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Still Time to Review the New California Laws for 2012
Is it just me, or does it seem 2012 is flying by faster than most years? I’m still catching up on my reading for last year, and it’s already tax time. At any rate, in case you missed it, HR California CalChamber recently published an overview of the new 2012 California laws affecting employers. The new laws cover issues ranging from credit checks, pregnancy disability leave, and pay and commission agreements, to banning discrimination based on “genetic information,” or “gender expression.” The CalChamber overview of the new 2012 laws can be downloaded here. Possibly Related Posts: A 2018 Train Wreck Coming? The Oakland Violence and Bullying Linked? Part 20: The Final Chapter The Magic Word A Curious Statement, Indeed … Read entire article »
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Women: Want to earn more? Lose weight.
Well, someone had to do it. I’m talking about actually quantifying the relationship between how a woman looks and how much she gets paid. No one can seriously deny that fat people, especially women, are discriminated against in the workplace. The question was: how much does it cost them in dollars? Well, researchers Timothy A. Judge and Daniel M. Cable did a little look-see into the issue and came up with some surprising numbers. First, they found that … Read entire article »
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Don’t Underhand Your Pitch
This post first appeared in Women of HR: At one time or another we’ve all done it. We have. Instead of making a simple direct statement of our ideas, feelings, or opinions, we preface it with a “devalue tag.” Before we deliver our statement, we apologize, ask permission, or smooth the waters in advance and give the appearance our thoughts aren’t all that important or valuable. We devalue what we are going to say even before we say … Read entire article »
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The 10 Worst Management Jobs For Women
It’s no secret men are paid more than women for the same work. But how bad is it? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics data from 2009, here are the top 10 worst management jobs for women: 1) Financial manager: Women earn an average annual salary of $49,972, which is 66% of what male peers earn. 2) Marketing or Sales Manager: Women earn an average annual salary of $54,704, which is 68% of what male peers earn. 3) … Read entire article »
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