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U.S. Supreme Court Extends Sexual Orientation, Transgender Protections
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a long-awaited ruling on whether a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity fall within Title VII of the Civil Rights…
Long Beach Joins Localities With COVID-19 Supplemental Sick Leave
On May 19, 2020, Long Beach became the sixth California locality to adopt a supplemental paid sick leave ordinance related to COVID-19. Passed as an…
EEO Data Collections Delayed Due to COVID-19
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced that due to the COVID-19 emergency, it will delay opening the 2019 EEO-1 Component 1 data…
Reminder: Human Trafficking Awareness Training Requirements
Mandatory employee training requirements have increased in the last few years. While mandatory harassment prevention training receives most of the attention, numerous other mandatory employee…
Retaliation Tops EEOC Charges Again
Retaliation still tops the list of most-filed EEOC charges, as the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) details in their 2019 Fiscal Year (FY) breakdown…
New Law Expands Definition of Registered Domestic Partnership, Add Flex Plan Notice Requirement
In keeping with the new year theme, today’s podcast includes two new “sleeper laws” that took effect on Jan. 1, 2020. These laws have not…
When Secret Santa Stops at the Office
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” as the song goes. Holiday parties, potlucks, and other festivities, including the well-known tradition of “Secret Santa.”…
Addressing Workplace Romances After #MeToo
The #MeToo movement has shined a much-needed light on unwanted and unwelcome conduct in the workplace, but consensual romantic workplace relationships continue to be a murkier…
Veterans Day: Don’t Forget Skills Military Veterans Bring to Workforce
Veterans Day is next Monday, November 11. As we recognize and thank the brave men and women in the armed forces, we also recognize the…
EEOC Pay Data Update: Component 2 Collection Continues
Just when you thought it was over, they pull you back in! A recent court order means the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) will continue…
