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Discrimination against pregnant women remains a continuing problem in the workplace. Employers often presume the worse with respect to employee performance and absenteeism when they find out an employee is expecting. The Pregnancy Discrimination...
There is an old adage that two people you should never lie to are your doctor and your attorney. This is because a comprehensive understanding of your situation and the details surrounding it become critical to the advice given by both individuals. ...
Diabetes is a disease that is protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Advancements in Diabetes treatment have made it possible for many diabetic employees to work without out their co-workers or superiors realizing they suffer from the...
The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) is a new law that has been enacted to protect patient (or patient family member) genetic information. Title I of the is designed to encourage more individuals to participate in genetic...
An employer offering a severance package often slightly eases the pain of a layoff. However, it is important to carefully read the terms of the agreement and understand what they are requesting in lieu of the payment. The following are key...
