Antisemitism has cast a shadow over our communities and workplaces. As guardians of equity and fairness, it’s incumbent upon us to confront these challenges head-on and cultivate environments of inclusivity and respect. Today, we embark…
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First OFCCP Monetary Conciliation of FY 2022: $1.175 Million in Backpay

Are you overlooking the hidden costs of compliance missteps in your government contracts?   As the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Program’s (OFCCP) first monetary conciliation agreement of Fiscal Year 2022 illustrates, federal contractors can pay a hefty price for failing to meet their equal hiring and compensation obligations.   Here’s what you need to…
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EEOC Settles With JBS Swift Over Religious Discrimination Claims

Federal contractors take note of this case International meat processing giant JBS USA LLC, doing business as JBS Swift & Company, recently reached an agreement with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to settle claims that it discriminated against Somalian, Black, and Muslim employees at its Greeley, Colorado plant.  The EEOC’s 2010 lawsuit against…
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The Federal Government’s United Front Against Religious Discrimination

The Federal Government is serious about combating religious discrimination—serious enough to launch an inter-agency initiative designed to confront religious discrimination from pretty much every possible angle. The initiative’s stated goal is “to promote religious freedom, challenge religious discrimination in employment and education, and enhance enforcement of religion-based hate crimes”. Who exactly is involved in this…
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