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Employers Beware: There Are Rising Legal Risks Of Rigid RTO Policies

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In a notable legal settlement, a facility management company agreed to pay $47,500 to settle an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) lawsuit for violating the Americans with Disabilities Act. Belval, who has multiple health issues, including a heart defect and severe anxiety, argued he was at increased risk for COVID-19.

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Culturally Diverse Workforces Require Bespoke Mental Health Support

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There are barriers for specific minority groups to access mental health support in the workplace. Personalized mental health support is a solution to improving mental health outcomes at work, but this requires training, understanding, and insight into individual needs. According to Mental Health U.K., In the U.K.,

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How Discrimination in the Workplace Impacts Black Women’s Health & Well-Being

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Her manager, she said, would make sexualized jokes, resulting in what Watson felt was a hostile work environment. “It The experience took a toll on her mental health. A trauma-like effect on Black women’s health For more than 15 years, Sierra Carter, Ph.D., She was characterized as a troublemaker, and her concerns were ignored.

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Tips for Managing Politics In the Workplace During Election Season

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If the thought of enduring another presidential election while managing politics in the workplace has you agitated, you aren’t alone. Company policy that works best will be directly tied to company values. John Truong, managing director and attorney at Alliance Compensation & Litigation Lawyers, says his firm takes this approach.

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Companies That Prioritize Mental Health Are Slated For A Successful Future

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A recent study shows that 81% of professionals state they are experiencing burnout or other mental health problems – and this isn’t just designated to one industry. . In order to truly combat this mounting problem, leaders have a responsibility to create policy that directly addresses and empathizes with employee burnout. .

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Young people should be the main focus of mental health efforts

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And the economic consequences are greatest for those whose poor mental health comes alongside poor educational outcomes, with one-in-three young non-graduates with a CMD currently workless, according to new Resolution Foundation research. But the economic consequences of poor mental health are far starker for those who don’t go to university.

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How Candidates And Managers Can Identify And Combat Age Discrimination

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More than 80% of hiring managers say that they are concerned about taking on employees 60+, or younger than 25. . Anything that emphasizes a company’s efforts and investments in DEI or a zero-tolerance policy for discrimination is a green flag. . Beyond a company’s job ads, look at its website and social media pages.