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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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EEOC wrongful termination claims and how employers can avoid them

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Equal Employment Opportunity Commission investigation. However, the best protections against receiving an EEOC wrongful termination claim are to educate yourself on employment law and enact strict employment discrimination policies. What’s at-will employment? What’s that? What’s that?

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

HR Daily Advisor

From roughly 2005 to 2008, she often took medical leave for medical appointments. In April 2008, Willow wanted to apply for a promotion to operations lead. Medtronic management received three customer complaints referencing calls Willow handled between July and September 2008. By Steve Jones. Background.

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HR 101: The ABCs of EEO and Civil Rights

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Nearly 10 years after Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama , America enacted comprehensive legislation intended to address people’s civil rights – the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was signed into law. Title VII prohibits discrimination in employment. President John F. Johnson, signed the Act in July 1964.

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5th Circuit Assures Employer That Some Good Deeds Do Go Unpunished

HR Daily Advisor

Although disability-based harassment/hostile work environment claims have been recognized by the courts for a while, they aren’t very common. From 2008 to 2014, “Harper” worked as an assistant attorney general in the Medical Malpractice Section of the U.S. This case is worth a closer look. Both Quinn and a “Dr.