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Accommodating an Employee's Religion Just Got Even More Complicated
The Supreme Court's ruling in a discrimination suit brought by a Muslim woman creates a conundrum for employers trying to follow fair hiring practices.
Ellen Pao Will Appeal Gender Discrimination Case Against Kleiner
Meanwhile, the venture capital firm is seeking to recover nearly $1 million in litigation costs.
5 Ways to Manage 'Mad Men'-Era Sexual Harassment
Spoiler alert! Every entrepreneur should follow these 5 "R"s in training their managers on sexual and other forms of unlawful harassment.
Indiana Gov. Promises to Adjust Religious Freedom Law to Clearly Ban Discrimination
After extensive criticism, Gov. Mike Pence says he now wants to pass legislation clarifying that a recent law does not permit discrimination against gays and lesbians.
4 Ways to Embrace Diversity for Workplace Success
Organizations and individuals who welcome and make use of the ever-more diverse workforce will realize significant competitive advantage.
In Europe, Obesity Can Be Deemed a Disability at Work
This means that they can be covered by an EU law barring discrimination at work.
What Employers Need to Know About Ebola for Now
Understand how transmission takes place and educate your workforce. Consider extra steps as needed.
It's Time to Close the Workplace Gender Gap
Bentley's president explains how corporate America can become more actively engaged in promoting diversity.
How Entrepreneurs Can Spot Subtle Bias
Training of leaders can include awareness of micro aggressions, inequities or indignities.
What Obama's Order Banning Gay Discrimination Means for Businesses
Many entrepreneurs may be surprised to learn that federal laws have not addressed sexual-orientation or gender-identity bias inside private companies.
Franchisees Take 7-Eleven to Court for Alleged Racial Discrimination
A group of franchisees are accusing the convenience chain of trying to make a profit by systematically forcing South Asian immigrant franchisees out.
Tinder Suspends Co-Founder Over Sexual Harassment Claims
Whitney Wolfe, former vice president of marketing, says she was repeatedly called a whore by top Tinder execs, and that her status as a co-founder was revoked because she was female.
GitHub Co-Founder Quits Following Harassment Allegations
Tom Preston-Werner's departure comes a month after an employee publicly stated that she was harassed by members of GitHub's leadership team.
Tech Startup Co-Founder Suspended After Allegations of Harassment
Employee takes to Twitter to announce resignation and air her grievances with her company's leadership team.
Why ENDA Is Actually Bad for Business
The Employment Non-Discrimination Act, or ENDA, would add costs and complications to businesses that have already shown they are far more enlightened than the government, writes Ray Hennessey.