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Workplace Discrimination and Disability: Findings from the National EEOC ADA Research Project
4/19/2007
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Post #4: Why are more studies about work place discrimination not presented in more major media outlets? What can those concerned do about the lack of public attention to this matter? Anthony
Response: another good question, thanks. well, database mining is not ever likely to get media attention. it is too boring. the media likes "human interest" stories or big scandals. also, our ADA research (the first of its kind) is really new. we have had some limited coverage, even in the wall street journal, but our work needs to be translated into media friendly terms. we're working on this now.
Posted by McMahon
Post #3: Can education alone significantly decrease discrimination regarding HIV? Ron
Response: oh, i don't think there is any question but that education has achieved a great deal in reducing discrimination against HIV positive people. this is far from complete, but i am impressed with the increasing levels of awareness. that said, probably a movie like "Philadelphia" did more than all the public education dollars combined.
Posted by McMahon
Post #2: In your opinion, does a PWD (unseen) who does not self-disclose, file discrimination lawsuits after the disability surfaces and causes a negative employment action? What is there success rate compared to those who self-disclose upfront?
Response: can they file a complaint? sure. will they prevail? not likely. an employer is not expected to surmise who does and does not deserve ADA protections. CPs must disclose, and may have to provide confidential documentation, but they need not disclose the actual diagnosis except to those who "need to know." but to your question, right? employers are not expected to have (literally) "x-ray vision". good question.
Posted by McMahon
Post #1: Dr. McMahon stated discrimination matter is anti-humanism against PWD in America and needs to be eliminated. But there is too hard to succeed. There are federal and state laws that were made supposedly to protect minorities (including PWD) of being discriminated against; however, discrimination is a hot topic that occurs every day.
Response: this is a fair comment and does not require a reply. but yes, you are right! the 1964 civil rights act provided similar protections to racial minorities, religion, gender - - and the ADEA to older workers. the former is 43 years old, and still there is lots of discrimination ongoing. one needs to step back and see that civil rights is a long term process that is best measured in decades, and as such, ADA is still a young child.
Posted by McMahon
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