physical abilities test
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Madison’s Physical Abilities Test Upheld by Seventh Circuit
The Seventh Circuit has upheld a physical abilities test used by the Madison Fire Department despite the fact it creates…
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Women Claim Cleveland Fire Department’s Hiring Process is Discriminatory
Two women who failed the Cleveland Fire Department’s physical abilities test in 2017, have filed suit alleging gender discrimination. Yolanda…
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Fire Law Roundup for April 17, 2023
In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for April 17, 2023, Brad and Curt discuss the arrest of a woman…
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Madison Physical Abilities Test Upheld as Non-Discriminatory Against Women
The US District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin has ruled that the City of Madison did not unlawfully…
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Posting Physical Abilities Test Results To Shame Employees
Today’s burning question: Our firefighters have to take a physical ability test twice a year. The fire chief posts the…
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Female Medics Sue Chicago Fire For Sex Discrimination
Twelve female paramedics who were discharged or suspended by the Chicago Fire Department have filed suit against the City of…
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Utah Captain Sues For Gender and Disability Discrimination
A Utah fire captain who was terminated after she was unable to take a physical abilities test for medical reasons,…
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Chicago Settles Sex Discrimination Suit Over Abilities Test
A settlement has been announced in the 2011 gender discrimination case involving the Chicago Fire Department. The suit, Vasich…
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Another Gender Discrimination Suit For Chicago Fire
Twenty African-American female applicants to the Chicago Fire Department who are already plaintiffs in two other discrimination suits against the…
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