http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers-search/administrative-law.html Avvo.com - Administrative Law Legal Guides http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/protections-for-whistleblowing-about-consumer-product-safety On August 14, 2008, Congress enacted the Consumer Product Safety Commission Reform Act (CPSC Reform Act), which includes a retaliation provision prohibiting manufacturers, private labelers, distributors, and retailers from retaliating against an employee. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 10:57:33 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/protections-for-whistleblowers-in-the-public-transportation-industry In August 2007, President Bush signed The Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 ("9/11 Act"). Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:26:48 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/whistleblower-protection-airline-industry Are whistleblowers in the airline industry protected from retaliation? Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:59:37 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/what-can-i-do-about-tenant-discrimination If you have reason to believe you have been discriminated against with regards to the rental of property, you may have a case against the Landlord or Property Manager. This guide helps you understand what to do when confronted with rental discrimination. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:38:55 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/what-do-i-need-to-know-about-boxing--mma-law This is a brief article on what you need to know if you are a fighter, official, promoter, coach, or whistleblower involved in amateur mixed martial arts or boxing in the State of California. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:33:12 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/what-happens-after-my-social-security-hearing It often takes a few months to receive a decision from the judge. It is very unusual for a judge to announce a decision at the hearing. Thu, 21 May 2009 16:43:02 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/if-you-are-denied-social-security-disability-benefits Many people do not get benefits when they first apply, but don't be discouraged. You can many times get benefits by appealing and having a Social Security hearing. Thu, 21 May 2009 16:43:02 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/applying-for-social-security-disability-and-ssi To get benefits from the DIB or SSI disability programs you must show you are "disabled." "Disabled" means that a physical and/or mental impairment or impairments keep you from working any regular, paying job. Your disability must have lasted or be expected to last for at least 12 months. Thu, 21 May 2009 16:43:01 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/importance-of-functional-capacity-evaluations-fce-with-ssdi-claims You've all heard about the difficulty of getting on disability through the Social Security Administration. You can make it a lot easier on yourself provided you understand the rules that govern SSDI claims and how to use them to your advantage - which is why many people get lawyers to assist them. Thu, 21 May 2009 16:42:02 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/uniformed-services-employment-reemployment-rights-act The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) prohibits employment discrimination against persons because of their service in a uniformed service. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:43:47 PST