Race Discrimination

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  Legal Timetable

  Massachusetts Bans Hairstyle Discrimination

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  Legal Timetable

  Austin, Texas, Prohibits Hairstyle Discrimination

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  Legal Timetable

  Illinois Bans Hairstyle Discrimination

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  July 6, 2022

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  Editor's Choice

  July 2022 Brings 40+ New Employment Law Requirements

  New federal, state and local employment law requirements will take effect on July 1, covering topics such as minimum wage, employee leave, marijuana and more. Now is the time to review these developments and ensure your organization is ready to comply.

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  Employment Law Manual

  EEO - Discrimination: Virginia

  Updated to reflect amendment to definition of religious discrimination, effective July 1, 2022.

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  Legal Timetable

  Louisiana Bans Hairstyle Discrimination

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  Legal Timetable

  Tennessee Bans Hairstyle Discrimination

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  June 8, 2022

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  News

  Wave of New Hairstyle Discrimination Laws Passed

  Several states have joined the growing list of jurisdictions that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of hair texture, natural hairstyles or other physical characteristics associated with race.

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  Legal Timetable

  Maine Prohibits Hairstyle Discrimination

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  March 25, 2022

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  News

  Florida's "Stop WOKE Act" Will Impact DEI Trainings

  A new Florida measure would limit how employers handle teaching about systemic racism and white privilege during workplace trainings.