National Origin Discrimination

New and Updated

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  Editor's Choice

  Coronavirus (COVID-19): Discrimination and Accommodation Considerations

  Updated to reflect revised EEOC guidance on vaccinations.

• Date:

  June 1, 2021

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  News

  Racial Inequity Costs US Employers Billions, Says New SHRM Survey

  Racial inequity in the workplace has cost US employers $172 billion in terms of employee attrition over the past five years, according to a new SHRM survey.

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  Legal Timetable

  New Orleans, Louisiana, Bans Hairstyle Discrimination

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  April 21, 2020

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  News

  EEOC Answers 10 New Questions About Coronavirus

  The EEOC published 10 new coronavirus-themed FAQs covering reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, harassment and return to work.

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  Legal Timetable

  Washington Prohibits Discrimination Based on Citizenship and Immigration Status

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  Editor's Choice

  National Origin Discrimination

  XpertHR offers many tools and resources to help an employer prevent and address national origin discrimination.

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  Legal Timetable

  California Expands National Origin Protection Regulations

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  Legal Timetable

  California Fair Pay Act Amendments Take Effect

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  Legal Timetable

  California Fair Employment and Housing Act Amended Regulations Take Effect

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  Policies and Documents

  English-Only Policy

  An employer may use this policy to ensure employees speak English when necessary to the welfare of the employer, its employees, and its customers. An English-only policy can advance legitimate business interests without restricting non-native speakers from conversing in a language of their choice at appropriate times.