#equal opportunity act

[spitefulxwitch]

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This man has been in office three days & he's already running amok.

[sports45]

Kaitlan Collins details Trump's order to DEI office employees

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[newsusa67]

Trump to Release Records on the Assassinations of the Kennedys and Martin Luther King. FULL NEWS IN WEBSITE.

[news3290]

Trump to Release Records on the Assassinations of the Kennedys and Martin Luther King.Full NEWS IN WEBSITE.

[deveshmaharaj]

Devesh Maharaj Trinidad - Legal Remedies for Workplace Harassment

Workplace harassment is a pervasive issue that undermines employee well-being and the overall productivity of organizations. Addressing it effectively requires a robust understanding of legal frameworks, supportive mechanisms, and actionable steps. Advocate Devesh Maharaj, a distinguished legal expert in Trinidad, shares valuable insights on navigating workplace harassment and exploring legal remedies available to employees.

Understanding Workplace Harassment

Workplace harassment encompasses a wide range of unwelcome behaviors, including verbal, physical, or visual conduct that creates an intimidating or hostile work environment. Common forms include:

Sexual Harassment: Unwanted advances, inappropriate remarks, or physical contact.

Discriminatory Harassment: Bullying or unequal treatment based on race, gender, religion, disability, or other protected characteristics.

Power Dynamics: Abuses of authority, where superiors exploit their position to demean subordinates.

Cyber Harassment: Online bullying, including emails or messages targeting individuals.

Recognizing these behaviors is the first step toward addressing the issue.

Employee Rights in Trinidad

In Trinidad, several laws protect employees from workplace harassment. Advocate Devesh Maharaj emphasizes the importance of understanding these rights:

Equal Opportunity Act: This legislation prohibits discrimination and harassment based on attributes like race, ethnicity, gender, or disability.

Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA): Employers are mandated to provide a safe and healthy working environment, which includes addressing harassment.

Employment Contracts: Many organizations include anti-harassment clauses in employment agreements, reinforcing zero-tolerance policies.

Steps to Take if You Experience Harassment

Advocate Maharaj advises employees to act decisively while navigating workplace harassment. Here are the recommended steps:

1. Document the Incidents

Maintain a detailed record of incidents, including dates, times, locations, individuals involved, and specific behaviors. This documentation serves as crucial evidence if legal action becomes necessary.

2. Review Workplace Policies

Examine your employer’s anti-harassment policies, complaint procedures, and the reporting structure. Most organizations outline these in employee handbooks or internal communications.

3. Report the Harassment

File a formal complaint with the designated personnel, such as HR or an ethics officer. Advocate Maharaj advises reporting harassment promptly to ensure timely intervention.

4. Seek Support

Discuss the situation with trusted colleagues, mentors, or counselors. Support networks can provide emotional strength and practical advice.

5. Consult a Legal Expert

If internal mechanisms fail, consult a seasoned attorney like Advocate Devesh Maharaj. A legal professional can guide you on the appropriate course of action, including filing a formal complaint with relevant authorities or initiating a lawsuit.

Legal Remedies Available

In Trinidad, employees subjected to harassment can pursue the following legal remedies:

1. Filing a Complaint with the Equal Opportunity Commission

The Equal Opportunity Commission investigates claims of discrimination and harassment. Employees can lodge complaints for impartial mediation or resolution.

2. Civil Lawsuits

Victims can initiate civil lawsuits against perpetrators or negligent employers for damages, including emotional distress, financial losses, and punitive compensation.

3. Reporting to OSHA

Advocate Maharaj stresses the importance of reporting unsafe work environments to OSHA. The agency has the authority to investigate and mandate corrective measures.

4. Criminal Action

In severe cases involving assault, stalking, or threats, employees can file criminal complaints. Law enforcement authorities ensure perpetrators are held accountable under criminal law.

Employer Responsibilities

Advocate Maharaj highlights that employers play a pivotal role in fostering a safe workplace. Key responsibilities include:

Implementing Robust Policies: Clear guidelines on acceptable behavior, reporting mechanisms, and consequences for violations.

Training Programs: Regular training sessions to sensitize employees and management about harassment.

Prompt Action: Investigating complaints thoroughly and taking swift corrective measures.

Support Systems: Offering counseling and assistance to affected employees.

Advocate Devesh Maharaj s Commitment

Advocate Devesh Maharaj has dedicated his legal career to championing employee rights in Trinidad. His expertise in employment law and unwavering commitment to justice make him a trusted ally for victims of workplace harassment. Maharaj emphasizes the importance of empowering employees through knowledge and access to legal recourse.

“Every employee deserves a workplace free from fear and intimidation. By understanding your rights and taking decisive action, you can reclaim your dignity and foster a culture of respect,” asserts Advocate Maharaj.

Conclusion

Handling workplace harassment requires courage, awareness, and support. Advocate Devesh Maharaj’s guidance underscores the necessity of leveraging legal remedies to address grievances effectively. Whether through internal mechanisms or judicial interventions, employees have the tools to combat harassment and advocate for a respectful and inclusive work environment.

If you or someone you know is facing workplace harassment, seek advice from experts like Advocate Devesh Maharaj in Trinidad. Empower yourself with knowledge and take the necessary steps to ensure justice and workplace harmony.

Source:-https://medium.com/@DeveshMaharajUNC/devesh-maharaj-trinidad-legal-remedies-for-workplace-harassment-61fe3ef3938b

[dysphoria-things]

On Tuesday (21 January), Trump revoked Executive Order 11246, the Equal Employment Opportunity Act. President Johnson signed the original order on 24 September 1965, two years after Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his “I Have A Dream” speech at the Lincoln Memorial.  The Equal Employment Opportunity Order prohibited discrimination in the federal workplace based on “race, colour, religion, and national origin by those organisations receiving federal contracts and subcontracts”. It was updated two years later to include sex among the list of attributes. 

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[baldwinheights]

[edda-grenade]

when your boss gets Really into the zone when painting and you have to make sure he doesn't get himself assassinated

aka arlathan au, kubide (or halani, in this verse), being the most tired-while-pining bodyguard in all of arlathan

he's pining right back ofc

(kubide belongs to @wanderingnork, and though it doesn't follow any prompt, an entry for @equalopportunitysolas week)

[scribeofmorpheus]

Just learned Trump revoked the Equality Act of 1972 [The Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972] and the white house correspondence made it out to be like he was tackling "inequality" by doing away with DEI barriers... but really he was just making it easier to discriminate against LGBTQ+, immigrants and women for job positions they are qualified for. And he's stating that equality will be based on merit. tell me, since colonial settling, who has had the most "merit" according to history--who can afford to? US politics is in the gutter rn. And the tiktok stint? Appoint people to congress/parliament to approve the tiktok ban, get said court case shelved for most of Biden's term, and then *magically* reinstate a censored/monitored tiktok the day before inauguration? with a thank you message displayed for all to see? jesus christ. the psyops are egregious.

[corpocyborg]

(so... uh... how far into dai do you have to get before it starts being good?)

[wonder-worker]

"The remarkable thing about [Gerberga of Saxony's] widowhood is that she seems to have carried on exercising her queenly status without open challenge more or less until her death in 969, and without an obvious break when her son reached majority. As well as making regular appearances as petitioner in royal charters, she is also referred to consistently and unproblematically by Flodoard as ‘queen’. In this respect, she was arguably the most politically active royal widow since the late ninth-century Italian empress Engelberga. The fact that Gerberga retained such a high profile should not be taken for granted. The participation of royal widows in the public life of the kingdom was extremely vulnerable to criticism because (unlike kings, who remained kings until death regardless of how many wives predeceased them) they were not automatically categorized as political actors—their roles usually had to be justified and rationalized. Because of the peculiar role of queens in articulating the shape of royal dynasties, widowhood was conceptualized as a specific state onto which various ideologies could be projected. The Ottonians are thought to have developed a distinctive approach to this problem by turning royal widows who played crucial political roles into saints.

[The charter Gerberga issued in 959 for the monastery of Homblière exemplifies her prominent role]. The ‘gratia Dei (by the grace of God)’ clause is particularly striking, implying that her status derived not from a husband or son but, like a king’s, directly from God. In fact, there are very few surviving charters of any kind issued by queens before the twelfth century, a pattern that cannot be dismissed as an accident of survival. Those we have were mostly composed for queens who were, like Gerberga, widows. But in contrast to Gerberga’s case, the status of these queens was carefully framed in reference to the authority of their late husbands, often using the past tense. Thus two charters recording gifts made to the monastery of Gorze in 910 by Richildis, widow of Charles the Bald (840–77), refer to her as ‘former queen’ (‘quondam regina’). Similarly, the testament of Ageltrude, widow of one dead Italian king and mother of another (respectively Guy, 889–94, and Lambert, 894–8), describes her as ‘former empress’ (‘olim imperatrix augusta’) and invokes the authority of both men in claiming her right to dispose of her property. Even the Empress Engelberga, one of the most powerful queens of the ninth century and someone who was able to exercise independent power in Italy after the death of her husband Louis II in 875, shrouded her public persona in this kind of rhetoric. Her testament, which dates from 877, is an impressive statement of her power and connections, but opens by establishing that she was, above all, ‘former wife and august empress of the most pious emperor Louis of blessed memory’, and goes on to emphasize that she was even now acting on his authority. Compare Gerberga’s charter of 959, in which her late husband Louis IV is conspicuous by his absence and it is the queen herself who is rhetorically inserted into the role of ruler.”

— Simon MacLean, Ottonian Queenship

[sports45]

Trump orders all federal DEI workers put on leave

President Donald Trump's administration directed that all federal diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) staff be put on paid leave and eventually be laid off. It also moved to end affirmative action in federal contracting.

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Trump revokes DEI mandates in rash of executive actions. What is a 'DEI hire?FULL NEWS IN WEBSITE.

[news3290]

Trump revokes DEI mandates in rash of executive actions. What is a 'DEI hire?FULL NEWS IN WEBSITE.

[punch-love]

at this point I might as well share my main @zombiesun I’m tired of only my strangest anons having it