Houston Retail Worker Fired for Stopping Thief, A Clash of Values

HOUSTON, TX – A Houston man claims he was dismissed from his job after attempting to thwart a shoplifting incident. The former employee, who worked at an auto parts store, says his actions were driven by a sense of duty, though they ultimately led to his termination. Greg Pinson, a Navy veteran with over two decades of service at Advance Auto Parts, found himself without a job after a confrontation with a suspected thief. Surveillance …

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Obesity as a Protected Class: New York City Mayor Says Yes

On Friday, Mayor Eric Adams of New York City signed a bill that designates obesity as a legally protected class, expanding the scope of anti-discrimination laws in the city. The newly enacted legislation ensures that individuals cannot be discriminated against based on their height and weight when it comes to employment opportunities or access to public housing.