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  • Pennsylvania Bans Hairstyle Discrimination

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    Pennsylvania Bans Hairstyle Discrimination

    Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a bill into law that protects hair textures and hairstyles tied to racial and cultural identity from discrimination in the workplace.












































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Why the first 30 days of employment is make-or-break

70% of employees decide whether they'll stay in the first 30 days of employment. Review proven strategies to …

HR News

California workplace violence prevention plan bill, S.B. 553, signed

California's workplace violence prevention plan bill, S.B. 553, has become the law. Employers will be required to create …

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Q&A: How employers can navigate the NLRB’s Stericycle decision

The NLRB's Stericycle decision marks a dramatic shift in the legal landscape for employers. Get expert insights from …

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AI in HR: HR must build on these skills to leverage AI use cases

Be fully prepared for AI in HR. Ensure your teams have the necessary skills to leverage the high-impact …

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Improving employee well-being with line manager training

Line managers are crucial to improving employee well-being. However, our recent global survey found that most organizations don't …

HR News

DOL overtime rule: Raise exempt employees’ pay or reclassify?

Once the DOL overtime rule becomes effective, thousands of employers will need to make choice between raising wages …

HR News

Vermont Child Care Contribution tax enacted

The Vermont Child Care Contribution tax is set to take effect July 1, 2024. Vermont will be the …

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Supreme Court affirmative action ruling: Will it stifle DEI programs?

The Supreme Court affirmative action ruling has ended the long-standing policy in higher education admissions. It sent shockwaves …

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Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action could impact DEI efforts

The Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action holds that consideration of race in university admissions is unconstitutional. Employer …

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