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Rooney Rule Revised Provides ESG Opportunity

Green Building Law Update

As companies, most that are far afield from the NFL, look to have a positive impact on the world, in increasing numbers addressing ESG governance factors, many businesses are striving to address inequality, including matters of unequal access, historical racism, gender discrimination, lack of inclusion and more.

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Emerging considerations in inclusive design

BD+C

This civil rights law prohibits discrimination based on disability and requires all businesses to have ADA Compliant Wayfinding signs. Colored glass redirects those who may be disoriented after passing through security. Universal accessibility is a relatively new trend, evolving from the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act.

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LGBTQ+ Buyers, Renters Face Disproportionate Housing Challenges

Pro Builder

In previous Zillow research, the company found housing discrimination-protected LGBTQ+ home buyers can pay up to $127,000 more than the typical home market. Of course, finding a home they want to buy and can afford is only the first step — most LGBTQ+ buyers must then secure a mortgage, presenting another challenge.

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Subcontractor Insurance: 7 Policies Subs Should Consider for Their Business

Levelset

The bottom line is: Subcontracting work will be very difficult to secure if you carry no insurance or policies with inadequate coverages. . It helps cover legal costs if an employee files a lawsuit related to wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination, and breach of employment contract, among other claims.

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On the outside looking in: The pain (and strength) of exclusion

Construction Marketing Ideas

These thoughts went though my mind yesterday as I visited (on a free pass) the Canadian Museum for Human Rights , where stories of discrimination, prejudice, hate, denied opportunity, and sometimes redemption are shared and reflected. I answer them with respect, a listening ear, and possibly suggest a way forward.

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Construction Law in North Carolina: Effective communications

Construction Marketing Ideas

Lost in all of the discussion about taste, censorship, security, and First Amendment rights, however, was a simple lesson for each of us. Turns out, she was pregnant, and she decided to assert that she was effectively an employee and we were discriminating against her because of her pregnancy. Melissa Brumback.

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25 HR Compliance Terms to Know for 2018

Green Building Law Update

Intended to remedy the effects of past discrimination or underutilization of women and minorities. Here is a list of 25 terms you should know: Employment Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA): A federal law that governs pension and welfare employee benefit plans. Are you up to date on your HR compliance terms?