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Shoe Me the Reasonable Accommodation!

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TL;DR: A federal court just refused to toss a cocktail servers disability discrimination lawsuit against a well-known casino and resort. The Backstory: Heels vs. Health In 2016, a cocktail server started working for the resort. In early 2022, she was disciplined twice for violating the new appearance policy.

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EEOC Guidelines: Valuable Fundamentals You Need To Know

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Any discrimination against an employee or a job applicant, due to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, etc., It may file lawsuits on behalf of individuals or groups when any discrimination is found. ” How Does the EEOC Help Combat Workplace Discrimination? These laws stop discrimination at work.

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What To Do If You’re Placed On Suspension – Ask #HR Bartender

HR Bartender

I was placed on suspension in November 2016. If they have a policy saying employees should report, say, discrimination or the need for Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) to HR, then having nobody there or telling nobody who is covering could cause serious liability problems. HR needs to communicate policies and procedures.

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4 Ways to Create an LGBT Friendly Workplace

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Approximately four percent of the United States workforce identifies as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT), according to a 2016 research survey by UCLA's Williams Institute. While inclusive policies have improved, corporate America still has a long way to go.

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What Is the Appropriate Discipline for Disrespectful Behavior – Ask #HR Bartender

HR Bartender

I received a suspension for ripping company policy papers in half in front of my supervisor. During the conversation, I asked my supervisor for a copy of the company policy on uniforms. He didn’t give it to me, but instead read me the policy. My supervisor got severely agitated because I tore the policy in half in front of him.

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California Legalization of Recreational Cannabis: What HR Pros Need to Know

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The passage of California’s Proposition 64 in 2016 legalized recreational marijuana use for people aged 21 and older. Employers still have the right to drug test and terminate employees based on their company drug policy. 64 does allow employers to enact and enforce their drug policies as they see fit. Company Policy.

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North Carolina Nursery Pays $12,500 in Religious Discrimination Lawsuit

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Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) regarding religious discrimination. According to the EEOC’s lawsuit, Perez was a seasonal employee from 2016 to 2018 and was never required to work on Saturdays until management allegedly informed employees in 2018 that they would have to work 7 days per week.