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Sexual Harassment Law in Connecticut: Understanding Protections and Guidelines
Category: Harassment
Author: TrainingABC
Posted: 10-28-2024 06:03 AM
Views: 90
Synopsis: This article provides an overview of sexual harassment law in Connecticut, highlighting the legal framework, definitions, employee protections, reporting procedures, and mandatory training requirements for employers. It emphasizes the state's commitment to preventing sexual harassment and fostering a safe and respectful workplace for all employees.

EEOC Guidance on Pronoun Use in the Workplace
Category: Harassment
Author: TrainingABC
Posted: 10-10-2024 05:33 AM
Views: 333
Synopsis:

This article outlines the EEOC's guidance on pronoun use in the workplace, emphasizing the legal protections under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act that prohibit discrimination based on gender identity and expression. It highlights the importance of respecting preferred pronouns, employers' responsibilities to create an inclusive environment, and the need for training and clear policies to address any misuse of pronouns.

Federal Law Concerning LGBTQ Rights in the Workplace: Understanding Protections and Progress
Category: Articles
Author: TrainingABC
Posted: 10-07-2024 05:36 AM
Views: 282
Synopsis: Federal law has made significant strides in protecting LGBTQ rights in the workplace, particularly following the 2020 Supreme Court ruling in Bostock v. Clayton County, which confirmed that discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity falls under Title VII’s prohibition against sex discrimination. Despite these advancements, ongoing advocacy is essential to address remaining challenges, including the need for comprehensive legislative measures like the Equality Act, to ensure continuous inclusivity and protection for LGBTQ individuals across all workplaces.

Your Organization’s Sustainability Record Will Attract and Retain Talent
Category: Articles
Author: TrainingABC
Posted: 05-13-2024 05:33 AM
Views: 1913
Synopsis: Talent recruitment in the first two decades of the 2000s centered around free snacks, nap rooms, happy hours, and on-site gyms, but as we inch closer to 2030, those tactics are seen as trivial and meaningless. Instead, today’s top talent is drawn in by development opportunities, work/life balance, and – perhaps most importantly – shared values around hot-button issues like climate change and sustainability.

California’s SB 553 Law is Changing the State’s Labor Code
Category: Info
Author: TrainingABC
Posted: 12-30-2023 06:47 AM
Views: 2749
Synopsis: Learn about California's new SB 553 law which mandates workplace violence training.

Enhancing the Care of Elder Communities: California Code of Regulations Section 72517
Category: Info
Author: TrainingABC
Posted: 12-21-2023 05:53 AM
Views: 2583
Synopsis: Learn about the California Code of Regulations including the 2017 amendment on LGBT training for facility staff.

The Federal Speak Out Act and California’s Silenced No More Act: Everything Employers Should Know
Category: Harassment
Author: TrainingABC
Posted: 10-20-2023 06:11 AM
Views: 1100
Synopsis: Learn about the new Speak Out Act and California's Silenced No More Act and how they will affect your workplace.

There is a POWR Shift Happening in Colorado’s Employment Landscape
Category: Info
Author: TrainingABC
Posted: 09-28-2023 05:25 PM
Views: 1037
Synopsis: Learn how Colorado's new POWR Act provides more protection for workers against discrimination in the state.

Pay Transparency Laws are Becoming More Common in Today’s Labor Market
Category: Info
Author: TrainingABC
Posted: 08-24-2023 06:09 AM
Views: 1048
Synopsis: With proponents saying that pay transparency laws will help decrease wage gaps that exist in the labor markets, pay transparency laws are taking hold all across the nation

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act is Here, Is Your Organization Ready?
Category: Info
Author: TrainingABC
Posted: 07-25-2023 05:47 AM
Views: 1591
Synopsis: At the end of 2022, President Biden signed into law the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act to offer additional protections to pregnant workers and new parents. It does not go into effect until June 27, 2023, but that date is quickly approaching, encouraging employers to get educated and prepare to follow the guidelines set out by this law.