Survival kit: Discrimination charges

This kit contains a collection of our most compelling articles to help you address discrimination charges before they get out of control.

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Firefighting and pregnancy: What chiefs must know
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Being ill-prepared for things like firefighter pregnancy and breastfeeding hurts a department's ability to attract the best firefighters and stay out of court
When is a racial slur OK?
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The answer of course is never; here are the four steps to clean up your department's language and reduce its risk of lawsuit
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Cornrows and ink: a fire chief's grooming-standard minefield
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A 'my way or the highway' grooming standard won't cut it in today's world; here's a look at why fire chiefs need to navigate this minefield with care
Diversity in the fire service: The fear factor
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It is not acceptable to use the excuse, "Well, we've always acted this way, so either get used to it or leave"