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In a previous post, we discussed that 31% of U.S. employees—in a recent Beqom survey—feel they are not being paid fairly based on age or race, while 48% believe women are underpaid relative to men.
Winter can bring with it a host of safety-related issues that need to be addressed in the workplace. Here are some of the costs and consequences of winter-related accidents in the workplace—and also a few easy steps you can take to avoid these winter woes at work.
Yesterday’s Advisor featured attorney Kevin McCormick’s tips for social media sleuthing; today, his take on outsourcing social media searches, plus news of an upcoming free webcast on talent management. Several consumer reporting agencies specialize in social media searches, McCormick says. For example, Social Intelligence. This California start-up is “FTC-approved” in that an investigation was conducted […]
Question: Are we obligated by law to disclose that our company vehicles are geographically tracked? If so, what is the best practice when advising employees their company cars will be trackable at all times? Answer: As a general rule, employers aren’t required to provide notice or obtain consent to install tracking devices on company-owned vehicles. There […]
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Title VII does not prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation. However, individuals who identify as gays, lesbians, or transgendered have successfully asserted claims of discrimination under Title VII. The claims are made on the basis of an employer’s gender stereotyping of characteristics or traits associated with a particular gender. For example, a federal court has […]
Unfortunately, you can’t retain all employees … termination and turnover are going to happen. The 2014 Termination and Exit Interviews Survey examined how HR pros are handling these challenges. Let’s see how you compare!
Gender discrimination has a long, dark history in the United States. For centuries, the workplace—and society in general—has been dominated by men, and only relatively recently have women become almost on par with men in terms of compensation and advancement opportunities.
It’s undeniable that business leaders—whether the CEO, leaders of business units, or department heads—have a large influence on the environment of the workplace they run. The leader sets the expectations, sets the tone, and sets an example for how employees throughout the organization or department should behave and what qualities the company looks for in […]
Ageism remains one of the most widespread and damaging forms of discrimination in today’s workplace, and new data from Resume Now’s 2024 State of Ageism in the Workplace report paints a troubling picture. According to the survey, an overwhelming 90% of workers aged 40 and older report experiencing age-related discrimination at work. From pay disparities […]