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“How can Kathy sue us for unlawful pregnancy discrimination when she wasn’t even pregnant?” asked Supervisor Margie Brunton. “That’s a good question,” replied HR Manager Alan Frankel. “Nevertheless, Kathy is suing us, claiming that we retaliated …
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You might be surprised to learn that certain types of women are more likely to be believed when they allege sexual harassment. So suggests a recent study from the University of Washington. Researchers guided 4,065 male and female participants …
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The scenario: Shortly after the death of George Floyd prompted nationwide protests against racial injustice, a group of employees began wearing masks in support of the Black Lives Matter (BLM) cause. But it wasn’t just Black crew members who wore …
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The scenario: A woman was hired by a religious institution that asked all its employees to sign a code of ethics. Those who violated the code could be terminated. The code listed several types of behavior that might lead to dismissal, including the …
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Overview: Because a senior-level male manager thought that women couldn’t perform physically strenuous work, an employer was forced to pay a whopping $5 million to resolve a gender-bias lawsuit. The scenario: Shortly after he became the senior …
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You just started a Zoom meeting with your crew and you’ve noticed that one of your attendees has a Confederate flag hanging on the wall in clear view of everyone logging in to the virtual session. Do you need to take action by, for instance, telling …
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