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Diversity in the workplace remains a focus for many law firms, no matter their size. Inclusivity is not only expected but protected by discrimination laws. The American Bar Association notes that some firms are making use of the Mansfield rule, which deems that at...
Your work environment likely includes a combination of employees from diverse backgrounds. There’s a mix of education levels and personality types. And although you made a strategic decision to bring each individual on board, disputes are bound to arise. Profits...
When it comes to diversity in the workplace, you may be overlooking a very important type: the diversity of thought. While people of different races and cultural backgrounds certainly help maintain a diverse work crew, if everyone thinks the same way then you may not...
When you hire someone, you invest in their role in the company. Sometimes, however, you have to let go of an employee who fails to meet expectations. Protect your legal interests by following California laws and best practices when terminating a worker at your...
Employers have a lot of tasks and responsibilities in front of them. One major consider is the level of inclusivity of your workplace. This goes beyond just legal considerations regarding harassment and discrimination. While it is crucial you establish a workplace...
As an employer in California, you no doubt want to provide whatever elements will help contribute to a productive working environment. That desire is often counterbalanced, however, by the understanding that you can only give to a certain extent when it comes to...
Virtually everyone who owns or operates a business is familiar with the concept of diversity and inclusion. While the catchphrase is becoming increasingly common among colleagues, not everyone knows exactly what this entails. The greater difficulty comes in a lack of...
According to BuiltIn, diversity and inclusion are separate concepts that rely on each other to succeed. On the one hand, diversity refers to the characteristics and traits that make a person unique, such as his or her race, religious beliefs or sexual orientation....
Many employers include mandatory arbitration clauses in their employment agreements. These clauses basically say that an employee will first go through arbitration for any employment disputes before he or she files a lawsuit with the court. In California, there has...
If the company for which you work is like most companies today, it wants to increase the diversity of its workforce. While setting hiring quotas for particular kinds of workers, such as those of certain races and ethnicities or those with disabilities, may seem like a...
