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Three New Actions Enter Legal Landscape, Lance Plunkett Jd, Llm Jun 2023

Three New Actions Enter Legal Landscape, Lance Plunkett Jd, Llm

The New York State Dental Journal

Latest legal maneuvers cover a variety of fronts with potential impact on dental practices.


Dentistry And The Law: Risk Of Employment Discrimination In Job Advertisements, Dan Schulte Jd Jul 2022

Dentistry And The Law: Risk Of Employment Discrimination In Job Advertisements, Dan Schulte Jd

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

Employment discrimination in job advertisements that include religious references, such as statements like "faith-based practice" or symbols like crosses, is a legal concern. Federal and Michigan state laws, particularly the Elliot Larson Civil Rights Act (ELCRA), prohibit discrimination in employment, encompassing various protected classes. ELCRA applies to all employers in Michigan, regardless of their size. Violating ELCRA can lead to legal consequences, including injunctive relief and compensatory damages. Including such references or symbols in job ads can be used as evidence against employers in discrimination claims, even if rejected candidates have lesser qualifications. Publishers of these ads are also at …