Court: Civil Rights Act shields LGBTQ workers from bias | Some jobs may be gone for good | Psychological safety for employees is key in reopening
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June 15, 2020
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The Supreme Court has ruled 6-3 that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act protects LGBTQ employees against discrimination on the basis of sex. Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote in the opinion: "An employer who fires an individual for being homosexual or transgender fires that person for traits or actions it would not have questioned in members of a different sex."
Full Story: CNN (6/15),  USA Today (6/15) 
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Some jobs may be gone for good
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The coronavirus pandemic has created a "reallocation shock," which could damage certain markets and employment over the long term. A study from the Becker Friedman Institute at the University of Chicago forecasts that 42% of jobs lost in recent layoffs will be gone for good.
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Benefits & Compensation
Why men may resist using mental health benefits
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The coronavirus pandemic has put increased pressure on people, but many men choose to suffer in silence rather than access support for their mental health, writes Brett Hill, distribution director at Towergate Health & Protection. Hill outlines reasons why men are reticent about seeking help, including fear of judgment, reluctance to admit they are struggling and unwillingness to confide in others.
Full Story: HRZone (UK) (6/12) 
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The HR Leader
Starbucks' workers can wear Black Lives Matter attire
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Starbucks has reversed a decision it made last week -- in an internal memo -- telling employees not to wear clothing or accessories with messaging that supports the Black Lives Matter movement. The memo sparked swift backlash from the public, causing the company to change its policy and create T-shirts with allyship messages.
Full Story: Restaurant Dive (6/12) 
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