“I know Sarah was really upset when she didn’t get that promotion,” said Supervisor Nathan Hawkins, “but it’s hard to believe she’s suing us over it.” “Sarah claims she was the next person in line for that position and that she’d been promised the …
After he’s called ‘butt pirate’ and ‘faggot,’ homosexual staffer sues
The scenario: A supervisor asked a male crew member whether the man he’d seen with him outside the workplace was his partner. The worker, who was openly homosexual, said the man wasn’t his partner. The supervisor responded, “Good, if homosexuals had …
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Email to female staffer: ‘Congratulations on the birth of your child – you’re fired’
Overview: After a female crew member gave birth to a premature baby boy, she was fired from her job, then congratulated on the birth of the child. The scenario: When Brenda Bryant began working as a patient care coordinator with JAG Physical …
Was it OK to fire worker who provided medical document that was incomplete?
Supervisor’s take-home: Carefully review medical documents given to you by employees as soon as possible. That way, you can quickly confirm that all mandatory information is included. If something is missing, ask the staff member to provide it. …
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Disabled staffer wanted exemption from policy mandating the use of safety shoes
Supervisor’s take-home: When a staffer seeks a disability accommodation, your primary obligation is to engage in the interactive process in good faith in order to identify a reasonable accommodation – you won’t be held legally liable if the staff …
Did organization’s diversity training create hostile workplace for white staff member?
“I know Brett was really unhappy when he found out that he had to attend diversity, equity and inclusion training,” said Supervisor Nathan Hawkins, “but I’m surprised to hear he’s suing us for a hostile work environment because of the training.” “I …