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When you consider that approximately 65 million people worldwide suffer from epilepsy, you know there’s a possibility someone on your crew has the condition. And because epilepsy is considered a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act, …
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“I know Zara was unhappy that her boss kept asking her to take off her hijab,” said Supervisor Margie Brunton, “but I’m surprised to hear she’s now suing us for a hostile workplace motivated by her religion.” “I was surprised too,” said HR Manager …
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Don’t believe the reports you may have heard that the federal government is no longer enforcing workplace discrimination laws – the reports aren’t accurate. In fact, a newly released memo from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) …
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Overview; A woman seeking employment as a truck driver was asked why she wanted to take a job away from a man. The scenario: When Christine Ladd heard that Waste Industries U.S.A. was looking for workers, she submitted an online application for a …
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“Louise didn’t get the promotion because she performed poorly on the oral exam,” said Supervisor Nathan Hawkins, “not because she’s a woman.” “Louise thinks the promotion process was rigged against her,” said HR Director Carolyn McGill. “She’s …
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The scenario: Shortly after starting a job, a woman became concerned about the harassing behavior of a male coworker. The man repeatedly commented on her hair and said things such as, “You look good” and “Look at those eyes.” The coworker also made …
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