Avvo.com - Discrimination Legal Guides http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers-search/discrimination.html Avvo.com - Discrimination Legal Guides Workplace Discrimination: A Basis for Wrongful Termination Claims II http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/workplace-discrimination-a-basis-for-wrongful-termination-claims-1 The Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Americans with Disabilities Act and Civil Rights Act Title VII are federal statutory laws that prohibit discrimination in the workplace. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:53:21 PST What is Discrimination? http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/what-is-discrimination Many employees do not understand the difference between simple bad treatment by an employer and illegal discrimination. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:47:17 PST What to Bring to an Employment Discrimination Consultation with an Employment Attorney http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/what-to-bring-to-an-employment-discrimination-consultation-with-an-employment-attorney This guide describes what to bring with you if you are going to meet with an employment attorney. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:20:08 PDT Federal Employees Employment Discrimination Case Processing Procedures http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/federal-employees-employment-discrimination-case-processing-procedures This guide presents a step by step explanation of procedures available to United States federal government employees who have suffered discrimination in their employment Fri, 27 Nov 2009 22:55:24 PST Winning Retaliation Cases: If You Plan to Protest Discrimination, Protest Loud and Clear http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/winning-retaliation-cases-if-you-plan-to-protest-discrimination-protest-loud-and-clear This guide provides assistance to employees and job applicants who believe they have been discriminated against, and are considering protesting that discrimination, either directly to the employer, or to a public agency such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:23:00 PST How to File a Charge of Employment Discrimination With the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/how-to-file-a-charge-of-employment-discrimination-with-the-equal-employment-opportunity-commission Guidelines for Filing a charge of discrimination with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for violation of federal discrimination laws. It is also advisable to check the laws of your state for any state or local claim filing procedures for violations of state or local laws. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:31:46 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/responding-to-a-charge-of-discrimination-before-the-eeoc-state-or-local-agency Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:59:12 PST Protections for Whistleblowers in the Public Transportation Industry 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 Workplace Discrimination: A Basis for Wrongful Termination Claims http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/workplace-discrimination-a-basis-for-wrongful-termination-claims The Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Americans with Disabilities Act and Civil Rights Act Title VII are federal statutory laws that prohibit discrimination in the workplace. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 08:05:49 PST Is 12 weeks, just 12 weeks? FMLA and Disability Discrimination under California Employment Law http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/is-12-weeks-just-12-weeks-fmla-and-disability-discrimination-under-california-employment-law Common Scenario: An employee is out for a serious medical condition. They go through their designated sick and vacation time and their 12 weeks of Family Medical Leave. Can they then be summarily terminated. Maybe not. One must still consider whether they have a disability. Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:08:50 PDT