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Identifying Triggers in Workplace Discrimination: What Employers Need to Watch For

By / 2.25.2025 / No Comments

Ensuring equal employment opportunity (EEO) compliance is an ongoing responsibility for employers, particularly federal contractors. Non-compliance triggers can indicate potential risks, even if discrimination is not intentional. By proactively identifying and addressing these issues, organizations can mitigate legal risks and strengthen their compliance programs.  This guide highlights some of the most common non-compliance triggers that…
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Women’s Equality Day: The Power of Women in the Workforce

By / 8.24.2023 / No Comments

Greetings, fellow HR professionals! As we commemorate Women’s Equality Day, it’s not only a time to celebrate the progress made in gender equality but also to reflect on the significance of women in the workforce. Today, we’re diving into the impact of women in business, highlighting the role of gender equality, how that makes money,…
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Black Business Month and the Imperative for Diversity: Advancing Equal Opportunities

By / 8.15.2023 / No Comments

Hello fellow HR leaders! As we celebrate the vibrant spirit of Black Business Month, it’s a prime time to shed light on the impactful role that Black-owned businesses play in driving diversity and inclusion. In this article, we’ll delve into how larger Black-owned businesses strongly advocate for affirmative action, equal opportunities, and workplace equality, all…
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October is Disability Awareness Month: What Federal Contractors Need to Know

By / 10.26.2021 / No Comments

In celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month, the Department of Labor has declared this year’s theme: “America’s Recovery: Powered by Inclusion.”   “Our national recovery from the pandemic cannot be completed without the inclusion of all Americans, in particular people with disabilities,” said U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh. “Their contributions have historically been vital…
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OFCCP Settlements Zero In on Equal Pay and Hiring

By / 10.19.2021 / No Comments

A spate of recent conciliation agreements released by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) shows that the agency is making good on its promise to enforce equal pay and hiring rules. Equal pay has been a stated focus of the agency even before the Biden administration, which has promised to keep equal pay…
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