Drug and alcohol abuse & the ADA
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Drug use and alcoholism are protected disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), so television and radio stations must make reasonable accommodations for such employees. Regarding alcohol use, stations may prohibit use at work and prohibit working while intoxicated, but termination of employees must be based on job performance. Drug use can be grounds for termination, but accommodations must be made for recovering users and users in treatment programs. Under the ADA, employment cannot be denied based on past use of drugs or alcohol.
Publication Name: Broadcasting and the Law
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0161-5823
Year: 1995
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Of hacks and TK: tell the suits a mushroom is no wafflebottom
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The title of Wren's book, 'Hacks' itself is explained. It means 'foreign correspondent' and its derivation from 'hackney horses' is given. TK means 'to come' used when a journalist must pause to look up a detail. Other terms explained include 'wafflebottom' meaning a communications engineer.
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
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ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1996
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Gym dandy
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Women work out because they want to improve the way they look in public, even at the gym. Some manufacturers have developed cosmetics, perfumes and hair care products designed for women who exercise.
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
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ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1997
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