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Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Religious Accommodations: What Employers Need to Know About the Supreme Court’s Upcoming Decision
Employment Law
Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Religious Accommodations: What Employers Need to Know About the Supreme Court’s Upcoming Decision

In the United States, individuals have the right to practice their religion freely and without interference. This includes the right to observe religious holidays and practices. However, when it comes to the workplace, accommodating religious observances can be challenging for employers. In this article, we will explore the history of reasonable accommodations in the workplace and the challenges that arose

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Tattoo Tangles: Managing Workplace Policies and Accommodations for Visible Body Art
Core HR
Tattoo Tangles: Managing Workplace Policies and Accommodations for Visible Body Art

In recent years, tattoos have become increasingly popular and accepted as a form of self-expression. However, when it comes to the workplace, the issue of visible tattoos can be controversial. Employers have the authority to set dress code policies, but they must also be careful to avoid discriminating against employees based on their race, religion, or other protected class. In

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California’s Pay Transparency Law Sets the Standard for Closing Gender Pay Gap and Promoting Equal Pay
Payroll
California’s Pay Transparency Law Sets the Standard for Closing Gender Pay Gap and Promoting Equal Pay

California’s pay transparency law is already having a significant impact, as companies come closer to closing the gender pay gap and achieving equal pay. Among the top 10 metropolitan areas with the highest increase in pay transparency from February 2022 to February 2023, eight are in California, with San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara leading the way at 267.6%. The percentage of job

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