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Employment discrimination based on an employee’s medical condition is prohibited in many cases by the ADA and the FMLA. 5 of 6 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Discrimination. Jurisdiction: Federal
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An employer may terminate an employee accused of sexual harassment as a corrective action to prevent further harassment. 0 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Sexual Harassment. Jurisdiction: Federal
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The NLRA provides for workers' rights to organize and participate in labor unions. If you are a victim of unfair labor practices, or you would like to form or decertify a union, contact your regional National Labor Relations Board office. 2 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Employment / Labor.
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Although there is no federal law that prevents employment discrimination based on sexual orientation, several states, cities, and counties have their own anti-discriminatory laws. Posted about 1 year ago in Discrimination. Jurisdiction: Federal
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An employee must file for workers’ compensation to receive benefits to cover medical care, lost wages, and other related costs. 1 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Workers Compensation. Jurisdiction: Federal
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Health care law encompasses federal laws governing health insurance programs and state laws that preserve patients' rights. 2 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Health Care.
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School employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, disability, or age is illegal under federal law. 1 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Discrimination. Jurisdiction: Federal
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Workers’ compensation insurance rates are calculated using a formula that takes in to account the type of companies buying the insurance and their employees’ pay scales. Posted about 1 year ago in Workers Compensation. Jurisdiction: Federal
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Federal laws cover many types of employment discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of age, race, disability, pregnancy, national origin, religious beliefs, and sex. 1 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Discrimination. Jurisdiction: Federal
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City employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, disability, or age is illegal under federal law. Posted about 1 year ago in Discrimination. Jurisdiction: Federal
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An employee may be entitled to employment discrimination damages, such as back pay or job reinstatement, if an employer is found guilty of an act of discrimination. 4 of 4 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Discrimination. Jurisdiction: Federal
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Labor laws protect both workers and employers from unfair practices and treatment. 4 of 7 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Employment / Labor.
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Wrongful termination based on age is the illegal dismissal of an employee because he or she is 40 or older. 2 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Wrongful Termination. Jurisdiction: Federal 
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If you are a railroad employee who was injured on the job, you have the right to request compensation for medical bills, loss of wages, and other suffering caused by the injury. 0 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Personal Injury.
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The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is the federal organization in charge of enforcing federal job discrimination. There are a number of laws protected by the EEOC. Posted about 1 year ago in Discrimination. Jurisdiction: Federal
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You can appeal a workers’ compensation claim to the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals within 60 days of your notice of decision. Posted about 1 year ago in Workers Compensation. Jurisdiction: Washington
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Payroll taxes are state and federal taxes employers withhold from workers' paychecks, and then turn over to tax agencies. Examples of payroll taxes include workers’ compensation, social security, Medicare, and unemployment insurance. 0 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Tax. Jurisdiction: Federal
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An employment discrimination settlement is the final legal agreement that resolves all issues of a discrimination charge. 7 of 8 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Discrimination. Jurisdiction: Federal
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You may start a class action lawsuit if you feel you and many others have been harmed in a similar way, or you may receive a notice that a class-action lawsuit has been started relating to some harm you may have suffered. 1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago.
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The many benefits of incorporating a business far outweigh any paperwork or “red tape” you might face in the incorporation process. 1 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Corporate / Incorporation. |
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