no lifting policy and discrimination

JustBeachyNurse, LPN · Nov 15, 2014

So what do you think? Show your work and members are happy to guide and assist.

ceccia · Nov 15, 2014

question 1 . why is it unlawful to have a ' no lifting' policy

i have no idea! is that really illegal? some hospitals do have "no lift" policies, using equipment (mechanical lifts, slide sheets, transfer boards, etc.) to reduce worker injuries is a good thing! Unless i'm misunderstanding what you mean by "no lifting"?

question 2.why might these following signs be classed as discriminatory if they were found in the work place:
care worker wanted 18- 40 for new unit

age discrimination. the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) legislation prohibits employers from making hiring choices and/or excluding applicants based on age.

party friday night bring your husbands / wives

not sure if this is the answer they're looking for, but i'd say the wording is exclusionary in that it makes it sound like couples who are not married are not welcome to bring their partners to this party. Also in some states equal marriage rights are still not a thing, so in that case it would appear to exclude gay couples as well.

why do women get married in white? to match the kitchen appliances

gender-based discrimination; could make the case that signs /"jokes" like this create a workplace culture that is demeaning toward women and/or does not treat them as equals to men.

CVUNurse · Nov 16, 2014

To add to Ceccia's input, I think maybe the issue with "bring your husbands/wives" may also be excluding those who are simply single. It sounds like a married couples only party.