gender bias

Bill to end gender bias in workers’ comp approved by State Assembly

Steve Lee, Editor9 years ago04 mins

SACRAMENTO – A bill by California State Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez (D-San Diego) to eliminate discriminatory practices in California’s workers’ compensation system that penalize women was approved on a bipartisan 56-16 vote by the California Assembly Wednesday. Assembly Bill 1643 makes the impairment rating for injuries resulting from work-related breast cancer equivalent to the rating for prostate cancer. The bill also…

DOJ issues guidance on identifying and preventing gender bias in law enforcement response to sexual assault and domestic violence

Steve Lee, Editor9 years ago9 years ago06 mins

WASHINGTON – Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch announced today a new guidance from the Justice Department (DOJ) designed to help law enforcement agencies prevent gender bias in their response to sexual assault and domestic violence, highlighting the need for clear policies, robust training and responsive accountability systems. “Gender bias, whether explicit or implicit, can severely…

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Bill to end gender bias in workers’ comp approved by State Assembly

DOJ issues guidance on identifying and preventing gender bias in law enforcement response to sexual assault and domestic violence