discrimination
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“The policy changes and reporting to which the companies agreed are important steps in ensuring a workplace free of discrimination,” she said in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times
The Stanford School of Medicine prohibits “unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law,” a spokeswoman said.
Stanford spokesperson Cecilia Arradaza said the medical school “prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.”
From Los Angeles Times
It says the changes are intended to protect people facing "extreme and oppressive" discrimination and to prevent exploitation and trafficking.
From BBC
Acuña used the judgment from his lawsuit to fund a foundation to help people who experienced employment discrimination in higher education.
From Los Angeles Times
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