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DEI Programs: What Employers Need to Know About New Federal Guidance
Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS
 

In March, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released two technical assistance documents on the subject of discrimination related to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) at work. These documents are informal guidance that show how the agency may approach what it […]

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The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: What Plan Sponsors Need to Know
Anne Patterson
 

Last week, a new U.S. law took effect requiring fair accommodations for pregnant Americans. My ears perked up not only as an employee benefits enthusiast but because I’m about to welcome my second child next month and am on high alert for […]

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COVID-19: How to Handle Confidentiality of Medical Information Under ADA
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COVID-19: How to Handle Confidentiality of Medical Information Under ADA
Jenny Gartman, CEBS
 

On March 27, 2020, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) posted a webinar in which EEOC staff answered employer questions about how to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and still be compliant with federal employment nondiscrimination laws—including questions on handling confidentiality […]

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