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Which face coverings are best for preventing jobsite coronavirus spread?
While any mask will help mitigate the transmission of COVID-19, new research points out the types that maximize safety.
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Abnormal cell growth — without cancer — may be a disability, 6th Cir. rules
The court noted the plaintiff was diagnosed with not only a genetic mutation that limits cell growth but also "epithelial cell growth serious enough to warrant a double mastectomy."
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Lap band surgery didn't render teacher 'regarded as' disabled under the ADA, 5th Cir. rules
The ADA provides nondiscrimination protection to individuals with an actual disability; with a record of a disability; and regarded as having a disability.
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US small business hiring growth rebounds slightly, but not in all regions
Other reports have captured a degree of optimism among U.S. small business owners despite the disproportionate impact of COVID-19.
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Workplace COVID-19 lawsuits increasing 'exponentially,' Fisher Phillips says
The data is a stark reminder "that typical best practices cannot be ignored simply because we are operating in unprecedented times," the law firm said.
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Recent grads fear pandemic job market won't meet salary needs
Student debt is a top concern for grads and students, according to a Barnes & Noble College Insights survey.
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D&I roles have more than doubled since 2015, report says
The effects of the pandemic and the recent protests calling for racial justice motivated some companies to create D&I positions that previously did not exist.
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JPMorgan Chase to invest $3M in youth job access during pandemic
The move is part of an ongoing five-year investment by the company in summer employment programs for young people.
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Pew: Asian, Black individuals say they face discrimination amid COVID-19
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has said it will "redouble" its "efforts to address institutionalized racism, advance justice and foster equality of opportunity in the workplace."
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'Bizarre, nonsensical' slights did not constitute harassment of University of Tennessee prof
The incidents lacked the severity and frequency needed to establish harassment, the 6th Circuit concluded.
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Transfer offer undercut employee's retaliatory discharge claim, 8th Cir. says
Despite a manager's allegedly discriminatory remark, the employee was let go because her project was winding down and she refused a transfer.
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Telemundo faces sex harassment suit
How sexual harassment complaints and investigations are handled in the workplace can affect employee trust in HR, according to research.
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How TIAA's diverse leadership aims to support racial justice from the top down
Led by CEO Roger Ferguson, TIAA's Be the Change initiative aims to uplift its workforce and members' communities.
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EEOC sues Mitsubishi dealer, saying HR exec 'witnessed and encouraged' sex harassment
Recently, the agency has sued several employers, alleging they ignored the hostile work environments created by managers and supervisors.
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Supreme Court upholds Trump admin's ACA contraceptive opt-out expansions
The High Court's ruling provides a measure of clarity on a long-standing legal dispute over the Affordable Care Act.
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Federal employment laws don't protect religion teachers at religious schools, High Court rules
SCOTUS said "[a] religious institution's explanation of the role of its employees in the life of the religion in question is important."
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How strategies like 'family work groups' keep reopening plans people-focused
Researchers suggest employers design plans around workers, not workplaces.
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McKinsey: Employers unknowingly exclude LGBTQ workers
Women, junior employees and senior leaders in the LGBTQ community face challenges in bringing their authentic selves to work, according to research.
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Away co-founder Steph Korey will step down as co-CEO in 2020
A company spokesperson said this "was always the succession plan" and is not related to recent social media posts from the co-founder.
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As tech employment recovers, small IT shops lag
Pandemic-induced dips in tech sector employment can be explained in part by companies scaling back their non-technical workforce.
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Windowed work boosts productivity, especially among parents, survey says
The arrangement supports another business initiative: belonging.
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OpinionHow to train workers for a growth mindset
'Growth mindset' content has soared in popularity during the pandemic, according to Udemy.
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Lack of medical support dooms Merck rep's ADA accommodation request
The employee's doctor also cleared her to work without her requested accommodation, the 7th Circuit said.
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As US employment rebounds, tourism-heavy cities reel from pandemic
The U.S. unemployment rate has also steadily declined since an April peak, but reopening concerns remain.
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Temp agency pays $568K to settle claim it honored discriminatory client requests
The employer discriminated against Black and female applicants and employees, EEOC alleged in a lawsuit.
