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Episode Synopsis
Special Guest - Ward Thrasher, MD, MS, MCP Religion has been a topic argued heavily on both sides. While I agree Religion has a place in our world in society, I do not feel it should be thrusted within the workplace. Ward brings a very interesting perspective to Religion in the workplace. His journey is fairly unique as he has identified himself with three different religions throughout his life; along with brings a legal, professor, and operations mindset to understand why religion should be looked at differently as not being part of the day to day workplace. Today's Podcast PerspectiveBible sitting on a desk - what problems does this cause?Why is it protected? Religion is a choice, a belief Practicing and Freedom to choose but not push it on to other peopleReligion is an ideology - you can change it - unlike other protected classes where you cannot changeIf it's about choice and beliefs - what about other things like sports teams?How did Religion become a federally protected class?Separation Church and StateShould Political Party status be protected?Religion vs Sexual OrientationCompanies can develop employee handbook or code of contact which addresses limitations to bringing religion to the workplaceCould companies develop policies indirectly allowing discriminationProtected class means you can't choose one over the other; but you can't promote discriminationAs a private entity companies can limit employees’ rights but employees have the freedom to not accept those terms. It is when the company enforces the rules on one-person vs anotherSwastika means one thing to some people but it actually represents other things for othersWhat if a company has no policy?Hostile Work Environment argumentStop putting bible verses on your email when applying for a job!There are things you can't ask, but when a candidate or employee volunteers that information it's a topic that can be discussedWhat if Religion prohibits you to work certain hours?GUEST INFORMATION Ward Thrasher https://www.linkedin.com/in/wardthrasher/ GLINTER SOCIAL MEDIA AND CONTACT [email protected] (Email) https://www.michaelglinter.com/podcast-1 (Podcast) http://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelglinter2 (Linked In) #MichaelAGlinter (Twitter) http://www.facebook.com/michael.glinter (Facebook) https://www.youtube.com/c/MichaelGlinter (YouTube) www.michaelglinter.com (Website)
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