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DHS Settles for $45M, Implements Reforms for Pregnant CBP Workers
August 15, 2024
DHS Settles for $45M, Implements Reforms for Pregnant CBP Workers

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has agreed to a $45 million settlement to resolve allegations that the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency discriminated against pregnant workers. This development represents a significant step in addressing and rectifying

Embracing Neurodiversity: Unlocking Unique Talent in the Workplace
August 14, 2024
Embracing Neurodiversity: Unlocking Unique Talent in the Workplace

In a world where businesses strive to be more inclusive and equitable, the imperative to embrace neurodiversity in the workplace has never been more pressing. Despite representing approximately 20% of the global population, neurodivergent individuals—those with conditions such as ADHD,

Is Adidas America Ignoring Workplace Safety and Facing Higher Penalties?
August 14, 2024
Is Adidas America Ignoring Workplace Safety and Facing Higher Penalties?

Adidas America Inc., a globally renowned athletic apparel and footwear company, finds itself in hot water due to repeated non-compliance with federal workplace safety standards. The enforcement action initiated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has resulted in

Can Severe Allergies at Work Lead to Legal Battles over Accommodations?
August 13, 2024
Can Severe Allergies at Work Lead to Legal Battles over Accommodations?

The ongoing lawsuit involving an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) economist who claims the agency failed to accommodate his severe allergies to a co-worker’s heavy perfume underscores the complexities of workplace accommodations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and its private-sector

Are Discriminatory Hiring Practices Common in Low-Wage Industries?
August 13, 2024
Are Discriminatory Hiring Practices Common in Low-Wage Industries?

The issue of discriminatory hiring practices has long been a topic of debate and concern within various sectors of employment. This is especially pertinent in low-wage industries, where regulatory oversight tends to be lesser, allowing prejudiced recruitment behaviors to sometimes

Ensuring Compliance: The Vital Role of HR in Internal Policy Updates
August 13, 2024
Ensuring Compliance: The Vital Role of HR in Internal Policy Updates

The process of updating internal policies is crucial for every organization. It ensures that the company complies with current laws, ethical standards, and best practices, thus providing a safe and efficient work environment. While policy updates are necessary, the HR

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DHS Settles for $45M, Implements Reforms for Pregnant CBP Workers
August 15, 2024
DHS Settles for $45M, Implements Reforms for Pregnant CBP Workers

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has agreed to a $45 million settlement to resolve allegations that the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency discriminated against pregnant workers. This development represents a significant step in addressing and rectifying

Embracing Neurodiversity: Unlocking Unique Talent in the Workplace
August 14, 2024
Embracing Neurodiversity: Unlocking Unique Talent in the Workplace

In a world where businesses strive to be more inclusive and equitable, the imperative to embrace neurodiversity in the workplace has never been more pressing. Despite representing approximately 20% of the global population, neurodivergent individuals—those with conditions such as ADHD,

Is Adidas America Ignoring Workplace Safety and Facing Higher Penalties?
August 14, 2024
Is Adidas America Ignoring Workplace Safety and Facing Higher Penalties?

Adidas America Inc., a globally renowned athletic apparel and footwear company, finds itself in hot water due to repeated non-compliance with federal workplace safety standards. The enforcement action initiated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has resulted in

Can Severe Allergies at Work Lead to Legal Battles over Accommodations?
August 13, 2024
Can Severe Allergies at Work Lead to Legal Battles over Accommodations?

The ongoing lawsuit involving an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) economist who claims the agency failed to accommodate his severe allergies to a co-worker’s heavy perfume underscores the complexities of workplace accommodations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and its private-sector

Are Discriminatory Hiring Practices Common in Low-Wage Industries?
August 13, 2024
Are Discriminatory Hiring Practices Common in Low-Wage Industries?

The issue of discriminatory hiring practices has long been a topic of debate and concern within various sectors of employment. This is especially pertinent in low-wage industries, where regulatory oversight tends to be lesser, allowing prejudiced recruitment behaviors to sometimes

Ensuring Compliance: The Vital Role of HR in Internal Policy Updates
August 13, 2024
Ensuring Compliance: The Vital Role of HR in Internal Policy Updates

The process of updating internal policies is crucial for every organization. It ensures that the company complies with current laws, ethical standards, and best practices, thus providing a safe and efficient work environment. While policy updates are necessary, the HR

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