Re: Ethics and Morals in Web Design

One angle that has not been mentioned yet is the sensibilities of staff. We 
have some very good people working here, and retaining them is a high 
priority. As a result whenever we are approached by a client that may stray 
into an area that will make them uncomfortable (for example soft-porn, or 
religion), I ask them, privately, if they would be uncomfortable or not 
working on this or that job. If they express any doubt, I do not take on 
the client.

There may also be a liability issue here, at least in Canada, with 
harassment. Is  it possible that forcing a staff member to work on 
something that is objectionable to them on moral or personal grounds may 
constitute harassment, either sexual, racial, religious, or just plain 
wrongful dismissal?

That's one for the lawyers to debate.

Cheers

Kevin Jackson

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Biz-Zone Internet Group Inc.
Web developers, publishers and consultants.
http://www.biz-zone.com/ - Mailto:kevin(at)biz-zone.com
Phone: (905)640-8441 - Fax: (905)640-0934

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