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Ugnė Lazauskaitė

Boss Put On Leave For Allegedly Prioritizing Candidates’ Qualifications Over Gender Identity

A controversy over diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) has surfaced within the Oregon Department of Forestry, after an official was placed on administrative leave for his hiring choices.

Megan Donecker, the former DEI strategy officer within the department, had filed a formal complaint against her boss Mike Shaw.

She accused him of looking beyond gender and identity while hiring and choosing candidates that were most qualified for the job.

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