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In this episode, we unpack the ways "accidental" discrimination can creep in and occur on even the most well intentioned farms and give practical tips on how to identify and avoid it. Episode 35.
0:00 – Introduction
2:00 – Parallels Between Poisonous Plants and Discrimination
6:05 – Introduction to Discrimination in Employment Law
8:52 – The SHAMER Acronym for Discrimination
12:40 – Discrimination Based on Sex
14:55 – Discrimination Based on Health Conditions
17:40 – Discrimination Based on Age
20:25 – Discrimination Based on Arrest and Conviction Records
21:00 – Discrimination Based on Race, National Ancestry, and Ethnic Origin
22:05 – Discrimination Based on Religion
23:10 – Applying Discrimination Laws to Farm Employees
28:12 – Avoiding Discrimination in the Employment Life Cycle
49:33 – Creating a Discrimination-Proof Work Environment
49:45 – Handling Employment Termination
51:55 – Conclusion and Resources
In this episode, we explore a hard topic in employment law — discrimination in hiring and firing on the farm. While many farmers would never consider their employment processes discriminatory, the truth is that legal discrimination can creep in on even the most well intentioned farms. This is because there are personal characteristics, such as age, health, race, ethnic identity, sex and gender related conditions, that are protected by law and if an employment decision is made on the basis of those characteristics, even if indirectly, there is the potential for a legal claim of discrimination. Tune in to learn how to avoid “accidental” discrimination in employment law on your farm so that you can manage your workforce with confidence.
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