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Discrimination / Harassment

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Discrimination/Harassment

December 7, 2008

Both federal and state laws prohibit discrimination and harassment in employment decisions. However, an employer’s legal obligation with regard to these issues is constantly changing. Statutes, regulations and case decisions provide guidance to help an employer maintain a workplace free of discrimination and harassment.

CHA keeps health care human resources professionals current on these issues, provides resources to assist with compliance and advocates on behalf of hospitals and health systems at the federal and state level.

CHA News Article

EEOC: Employers Should not Request Employees’ Family Medical History

May 16, 2013 Gail Blanchard-Saiger

Last week the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed its first suit enforcing the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) and settled the suit on the same day, with a $50,000 fine to employer Fabricut, Inc. The suit was the first ever alleging genetic discrimination and serves as a reminder to employers about how to handle pre-hiring medical examinations.

“Employers need to be aware that GINA prohibits requesting family medical history,” said David Lopez, general counsel of the EEOC. “When illegal questions are required as part of the hiring process, the EEOC will be vigilant to ensure that no one be denied a job on a prohibited basis.”

CHA News Article

Webinar to Cover Amended California Pregnancy and Disability Regulations

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January 22, 2013 Gail Blanchard-Saiger

CHA will hold a webinar Feb. 28, from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., on California’s amended Pregnancy Disability Leave and Disability Discrimination regulations, which went into effect Dec. 30, 2012. The webinar will cover the new regulations and what they mean to hospital employers. Phyllis Cheng, director, California Department of Fair Employment and Housing, will be the featured speaker.To register for the webinar, go to www.calhospital.org/pregnancy-disability-regs-web.

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