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The Wisconsin Fair Employment Act prohibits discrimination against employees based on refusal to participate in religious or political meetings or communications. If you believe you've experienced religious or political discrimination, Walcheske & Luzi can help protect you for the future. https://lnkd.in/gt3e_PT6 #WalcheskeLuzi #EmploymentLaw #DiscriminationLaw #WisconsinFairEmploymentAct

Child labor violations in the US are on the rise. Government, businesses, civil society and consumers cannot look the other way any longer. Verité is joining 40+ organizations, including community organizations, human rights and faith groups, think tanks, and trade unions in the campaign to #EndUSChildLabor. The shared agenda calls for federal and state governments to increase enforcement and establish stronger consequences for child labor violations. Learn more about the agenda’s main points: www.enduschildlabor.org

This is a great webinar on the dangers of the roll backs in child labor protections in Iowa and other states -- and why these protections are so important. https://lnkd.in/eUPNJrk5

Today is International Day of Older Persons, an opportunity to recognise that everyone deserves dignity, respect and equal opportunities, regardless of age. Age discrimination is against the law in NSW. Learn more about how Anti-Discrimination NSW can help: https://ow.ly/bucB50TysGK

On September 6, 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed the “Captive Audience Bill” into law prohibiting employers from coercing employees into attending or participating in employer sponsored meetings promoting the employer’s view on political, religious, or unionization matters. Rimon Partner David Mahoney and Human Capital Business Advisor Rita DiStefano explain the impact of the regulation in a new alert. Read more here: https://ow.ly/ZmBl50QZHqs #employmentlaw #newyork #rimon #insights

The U.S. Supreme Court’s decisions about affirmative action at Harvard and UNC have raised questions about the continued legality of employers’ programs and initiatives to advance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Is DEI illegal or unconstitutional? What can employers do to advance diversity? https://ow.ly/QChC50RixKB #DEI #SFFA #ConnecticutLaw #EmploymentLaw

We call on all policy makers across Local, State and Federal Government to renew transparent living and dynamic policy development underpinned by human rights and develop safe policy tests to assess for future consequences before implementation #NRW2024

Join us on Jan. 25 from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. for a free introductory Zoom session on B.C.’s Human Rights Code. Explore your rights and responsibilities in housing, employment and services. Gain insights into situating the Code within broader human rights laws, understanding relevant terms and identifying instances of discrimination. For more information and registration, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gnXnC-SB #HumanRights4BC #HumanRights #BCPoli #SystemicDiscrimination

Join us on Jan. 25 from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. for a free introductory Zoom session on B.C.’s Human Rights Code. Explore your rights and responsibilities in housing, employment and services. Gain insights into situating the Code within broader human rights laws, understanding relevant terms and identifying instances of discrimination. For more information and registration, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gnXnC-SB #HumanRights4BC #HumanRights #BCPoli #SystemicDiscrimination

ZPP Monthly Monitoring Report for March 2024 We have just published a compilation for the human rights violations in the month of March. We documented a total of 167 violations of human rights. Major cases were on partisan distribution and mal-administration of relief aid, political violence and harassment.  The violations included intimidation and harassment, violations of the right to equality and non-discrimination, right to life and right to Assembly and association. There were cases of assault in which 13 violations were committed against the right to personal security. You can read the full report here. If you want to get intouch with us or report human rights violations you can write to zppinfo@myzpp or use our hotlines 0774883417, 0774883406