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Written by Jon L Gelman
The US Department of Transportation recently held a national summit on the issues arising from distracted driving. The facts presented were certainly convincing that distracted driving is a leading cause of accide Posted about 1 month ago in Workers Compensation. Jurisdiction: Federal 
Written by Alexandra A Filutowski
With unemployment peaking at 9.3% in Washington State, some employers are taking advantage of the economic situation without even knowing it. In an attempt to avoid lay-offs, many employers are cutting costs by either lowering employees’ wages or increasing hours without paying overtime. Posted 3 days ago in Employment / Labor. Jurisdiction: Washington 
Written by Leizer Z Goldsmith
This guide presents a step by step explanation of procedures available to United States federal government employees who have suffered discrimination in their employment 0 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 month ago in Discrimination. Jurisdiction: Federal 
Written by Adam Augustine Carter
The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) prohibits employment discrimination against persons because of their service in a uniformed service. 2 of 5 users found this helpful. Posted 12 months ago in Employee Benefits. Jurisdiction: Federal 
Written by Avvo Staff
Wrongful termination laws protect employees from unfair job dismissal based on discrimination, retaliation, or other illegal reasons. 6 of 8 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Wrongful Termination. Jurisdiction: Federal 
Written by Nicholas W. Woodfield
The Fair Labor Standards Act establishes minimum wage and overtime standards to protect employees nationwide. 3 of 5 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Employment / Labor. Jurisdiction: Federal
Written by Avvo Staff
Federal and state laws prohibit racial discrimination in any aspect of employment. Posted about 1 year ago in Discrimination. Jurisdiction: Federal
Written by Avvo Staff
An employer can’t terminate an employee for using FMLA leave or for opposing unlawful practices related to FMLA. 3 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Employment / Labor. Jurisdiction: Federal
Written by Avvo Staff
Wrongful termination laws in Washington State are the state laws that, along with federal laws, protect employees from unfair job dismissal practices. 0 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Wrongful Termination. Jurisdiction: Federal
Written by Avvo Staff
Filing a wrongful termination complaint with a government agency is a way for an employee to seek relief after an illegal dismissal. 1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Wrongful Termination. Jurisdiction: Federal
Written by Avvo Staff
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
Written by Avvo Staff
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
Written by Avvo Staff
Wrongful termination based on an employee’s health condition is prohibited in many cases by the ADA and the FMLA. 3 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Wrongful Termination. Jurisdiction: Federal
Written by Avvo Staff
Pregnancy job discrimination is prohibited by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and the FMLA. 1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Discrimination. Jurisdiction: Federal
Written by Avvo Staff
Federal and state laws prohibit age discrimination in any aspect of employment. Posted about 1 year ago in Discrimination. Jurisdiction: Federal
Written by Avvo Staff
Wrongful termination occurs when your employer breaks an employment agreement with you, violates an employment or anti-discrimination law, or fires you in retaliation for whistle-blowing or for filing a sexual harassment or workers' compensation claim. 9 of 10 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Wrongful Termination.
Written by Avvo Staff
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 
Written by Jason M. Zuckerman
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. Posted 2 months ago in Employment / Labor. Jurisdiction: Federal
Written by Jason M. Zuckerman
Are whistleblowers in the airline industry protected from retaliation? Posted 2 months ago in Employment / Labor. Jurisdiction: Federal
Written by Avvo Staff
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 |
