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Federal Agency says Delaware Company Refused a Reasonable Accommodation for Employee with Diabetes and Vision Issues - MINNEAPOLIS - Bath & Body Works, LLC, a national retail chain selling bath and beauty products...more
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The new laws are designed to protect equality for female employees in New York State; Governor also proposes regulations that would extend protections to transgender employees. On October 21, New York Governor Andrew...more
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