Discrimination

Business and Social Fractures

2020-09-04T00:08:20-05:00September 4th, 2020|Tags: , , |

Fortune magazine suggests, “As the coronavirus pandemic reveals or heightens awareness of social fractures, business will be expected to be part of finding long-term solutions.” In an age of “social fractures,” businesses have, once again, an opportunity like never before. Businesses around the world can use the talent and skill and passion to step into the fracture and become a ...

A Minimal Burden?

2019-07-29T09:04:50-05:00August 1st, 2019|Tags: , , |

Darrell Patterson was a faithful employee of Walgreens for six years. As a Seventh Day Adventist, he celebrates the Sabbath on Saturday. For six years, Walgreens accommodated his faith. On one Saturday, Walgreen executives called an emergency training meeting. Patterson didn’t attend and was fired.  The law requires an employer to “reasonably accommodate an employee’s religious beliefs.” Patterson sued for Religious Discrimination. Now ...

Respecting Religious Rights

2018-11-19T16:20:16-06:00November 16th, 2018|Tags: , , |

Forbes magazine posted an article called “Religion in the Workplace: What Managers Need to Know.” The author noted that religious discrimination claims have increased 50% over the last 15 years. Since many business schools have labeled religion as a taboo subject, many managers have little in practical guidance on how best to navigate this growing area of conflict. The overarching ...

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