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How the Courts Define Discrimination

Insperity

Hewlett-Packard had a case of a Christian employee who posted anti-gay passages in his cubicle. You cannot refuse to hire because of the potential impact an employee’s genetic history could have on your insurance rates, says Weisman. Stay on top of new rulings, whether through e-mail blasts or consultants and attorneys.

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my employee asked me to be a job reference, interpersonal issues and HR, and more

Ask a Manager

My previous thoughts were that HR helped with payroll, insurance, etc. I’m thinking that I would need accommodation regarding workspace (ergonomic chair, keyboard, adjustment of cubicle) and the ability to flex my work from home days. But it’s part of the deal of being a manager, and you’ve got to find a way to take it in stride.

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the axe thrower, the carpet glue, and other astounding first impressions made by new employees

Ask a Manager

New hire insisted on naming himself as the beneficiary on his life insurance policy “in case I’m around when it pays out.”. The New Guy sat behind me, in the other half of the shared cubicle. After he was done with me he moved on to my supervisor in the next cubicle, who had heard the whole thing and repeated everything I told him.

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