A woman sued her former employer in southern California, claiming she was wrongly fired because her kids were heard while she was working.

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We've talked a lot about how to eliminate workplace discrimination and create an organization that is diverse and inclusive. This week make sure you have an equal opportunity and commitment to diversity policy. Create your first policy or update your current policy with the information from this podcast episode.

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Disney World is opening during controversy over treatment of unionized workers.

Union Press Release: https://www.actorsequity.org/news/PR/DisneyGrievance/

Forbes Article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2020/07/09/actors-equity-claims-disney-retaliating-against-performers-in-new-grievance/#574a1a121149

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Let's talk Facebook's $52 million settlement of a work-trauma class action case. Learn what happened and what your takeaways should be.

Article Sarah mentions: https://bit.ly/2WfJkJ1

​The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued guidance for reopening businesses that addresses hazard assessments for all positions, temperature checks, coronavirus testing, and face masks.

OSHA Guidance on Returning to Work: https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA4045.pdf

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Leading a remote team is a little scary, especially if it is new. In this episode we talk actionable tips to make the most of remote work. 

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The Supreme Court issued a landmark decision to give LGBTQ workers protection from discrimination under Title VII.

Decision: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/19pdf/17-1618_hfci.pdf

Article Sarah mentions: https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/15/politics/supreme-court-lgbtq-employment-case/index.html

Podcast episode Sarah mentions - "Washington Bans Hairstyle Discrimination:" https://anchor.fm/leadingyourteam/episodes/Washington-Bans-Hairstyle-Discrimination-ef7vlq

Washington State becomes the latest state to ban hairstyle discrimination. This is a great next step in the movement to eliminate systematic racism in employment practices. We discuss why these types of laws are necessary and what you can do in your business.

Article Sarah Mentions: https://ogletree.com/insights/washington-amends-its-law-against-discrimination-to-provide-protections-for-hair-textures-and-styles-as-traits-associated-with-race/

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