Last Friday, my colleague Alexander Leonard, reported that Massachusetts had just passed a sweeping gender equity law that would prohibit employers from asking applicants about their past salary history. Days
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Refusing To Hire Male Applicant Who Listed A “Husband” On Application: Balancing Religious Rights And Anti-Discrimination Laws
The Boston Globe and Boston.com have reported what may be a legal first – a case just filed with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD) against a religiously affiliated college…
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Massachusetts May Ban Height And Weight Discrimination
Massachusetts may be on the brink of passing a law prohibiting employment discrimination based on height and weight. This would be some big news if it happens.
One commentator noted…
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Massachusetts to become 16th State to provide protections for transgendered individuals
On Wednesday, the Massachusetts passed and sent to Governor Deval Patrick, a bill–H.3810, which outlaws employment discrimination on the basis of “gender identity.” It is expected that…
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