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Discrimination

Employment Law

EEOC commissioner on what’s driving the ‘explosion’ of mental health discrimination claims

Jill Barth -
Keith Sonderling advised CHROs at HRE’s Strategy Summit about the rise of mental health discrimination claims amid return-to-office mandates.
Compliance and policy

How HR can navigate today’s uncertain legal DEI landscape

Dawn Kawamoto -
As activist groups pursue lawsuits against corporate diversity efforts, here are guideposts from employment attorneys for HR to consider. 
Compliance and policy

A new federal pregnancy law is now in effect; what HR needs to know

Tom Starner -
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act shifts hardship proof from employee to employer, giving pregnant workers a legal advantage.
DEI

Why hair discrimination should be the next focus for DEI progress

Dawn Kawamoto -
As state legislative support for the Crown Act grows quickly, employers need to catch up, one expert says.
DEI

What HR needs to do to combat the age-old ugly narrative of antisemitism

Bruce Shutan -
A new survey shines light on the pervasiveness of bias against Jewish people in the workplace.
Career Development

Can HR get ahead of rising whistleblowing, ageism complaints?

Bruce Shutan -
Legal experts predict challenges will come with the graying workforce and increasingly litigious society.
Coronavirus

HR Tech Conference to require COVID vaccines this year

HRE and HR Tech Conference -
The new policy is designed to ensure the health and safety of all participants.
Analytics

HR Tech Conference 2021: Looking ahead to ‘finally getting back to our lives’

Steve Boese -
Conference chair Steve Boese reflects on pandemic-era HR tech–and looks to the fall in-person event.
Conferences

HR Tech Number of the Day: HR Tech Conference tracks

Jen Colletta -
The event explores the latest trends in AI, wellbeing, DE&I and more.
Conferences

HR Tech Conference is back in person this fall. Here’s what’s on tap

Jen Colletta -
Pandemic-driven innovation will be showcased at the Las Vegas event.