Is it possible that what's happening is this... his current job is okay as WFH

Apr 24, 2024
12:15:03pm

StantonMac Monkey see monkey do

but the promotion he seeks would require him to be in the office more, and they are telling him if he wants to be considered for the promotion, he'll need to come in to the office more?

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StantonMac

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Time

HR question - is it considered discrimination if company is allowing

gp232

Apr 24, 11:53am

I am not a lawyer, but I don’t think working location is a protected class.

DKN

Apr 24, 11:56am

If he could show it was because of his race or gender, maybe.

TheWanderer

Apr 24, 11:57am

How old is your son?

Mike Honcho

Apr 24, 11:57am

what exactly do you think they are discriminating against?

Cougarclaw

Apr 24, 12:03pm

Promotion? What is this wizardry of which you speak? Never heard of that.

Mitty

Apr 24, 12:06pm

New title, more work, extra slice of pizza in the breakroom

COUGND

Apr 24, 12:07pm

Are they same job description and job level?

arizonacougarfan

Apr 24, 12:07pm

yes and I would say my son's is "bigger" as it is with their largest client.

gp232

Apr 24, 1:11pm

Chances are they have some concerns, whether about his work quality or time spent working, and want to keep close watch.

Division Bell

Apr 24, 12:08pm

Considering where someone physically lives or work to make employment decisions is not legal discrimination, no.

cougXor

Apr 24, 12:10pm

Is it possible that what's happening is this... his current job is okay as WFH

StantonMac

Apr 24, 12:15pm

agree and seems like that is what they are holding over him. Note that the

gp232

Apr 24, 1:16pm

There are better jobs out there. Just tell him to move along

OldFogey

Apr 24, 1:21pm

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