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Hugging in The Workplace

For some, a friendly hug might be just that, a warm hug, but for people who are the recipients of unwarranted affection, a hug is much more than that; it violates personal boundaries in the workplace. Therefore, in keeping with strict anti-harassment policies, including sexual harassment, an anti-hug approach is

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Marital Status Discrimination

Marital status is not protected under the Civil Rights Act of 1964, but federal employees are protected from discrimination in the workplace based on marital status under revisions made in 1978. States and city laws may also protect marital status from discrimination in the workplace in many states. In some

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