Posts Tagged ‘DEI software’
May Heritage Observances Offer Opportunity for Inclusion
There are a number of cultural observance months that are celebrated in the United States—two will be celebrated this May—Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and Jewish American Heritage Month. These commemorative observances provide a reminder to employers about the various elements of diversity that may be present within their workforces and an opportunity to celebrate…
Read MoreRevving up DEI in The Automotive Industry: What Leaders are Doing
The last several years have seen increasing efforts toward driving diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) change in the workplace. No matter the industry, organizations have made it a priority, and for good reason. Employers that weave DEI initiatives into their overall mission and goals experience a host of benefits, including increased productivity, employee retention, stronger…
Read MoreWorkforce Investment Disclosure Act to Require Annual DEI Reporting
Prompted by the workplace inequities exacerbated by COVID-19, congress unveiled the Workforce Investment Disclosure Act of 2021, with the intention of renewing organizations’ focus on employee equity. From layoffs to workplace safety and paid leave, COVID-19 exposed distinct workforce management practices that impact employees. With race and gender-based workplace discrimination at the forefront, negative health…
Read MoreNew Jersey Law Against Discrimination Expands Protections Against Ageism
The state of New Jersey recently updated its Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD) to include protections against age discrimination. NJLAD “prohibits discrimination and harassment based on actual or perceived race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, and other protected characteristics,” now including age. The revised law prohibits employers from using age…
Read MoreA Glimpse Inside Tesla’s $137 Million Discrimination Lawsuit
Earlier this month, Tesla lost a discrimination lawsuit filed by a former employee to the tune of $137 million. The case includes a hostile work environment and racial harassment lawsuit brought under the Civil Rights Act of 1866, according to an article in The Washington Post. “Tesla’s progressive image was a facade papering over its…
Read MoreWhat Employers Can Learn from Denny’s DEI Journey
Denny’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) journey has been decades in the making. While the restaurant chain champions DEI efforts in the corporate world today, that wasn’t always the case. A 1994 discrimination lawsuit prompted Denny’s to take stock of its practices, leading it to make fundamental changes that continue to evolve with time. We…
Read MoreMcDonald’s Paves the Way With DEI Data Transparency
McDonald’s is laying the groundwork for universal pay equity measures nationwide with new commitments to disclose diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) data. This move is a breakthrough for pay equity advocacy and signifies a significant cultural leap toward workforce transparency. Below we’ve outlined McDonald’s commitments, how the company could further advance its DEI efforts, and…
Read MoreRhode Island’s New Pay Equity Law at a Glance
Rhode Island is joining the wave of pay equity legislation growing across the country with the passage of its Senate Bill S0270. Effective Jan. 1, 2023, the law aims to ensure fairness in compensation for all employees and offers recourse for workers who have experienced wage discrimination from their employers. Below we have outlined what…
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