by Race in the Workplace special correspondent Erica Mauter
Aka, the Civil Rights Act of 2008.
According to Jeffery Hirsch at Workplace Prof Blog, H.R.5129/S.2554 looks like an employee discrimination law wishlist.
He gives the Cliffs Notes version of the bill:
The Act would do the following:

eliminate the 1991 Civil Rights Act damage caps under Title VII and the […]

Cubicle Culture - WSJ.com
“English speakers seem to have many words that are innocuous on one side of the Atlantic but are offensive enough on the other side that they’ll go unmentioned here. “
(tags: language international workplace)

Retaliation lawsuits under fire :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Business
“Next month, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in the race […]

Broken heart? Take a leave - Work in Progress - Worklife - Workplace - TIME
“Lovelorn staff at a Japanese marketing company can take paid time off after a bad break-up with a partner…I can’t decide if this company is really woman-friendly, or if…sets the already bass-ackwards women’s movement in Japan back another century.”
(tags: gender workplace […]

by Carmen Van Kerckhove
We’re used to thinking of racial discrimination as something that occurs between people from different racial groups.
But is it possible for a person to engage in racial discrimination against a coworker of his own race? It’s not as common, but it can happen. I recently spoke to the restaurant industry trade publication […]

Minorities for Money? - The Ethicist - New York Times
“A department receives $1,000 for completing a tenure-track hire but $5,000 if it hires a minority candidate. I’m concerned that colleagues will make recommendations based on the financial reward rather than pursue the “best” candidate.”
(tags: diversity workplace recruiting)

Social Security claims rep Tawra Lundy says she’s being […]

Turner Construction hires firm for diversity training - The Advocate
“Turner is the general contractor for the Royal Bank of Scotland site in Stamford, where at least three nooses, symbols of racial hatred, were found beginning in November.”
(tags: workplace discrimination racism diversitytraining)

Gloves Come Off: Round One begins at the Legislature to end prejudice against the transgendered […]

Lessons from `ghetto dude’ affair - TheStar.com
“Reid made headlines because he sought an internship position…Aileen Siu referred to Mr. Reid as a “ghetto dude” in an email that was meant for the eyes of a fellow colleague.”
(tags: black discrimination racism workplace)

Hawaii not immune to racism, experts say - The Honolulu Advertiser
“Hawai’i isn’t perceived as a […]

by Race in the Workplace special correspondent Erica Mauter
Your employer tells you you can no longer wear the facial piercing you’re sporting. My knee-jerk, perhaps idealistic, perhaps somewhat-indicative-of-my-age response is, “I would not want to work at a company where this is even an issue.” You can control that to some extent while you’re searching […]

Mo. Program Aims to Retain Minorities - Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
“The initiative launched in 2001 when several organizations in the region were concerned that talent was leaving for places like Atlanta or Chicago. They sought to do more to keep minority professionals in town and rising into leadership positions.”
(tags: diversity workplace leadership retention humanresources)

Diversity Policies: […]

Morning Call’s new boss stops in to chat with ‘partners’ — themorningcall.com
“Asked about his thoughts on workplace diversity, he responded: ”I’m f—— color-blind. I’m interested in excellence.” Tribune should be a meritocracy, he said, ”If you are good, I’m going to keep you.””
(tags: workplace race diversity colorblind)

How Employers Wage War On Workplace Obesity - Forbes.com
“But […]

by Carmen Van Kerckhove
The next time you plan a meeting — whether it’s an internal meeting or a full-blown conference — take a minute to think about how people of color will perceive your efforts.
It may not seem as if diversity plays much of a role in meeting-planning, but you’d be surprised. Check out […]

Female leadership: changing business for the better - csmonitor.com
“When “The Female Advantage” was published, relationship-building was considered a soft skill that a leader, who had to be tough, could not afford. Yet in recent years…an ability to nurture strong relationships has become essential.”
(tags: gender sexism workplace leadership management)

Some must-have skills for the future - Rediff.com
“an […]

by Race in the Workplace special correspondent Erica Mauter
Racism Easily Partners With Business, Personal, and Social Issues in the Workplace - The Black Factor
“Racism may be the catalyst that provokes an incident at work, but other business, personal or social needs may combine with racism to increase the magnitude of the event—and the scope of […]

by guest contributor Latoya Peterson
“Are white women doing their part to support their black sisters in the fight for gender parity in corporate America?”
Damn, I thought to myself after turning the page, Pink isn’t playing.
Pink Magazine focuses on perspectives and resources for women in business. While I was underwhelmed with their offerings when the […]

by Race in the Workplace special correspondent Erica Mauter
Diversity Thoughts - Evil HR Lady
Evil HR Lady’s diversity training in a nutshell. Basically, be polite and be professional.
Does a Southern Alma Mater Limit Opportunities? - DiversityInc.com
The White Guy’s answer: “Even though it’s been some time since you graduated with your bachelor’s degree, you’re seeking a position […]