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Builders FirstSource will pay $26,000 to settle an EEOC lawsuit alleging age and disability discrimination against a 67-year-old temporary worker who was rejected after being regarded as unable to perform the job.

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Meta Unfairly Targeted Older Workers During Layoffs Last Year, Lawsuit Claims A laid-off senior director is suing the tech company for wrongful termination and age discrimination.

Meta Unfairly Targeted Older Workers During Layoffs Last Year, Lawsuit Claims #Technology #Business #Other #EmploymentLaw #WorkplaceEquity #TechIndustry

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Committee advances bill to explicitly protect menopause-related conditions under FEHA AB 1940, introduced by Assemblymember Calderon, would add perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause to California's Fair Employment and Housing Act protections and clarify access to reasonable workplace accommodations; the Labor and Employment Committee passed the measure and referred it to Judiciary.

California is taking a bold step towards workplace equity by advancing a bill that explicitly protects workers experiencing menopause and its related conditions.

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#CA #CitizenPortal #WorkplaceEquity #HealthProtection #GenderInclusion

DEI Isn’t Dead: What’s Really Happening Inside Corporate America in 2026 | Blog | Mix Diversity Hayley Barnard cuts through the political noise surrounding DEI in the USA and examines what's really happening inside organisations in 2026.

Hayley Barnard cuts through the rhetoric and shares insights into what's really happening with #DEI inside US organisations right now.

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Disability in the Workforce: Untapped Potential Even though people with disabilities want to work, their unemployment rate is nearly double that of non-disabled individuals—even as companies who prioritize workplace inclusion are better off.

People with disabilities face higher unemployment and hidden hiring bias — yet inclusive workplaces gain productivity and innovation.
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Disability inclusion is often overlooked. In 2026, accessibility unlocks talent and strengthens workforce resilience.

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Reasonable accommodations are your legal right at work, at school, and beyond.

Never apologize for needing access.

Stand firm, advocate confidently. 🏫♿

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Committee adopts countywide remote-work policy with departmental discretion and administrator oversight Lake County’s Financial & Administrative Committee approved a remote-work policy that standardizes expectations while leaving department-level discretion and a directive from the county administrator to address implementation details and equity concerns.

Lake County just approved a new remote-work policy that aims to balance flexibility with fairness—are you ready for the changes ahead?

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Assembly adopts ACR 145 declaring March 1–7 Women in Construction Week The California State Assembly on Jan. 20 adopted Assembly Concurrent Resolution 145 declaring March 1–7, 2026, as Women in Construction Week. Sponsors and supporters urged expanded apprenticeships, workplace accommodations and recognition of tradeswomen in the gallery; the resolution passed by voice vote after adding coauthors.

The California State Assembly has officially declared March 1–7, 2026, as Women in Construction Week, aiming to empower women in the trades and promote vital apprenticeship opportunities.

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The Business Case for Inclusion: Why Disability Inclusion Matters in Business Today - Disability Belongs™ Our new series, The Business Case for Inclusion, will examine why disability inclusion is one of the smartest investments a company can make.

📈 New series from Disability Belongs shows why disability inclusion isn’t just the right thing to do — it’s smart business strategy for talent, innovation & performance.

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Trans Manitoba's we belong project is all about creating equity and belonging in the workplace for Two-Spirit, trans, nonbinary, and gender diverse Manitobans! #TransRightsAreHumanRights #WeBelong #WorkplaceEquity

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This legislation is about dignity, authenticity, and ensuring everyone can show up as their full selves.
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Performance systems shape careers. Structured and transparent reviews are critical to equity and trust.

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Committee advances bill to add foster parents to state paid parental leave The committee advanced House Bill 957 to extend existing state paid parental leave eligibility to foster parents and adoptive parents for state employees; sponsor and members debated whether the change expands leave time and how guardrails will work.

Tennessee is one step closer to recognizing foster parents as equals in the workplace by advancing a bill that extends paid parental leave to them!

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State employees urge bargaining on remote‑work rules as agency cites prior telework policy and pending labor board case State employees told the Senate Committee on Government Operations that the administration’s return‑to‑office rollout harmed morale, retention and people with caregiving or disability needs, and urged support for S.228 to require bargaining. Agency leaders said a 2012 telework policy exists and a Vermont Labor Relations Board proceeding is pending.

State employees are calling for urgent negotiations on remote work policies, citing significant drops in morale and equity concerns amid a hasty return-to-office rollout.

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Photo of a Black professional woman looking out a window. Overlaid text reads: “Inclusive employment means building workplaces where Black workers with disabilities are not just included, but valued and empowered.” CCRW logo appears in the top corner.

In our latest blog, we explore the systemic barriers Black persons with disabilities continue to face in Canada and the leadership already shaping more inclusive workplaces.

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She filed a discrimination lawsuit for endometriosis. She won. Cece Worley was refused accommodations in her workplace for symptoms of endometriosis, a common reproductive condition affecting 1 in 10 women.

She sued her employer for denying accommodations for endometriosis, highlighting workplace disability rights. Read more: 👉 https://ow.ly/xXQS50Yi87q #DisabilityRights #ADA #WorkplaceEquity #EndometriosisAwareness #ChronicIllness #EmploymentLaw #Accessibility

When Artificial Intelligence Discriminates: Employer Compliance in the Rise of AI Hiring (US) Job applicants often worry about what sorts of things may prevent them from obtaining a position. Although applicants may understand that a lack of

AI in hiring risks bias and discrimination. Employers must audit tools, ensure transparency, and maintain human oversight. Read more: 👉 https://ow.ly/VURG50Yi76k #AI #EmploymentLaw #Hiring #ArtificialIntelligence #WorkplaceEquity #DisabilityRights #HRCompliance

Committee backs bill to align living-donor leave with state personnel standard The committee adopted an engrossed substitute and an amendment to HB 361, which would align living organ-donor leave with the state personnel board's 30-day standard and expand coverage beyond state employees; the bill received a favorable report.

A new bill aims to standardize leave for living organ donors, potentially transforming support for countless individuals in Alabama.

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#AL #LegislativeReform #WorkplaceEquity

Senate committee considers bill to make remote-work standards a mandatory bargaining topic for state employees The Senate Committee on Government Operations reviewed S.228 on Feb. 17, 2026, which would add negotiation over remote, in-person and hybrid work standards to the State Employee Labor Relations Act; lawmakers raised concerns about inconsistent implementation, childcare impacts and workplace morale and asked administration and employee representatives to testify next week.

A new bill aims to make remote work standards a must-negotiate topic for Vermont state employees, addressing concerns over inconsistent policies and the impact on caregivers and morale.

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#VT #RemoteWorkStandards #CitizenPortal #WorkplaceEquity #VermontStateEmployees

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Walmart will pay $60,000 to settle an EEOC lawsuit after an employee was denied disability accommodations and fired. The case underscores employers’ obligations under the ADA.

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‘It Was About Keeping Food on the Table’: Influencer Links Relaxers to Career Survival for Black Women A social media post by “hair educator” Kristen Stikes offers a fresh perspective on the historical role of chemical hair relaxers in… The post ‘It Was About Keeping Food on the Table’: Influencer Links Relaxers to Career Survival for Black Women appeared first on Shine My Crown.

‘It Was About Keeping Food on the Table’: Influencer Links Relaxers to Career Survival for Black Women: A social media post by “hair educator” Kristen Stikes offers a fresh perspective on the historical role of chemical… #BlackWomen #HairCare #ChemicalRelaxers #WorkplaceEquity #InfluencerCulture

Committee advances 'freedom of conscience' workplace bill limiting pronoun mandates CS/HB 641, presented as protecting conscience and free speech by prohibiting public employers from requiring pronouns that conflict with beliefs, passed the subcommittee after hours of questioning and a large public-comment record. Supporters say it protects conscience; opponents say it permits harassment. The committee reported favorably as amended.

Florida’s controversial "Freedom of Conscience in the Workplace Act" just passed a crucial committee stage, igniting fierce debates over free speech and employee protections.

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University staff union urges protections after layoffs, criticizes contracting and classification Todd Holden, president of ASPE Local 1072, urged lawmakers to protect lowest‑paid university employees, flagged misclassification and unequal impacts of budget cuts, and pressed for telework parity and limits on contractor use.

Todd Holden, president of ASPE Local 1072, is sounding the alarm on the struggles of over 6,200 university staff facing budget cuts and misclassification issues—it's time for lawmakers to step up!

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#MD #EmployeeProtection #CitizenPortal #WorkplaceEquity #BudgetFairness

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How does coloniality shape who gets hired in Australia today?

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Gender Equity in U.S. Public Sector Workplaces: A Descriptive Analysis Across Historical Eras - Meghan Scarlott, Nicole M. Elias, Maria J. D’Agostino, 2026 This descriptive study examines gender equity in U.S. public sector workplaces through systematic document analysis of spanning from the Revolutionary War to 20...

contemporary gender equity focusing events, public sector leaders can craft policies that create truly inclusive workplaces. ⚖️🏛️💪
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Black Women Bear Brunt of U.S. Job Losses as 7.3% Unemployment Surge Outpaces National Rate While the U.S. unemployment rate remains relatively low at 4.4%, new data and firsthand accounts highlight a stark and troubling disparity: unemployment… The post Black Women Bear Brunt of U.S. Job Losses as 7.3% Unemployment Surge Outpaces National Rate appeared first on Shine My Crown.

Black Women Bear Brunt of U.S. Job Losses as 7.3% Unemployment Surge Outpaces National Rate: While the U.S. unemployment rate remains relatively low at 4.4%, new data and firsthand accounts highlight a stark and troubling… #BlackWomen #JobLoss #Unemployment #EconomicDisparity #WorkplaceEquity

A magnifying glass on a blue background sits above a red, human-shaped figure among many white, human-shaped figures clustered below. A red banner at the bottom reads “ADA NEWS” in white and yellow text.

AI hiring tools are facing increased scrutiny as lawsuits allege they can screen out qualified candidates based on protected traits like disability, age, and race. The article raises questions about fairness and accountability in automated hiring.
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On this day, we reflect on the responsibility technology holds in today’s hiring landscape. We believe that it should amplify fairness - not replace the human element.

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