A real deal, from a real company

[reason]

I see nothing wrong with trying to find highly qualified African Americans or Latinos - groups that have a tendency to be underrepresented in various industries.

Engineering firms, insurance companies, brokerage firms, etc, have a tendency to be white male dominated. I've come to the conclusion that a certain amount of diversity is a good thing. Having worked in environments that have been white european male, I've found a sense of complacency and unwillingness to look outside the box at times.

[Raven Soul]

I am a strong black/latino female with strong homicidal desires.

[gae]

I'll get your an application, Raven.

Although, you'd do better if you were also transgendered.

[reason]

Originally posted by gae:
I'll get your an application, Raven.

Although, you'd do better if you were also transgendered.

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">She says just after kicking the black, disabled lesbian applicant out of her office, snickering that those kind just don't belong.

[Lew]

And, purely by coincidence, each of the enumerated groups is protected under Federal Law (i.e. they can sue). Hmm........

[gae]

Hi-

Through our recruiting efforts we try to hire the most talented and knowledgeable workforce possible to meet the challenges Premier faces in the ever-changing marketplace. We are committed to inclusion so we want to attract (and retain) the best and brightest employees who reflect the
diversity of the XXXXXXXXXXXX area. To do that we need your help.


XXXXX and I are holding focus groups to get feedback and input on the best ways to communicate with the many cultural groups that make up XXXXXXXXX. We want to learn where your cultural community goes for
information, job opportunities and to connect with one another-doing so will help recruit employees from those communities. XXXX and I have scheduled 45 minute voluntary focus group sessions at lunchtime. If you belong to one of these cultural groups, or have insight into one, please come and share your ideas, thoughts, and experiences.

African American Employees
July 29 11:30 - 12:15

Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Transgender Employees
July 30 11:30 - 12:15

Latino Employees
Aug 3 11:30 - 12:15

Asian American/Pacific Islander/Indian Employees
Aug 5 11:30 - 12:15

Employees with disabilities
Aug 13 11:30 - 12:15

Keep in mind that even if you don't belong to one of these groups, but have insight into one of them, we still welcome your thoughts and input too. If you cannot make the focus group meeting or are not mfortable
in this forum, please use the XXXXXXX by the dates indicated above.

Participation is completely voluntary. The Focus Groups will be held in XXXXXX. Feel free to bring your lunch; we will provide water and soft drinks.

Thanks for your help and involvement.

XXXX

[LanDroid]

That's not trew
in Cincinnati, Lew.

[reason]

Originally posted by Lew:
And, purely by coincidence, each of the enumerated groups is protected under Federal Law (i.e. they can sue). Hmm........

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">And purely not by coincidence, Lew is wrong.

[reason]

Antidiscrimination laws for gays: Few and Far Between
I've been passed over for several promotions recently, and a colleague intimated that it's because of my sexual orientation. What recourse do I have?
Although federal law prohibits on-the-job discrimination based on age, gender, disability, race, or religion, there is no corresponding federal protection for gays and lesbians. A number of cities and some states do have statutes that prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation, however.
If you live in a jurisdiction that does?and this may vary even within state lines?you can file a complaint with the appropriate administrative agency, for example, the state or city human rights' division. If you don't know whether you are protected by an antidiscrimination statute or which agency to contact, your city attorney's office or local EEOC may be able to tell you.
Even if you do have a legal basis for fighting workplace discrimination, I would advise you to try to work out this matter internally first. Meet with your supervisor to express your interest in advancement, if you haven't already done so. In a nonaccusatory manner, ask whether she thinks you're a candidate for promotion and why you did not get the previous promotions. Document the date and content of your discussion and keep it for future reference.

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[reason]

I should point out that my brother fired one of his employees for being gay. The employee apparently was too open about his sexuality, my brother didn't like it - so the employee got canned.

Perfectly legal.

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