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Refusal to Undergo Medical Exam Tanks Michigan Worker’s ADA Claim

HR Daily Advisor

In 2007 and 2008, he alleged that a coworker made disparaging comments about his national origin (Mexican) and complained to his union chairman and supervisor. Sam’s performance began to suffer about the same time. He was reprimanded twice in early 2008 for failing to carry out his job duties.

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HR 101: The ABCs of the ADA

Zenefits

Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act designated disability as a minority, and therefore protected class, for the first time in U.S. In 1993, the Act lowered that number to employers with 15 or more full-time or full-time equivalent staff members. The Act was the culmination of years of work.

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Disability Discrimination: Terminated Cancer Survivor’s ADA Claim Fails, Part 1

HR Daily Advisor

8th Circuit Court of Appeals (which covers Arkansas, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota) recently affirmed a district court’s ruling that an employee failed to establish a case of disability discrimination and retaliation. From roughly 2005 to 2008, she often took medical leave for medical appointments.

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EEOC wrongful termination claims and how employers can avoid them

Business Management Daily

However, the best protections against receiving an EEOC wrongful termination claim are to educate yourself on employment law and enact strict employment discrimination policies. By the end, you’ll know exactly how to prevent discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination cases — so read on to learn more. What’s that?

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Tony Reda of Tectonic Metals: “Project your best persona”

Thrive Global

At a professional level, I joined the industry in 2008, when I was hired in the Investor Relations department at Kaminak Gold Corporation. As a part of our series called ‘ Five Things I Wish Someone Told Me Before I Became A CEO ’ we had the pleasure of interviewing Tony Reda. As Founder, President, CEO and Director of Tectonic Metals Inc.,

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HR 101: The ABCs of EEO and Civil Rights

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Each Title prohibits discrimination in various areas of American life: Voting rights. Title VII prohibits discrimination in employment. Simple language throughout the law bans discrimination in any form based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Discrimination has no place in the workplace. President John F.