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“For gosh sakes,” said Supervisor Margie Brunton, “Nick was caught sleeping on the job multiple times. We even have a photo of him snoozing at his workstation. We were forced to fire him.” “Nick says he was let go because of his sleep …
Continue Reading about You Make The Call: Can man caught sleeping at work sue for disability bias?
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For more proof of the importance of giving workers a truthful reason for their firing, consider the plight now faced by Vicars Powersports, McAlester, OK. The company has agreed to pay $75,000 in order to resolve a gender-bias lawsuit initiated by …
Continue Reading about Boss tells woman she lives in a ‘man’s world’
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Supervisor’s take-home: Beware the potential pitfalls of gag gifts, especially when the gifts could be linked to a protected characteristic such as age. What happened: When a woman turned 50 years old, her boss and coworkers threw a birthday party …
Continue Reading about Older woman sues after her coworkers give her a wheelchair and adult diapers
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The scenario: A female staffer consistently received positive reviews. In fact, her supervisor described her as a “workhorse.” When the woman began reporting to a different male manager, however, her new boss didn’t think she could handle the job …
Continue Reading about US Supreme Court opens up the floodgates to more bias lawsuits
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Oh, no! It’s the busiest time of year for your business and one of your top performers, Melissa, just told you that she’ll need medical leave for major surgery. You’re tempted to ask Melissa to delay her surgery to a less busy time of year, but that …
Continue Reading about How to respond when a staffer says she wants time off for a medical procedure
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Supervisor’s take-home: It’s never a good idea for a hiring manager to make assumptions about a job candidate’s willingness to work long hours due to his or her family circumstances. What happened: A hiring manager interviewing a female staff …