It’s Autism Acceptance Month

April is Autism Acceptance Month, and April 2nd was World Autism Awareness Day. How is this relevant to equal hiring practices and Human Resources in general? Well, people with Aspergers and Autism fall squarely under the “disabled” label for purposes of Affirmative Action Programs (AAP) with hiring and firings, and if you have applicants for positions that…
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Black History Month: Celebrating Black American Pioneers

Diversity has always been a cornerstone of what makes America great. Having a variety of skills, experiences, and perspectives within the workforce allows for progress and growth that wouldn’t otherwise be possible. Let us recognize and honor those incredible Black American pioneers who opened doors of opportunity and drastically improved the lives of many. Maggie…
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Changes to the 2022 California Pay Data Reporting

CALIFORNIA PAY DATA REPORTING The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) recently updated its requirements as a result of California Senate Bill 1162, which will affect the California Pay Data Reporting for the 2022 filing season. Although some updates are still pending, we have compiled a list of the changes below to help you prepare for…
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Four National Oil and Gas Pipeline Companies Reach $1.75M Settlement with EEOC for Discrimination and Harassment

Four national oil and gas pipeline companies will pay $1,750,000 and provide additional relief to 16 discrimination victims to resolve a lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for systematic race, national origin and sexual harassment as well as retaliation in the workplace. The EEOC suit alleged that Plains Pipeline, L.P., Plains…
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HR’s Responsibility and Compliance Obligations in a Recession

The possibility of a recession on the horizon and the inevitability of one eventually has many businesses and their employees worried. During extended financial instability, sales drop, jobs disappear, and productivity decreases because people are preoccupied with their personal finances. Customers spend less and companies have less revenue to invest, therefore people are less likely…
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