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US Postal Service Fined $141K for Retaliating Against Employee
May 22, 2024
US Postal Service Fined $141K for Retaliating Against Employee

The United States Postal Service (USPS) was recently mandated by an Oregon federal district court to compensate a probationary employee, Cassandra Hankins, with over $141,000 in damages. This decision concluded a significant legal battle emphasizing the rights of employees concerning

California District Settles with Teacher over LGBTQ+ Policy Dispute
May 22, 2024
California District Settles with Teacher over LGBTQ+ Policy Dispute

The Jurupa Unified School District in California found itself embroiled in a legal conflict when Jessica Tapia, a former physical education teacher, openly defied the district’s LGBTQ+ policies. Tapia’s Christian convictions stood in stark contrast to the mandate that required

Empowering Women’s Rise in the Field Service Industry
May 21, 2024
Empowering Women’s Rise in the Field Service Industry

The field service industry has remained predominantly male-dominated, with significant gender disparities in sectors like HVAC, where women represent a mere fraction of the workforce. While stereotypes about physical strength and technical skills persist, and concerns about work-life balance and

Colorado Enacts Law to Curb AI Bias in Hiring Practices
May 21, 2024
Colorado Enacts Law to Curb AI Bias in Hiring Practices

In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly employed in hiring practices, the state of Colorado has taken decisive action to legislate against the potential biases such technology may propagate. Signed by Governor Jared Polis, Senate Bill 24-205 represents

Former Facebook Executive Jailed for $5M Fraud Scheme
May 21, 2024
Former Facebook Executive Jailed for $5M Fraud Scheme

In a startling revelation of corporate fraud, a former executive who held significant positions at Facebook and Nike has been sentenced to a prison term. Barbara Furlow-Smiles, once a champion of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at two of the

PUMP Act Spurs Workspaces to Enhance Support for Nursing Moms
May 20, 2024
PUMP Act Spurs Workspaces to Enhance Support for Nursing Moms

With the signing of the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections (PUMP) Act by President Joe Biden in December 2022, workplaces across the United States are mandated to take significant steps to accommodate nursing mothers. This groundbreaking addition to the Fair Labor

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US Postal Service Fined $141K for Retaliating Against Employee
May 22, 2024
US Postal Service Fined $141K for Retaliating Against Employee

The United States Postal Service (USPS) was recently mandated by an Oregon federal district court to compensate a probationary employee, Cassandra Hankins, with over $141,000 in damages. This decision concluded a significant legal battle emphasizing the rights of employees concerning

California District Settles with Teacher over LGBTQ+ Policy Dispute
May 22, 2024
California District Settles with Teacher over LGBTQ+ Policy Dispute

The Jurupa Unified School District in California found itself embroiled in a legal conflict when Jessica Tapia, a former physical education teacher, openly defied the district’s LGBTQ+ policies. Tapia’s Christian convictions stood in stark contrast to the mandate that required

Empowering Women’s Rise in the Field Service Industry
May 21, 2024
Empowering Women’s Rise in the Field Service Industry

The field service industry has remained predominantly male-dominated, with significant gender disparities in sectors like HVAC, where women represent a mere fraction of the workforce. While stereotypes about physical strength and technical skills persist, and concerns about work-life balance and

Colorado Enacts Law to Curb AI Bias in Hiring Practices
May 21, 2024
Colorado Enacts Law to Curb AI Bias in Hiring Practices

In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly employed in hiring practices, the state of Colorado has taken decisive action to legislate against the potential biases such technology may propagate. Signed by Governor Jared Polis, Senate Bill 24-205 represents

Former Facebook Executive Jailed for $5M Fraud Scheme
May 21, 2024
Former Facebook Executive Jailed for $5M Fraud Scheme

In a startling revelation of corporate fraud, a former executive who held significant positions at Facebook and Nike has been sentenced to a prison term. Barbara Furlow-Smiles, once a champion of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at two of the

PUMP Act Spurs Workspaces to Enhance Support for Nursing Moms
May 20, 2024
PUMP Act Spurs Workspaces to Enhance Support for Nursing Moms

With the signing of the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections (PUMP) Act by President Joe Biden in December 2022, workplaces across the United States are mandated to take significant steps to accommodate nursing mothers. This groundbreaking addition to the Fair Labor

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