workers is 55 years old and had heart bypass surgery about six months ago. He
wants to come back to work, but you are concerned that he will not be able to
handle the job’s physical tasks. What should you do? What are you prohibited
from doing? What laws apply in this case?
2. Many companies in the U.S. have recently put an end to
the practice of giving an annual employee Christmas party due to complaints by
employees with non-Christian religious backgrounds or spiritual values who
claimed the Christmas party was a discriminatory employment practice. These
employees argued that the employer who celebrated by paying for an employee
Christmas party favored Christianity over other religions and belief systems.
Do you think non-Christian employees are treated illegally or unethically when
the employer decides to give a Christmas party for all the employees? Why? What
would be a reasonable accommodation that an employer could make to satisfy both
the Christian and non-Christian employees?
