| Disparate Impact Claims under Title VII |
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| Under Title VII it is unlawful for an employer to discriminate against an employee or applicant on the basis of basis of sex, race, color, religion, and national origin. This means that employers may not fire, refuse to hire, demote, or take other adverse employment action against an employee or applicant because of his or her sex, race, color, religion, or national origin. More... |
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| Sick Leave and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 |
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| Americans with Disabilities Act Overview More... |
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| Disabilities-Related Pre-Employment Screening |
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| The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) was passed to protect most American workers from discrimination on the basis of disabilities. Under the ADA, employers may not deny employment to or take adverse employment action against disabled employees who can perform the essential functions of their jobs with reasonable accommodation. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is tasked with enforcing the ADA. More... |
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| Department of Labor Alien Labor Certification Overview |
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| Background More... |
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| Unemployment Benefits -- General Issues |
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| In addition to the Social Security program established to assist retired and disabled individuals, the Social Security Act of 1935 included a provision for a federal/state unemployment insurance program. This program provides payments to individuals who have lost their jobs, typically through no fault of their own. These payments, which are subject to certain eligibility requirements and are paid for through employer payroll taxes. More... |
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