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I. Introduction

a. Discrimination in the hiring process

b. Do gays have equal rights when applying for a job

II. In my old position as a recruiter, the owner of the staffing company would discriminate against placing and hiring gays

a. Gays cause drama in the workplace

b. Higher maintenance for clientele

c. Example: We had a highly skilled gentleman apply for an admin assistant position we were trying to fill with a nonprofit client of ours. He was highly skilled and had the experience to support his skills. However, she did not want to submit his information to the client because he was gay, and gays cause problems in the workplace, they are dramatic, flakey, and not hard working.

III. Ethical concerns

a. Discrimination

b. Ethical Absolutism

c. Utilitarianism

d. Justice ethics

e. Virtue ethics

IV. Ethical Outlooks relative to Legalities

a. Company could be sued if this information was released

b. Owner could still be sued even after sale of company

c. Identifying discrimination

d. Examples of discrimination cases

e. Applicable labor laws

V. Areas of Law

a. Employment Law

b. Constitutional Law

c. Intentional torts

VI. Improvement

a. Safe hiring practices

i. Interview process

ii. Selection process

iii. Legal jargon used

b. Change in staff

i. Morale

ii. Mentality

iii. Protective policies

c. Training Procedures

i. What not to do, what not to say

ii. What can legally be disclosed in the workplace

iii. Maintain confidentiality

VII. Conclusion

References

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Ciara, O. (2014, February 19). Hiring case could cost city $780,000; Federal officials found discrimination in Fire Department’s process. Austin American-Statesman (TX).

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