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District Judge Robert Blink dismissed a class action lawsuit claiming African American applicants were systematically discriminated against by Iowa state government in hiring and promotions.  Plaintiffs invoked a theory of racial stereotyping involving implicit bias, which asserted that white managers … Continue reading →

FedEx has reached a $3 million settlement agreement with the United States Department of Labor to resolve allegations of discriminatory hiring practices on the basis of sex, race, and national origin.  The alleged discrimination was first discovered during a regular … Continue reading →

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission – the agency of the United States Government that enforces the federal employment discrimination laws – will hold a meeting focusing on the use of criminal records for employment screening background checks on Tuesday, July … Continue reading →

A new study in the Journal of Applied Psychology has found a relationship between how much you weigh and how much they pay. Yep, disgustingly, skinny women take home more money than their average or overweight counterparts – an additional … Continue reading →

Yesterday the Society for Human Resource Management unveiled an official alliance with Internships.com which aims to connect HR internship seekers with opportunities via a dedicated microsite. This is a great addition to the HR industry, providing all those entering the … Continue reading →