PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT PLANS: WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE PLACED ON A PIP
May 19, 2021
For many employees being placed on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) could be frightening as they could be uncertain as to what it means. It is important that you, as an employee, know what your ri...
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WHAT TO FOCUS ON WHEN RECEIVING YOUR SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
May 04, 2021
A settlement is an agreement between disputing parties that is reached either before or after court action begins, and essentially marks the conclusion of your civil claim. WHAT IS A SETTLEMENT? A set...
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THE IMPORTANCE OF AFFIDAVITS FOR IMMIGRATION CASES
May 04, 2021
An affidavit is a written statement made under the affiant’s sworn oath to be true. In immigration cases, an affidavit is used along with witness statements to prove the truthfulness and certainty of ...
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Proving Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Mar 23, 2021
Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. WHAT IS SEXUAL HARASSMENT? Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that violates Ti...
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Reopening Your Immigration Case: Based on Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Mar 09, 2021
One of the possible reasons, or basis, for reopening your case is ineffective assistance of counsel. This claim essentially tells the Immigration Court that they should revisit your case because you h...
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DACA Update
Sep 09, 2020
DACA, which protects approximately 650,000 immigrants, has been upheld by the Supreme Court and remains in effect. WHAT IS DACA? Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is legislation enacted by...
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Wearing a BLM Pin in the Workplace
Aug 28, 2020
While a majority of American employers have expressed solidarity with the Black Lives Matter ("BLM") movement, there are several that hesitate to allow employees to overtly express their support for t...
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Pregnancy Discrimination - Steps You Can Take to Protect Yourself
Jun 17, 2020
Pregnancy Discrimination happens every day, learn your rights to be able to protect your employment. WHAT IS PREGNANCY DISCRIMINATION? According to the US. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EE...
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Supreme Court ruled "An employer who fires an individual for being Transgender violates Title VII"
Jun 15, 2020
In a six to three decision the Supreme Court ruled that "An employer who fires an individual for being transgender violates Title VII." The Supreme Court further went on to generate a rule stating tha...
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Healthcare workers have a high risk of contracting the virus because of their exposure to COVID-19.
Apr 01, 2020
During this Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak healthcare workers serve a vital role in providing medical care to those who are victims of this virus. Nevertheless, healthcare workers have a high risk of...
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