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How To Recognize the Juneteenth Holiday as Part of DEIB Initiatives 

Four years ago, former President Joe Biden signed into law the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, designating Juneteenth as the…

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6 Ways to Celebrate Pride in Your Workplace 

Around the world, June is recognized as Pride Month, which is a time to celebrate LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender,…

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New Jersey’s New Pay Transparency Law Takes Effect June 1, 2025

New Jersey’s wage transparency law, signed by Governor Phil Murphy on November 18, 2024, will take effect on June 1,…

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Federal Court Strikes Down Portions of EEOC Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace

On May 15, 2025, a federal judge in Texas struck down significant portions of the United States Equal Employment Opportunity…

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Train Your Workforce with MEA Using WEDnetPA Funds

Are you looking to upskill your team without straining your training budget? MEA can help – and so can Pennsylvania’s…

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EEOC Releases Technical Assistance Documents Regarding “Illegal DEI” in the Workplace

On March 19, 2025, the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released a technical assistance document called “What You…

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7 Ways to Celebrate Women’s History Month in Your Workplace

March is Women’s History Month, which grew out of National Women’s History Week, originally established by President Jimmy Carter in…

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Employer Best Practices for Responding to Increased Government Immigration Enforcement

Since President Trump took office in January 2025, the federal government has increased its immigration enforcement efforts, and this trend…

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Pennsylvania Pay Transparency Law Proposed

On February 12, 2025, Pennsylvania became the eleventh state this year to propose a pay transparency law. If HB 560…

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Recognizing Black History Month as Part of DEIB Initiatives 

February is Black History Month. In 1926, Carter G. Woodson, the “father of Black history,” first set out to designate…

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When to Consider HR Outsourcing: The Role of HR in Business Success

Managing human resources is one of the most critical aspects of running a successful business. Yet, as companies grow, HR…

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Love in the Air in Your Workplace? Here’s What to Do

With Valentine’s Day upon us, employers likely are hoping that romance is not in the air – at least not…

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