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Executive Order 14173 on DEI: What It Means for Federal Contractors

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives have been a major focus for employers over the past decade, both in the private sector and public sector. Proponents of DEI programs say that a diverse workforce is essential...
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5 Things Teens Should Know About Their Workplace Rights

Getting a job as a teenager is a major milestone on the road to adulthood. Summer and after-school jobs teach teenagers the value of work and the importance of responsibility, not to mention allowing them a small taste of...
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How to Ensure Compliance With the ADA

The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) is one of the signature achievements of American anti-discrimination law, opening the workplace to millions of workers whose disabilities would have excluded them in prior eras and...
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A Guide to Surviving PIPs for Federal Employees

“Performance improvement plan” (PIP) is one of the most dreaded phrases for both private sector employees and government employees. But while PIPs are optional for most private sector employees, they are mandatory for...
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What Federal Employees Should Know About “Schedule F”

President-elect Donald Trump has long campaigned on a promise to reign in what he sees as overreach by unelected federal employees. In October 2020, then-President Trump signed an executive order known as “Schedule F”...
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