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She didn’t turn on her camera. Then she didn’t get the job. Was it discrimination?

by Todd Humber
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A worker didn't turn on her camera during a job interview with Capital Power Corporation in September 2021. She had her reasons — a malfunctioning camera, a swollen eye from a medical condition, no advance notice from HR that video was expected. Fair enough. But when she didn't get the senior adviso...

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Todd Humber is an award-winning workplace journalist who has been covering the HR, employment law, and workplace safety beats for 25 years. He is the publisher and editor-in-chief at HR News Canada, published by North Wall Media.

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