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HARRISBURG, PA — In a significant move toward addressing wage disparities in the workplace, the Pennsylvania House Labor and Industry Committee approved a bill on Tuesday that seeks to expand …
Pennsylvania House Committee Advances Bill to Strengthen Equal Pay Protections Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a bid to clarify the recently launched United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Discrimination Financial Assistance Program, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a set …
IRS Issues New Guidelines on USDA’s Discrimination Financial Assistance Program Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) has issued a statement of principles aimed at addressing potential discrimination and bias in residential property valuation practices. This move …
FFIEC Issues Principles to Address Valuation Discrimination and Bias in Residential Lending Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — A new report detailing the traumatic experiences of hate and harassment on Pennsylvania state university campuses is prompting calls for systemic change. The ENOUGH Report, released …
Pennsylvania Senator Art Haywood Unveils ‘ENOUGH Report’ to Address On-Campus Racism Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued fresh guidelines for hospital and long-term care facility administrators, …
Clarifying Obligations: The Fight for Religious Non-Discrimination in Healthcare Read More