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Literacy skill is not a protected class. Literacy skill itself is not, but be VERY careful with that. Learning disabilities are still disabilities, and those 1
by dvtrn 6y ago
Literacy skill is not a protected class.
Literacy skill itself is not, but be VERY careful with that. Learning disabilities are still disabilities, and those 100% are protected.
https://www.understood.org/en/community-events/blogs/in-the-news/2015/06/26/settlement-in-dyslexia-discrimination-case-shows-the-system-at-work https://www.understood.org/en/community-events/blogs/in-the-...
- dredmorbius 6y agoInteresting casse. Not precedent-setting as I read it.
- dvtrn 6y agoThe EEOC does not establish precedent, it is a federal agency, not a court, so correct-it is not "prcedent" setting. But it is still relevant and worth caution, care and consideration when assessing potential hires based on 'literacy'. Non-Compliance is costly. And with that, I conclude my alliterative TED Talk on best practices and compliance in hiring.