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May 14 2019

Examples and cases of age discrimination in the workplace

Recognizing Age Discrimination in the Workplace

By Jeffrey Freedman Employment Discrimination

Over fifty years ago, Congress enacted the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) forbidding employment discrimination against anyone 40 years of age or older. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), age discrimination in the workplace occurs when an employee 40 years or older receives less favorable treatment because…

Apr 30 2019

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Women facing Pregnancy Discrimination in the Workplace

7 Cases of Pregnancy Discrimination in the Workplace

By Jeffrey Freedman Employment Discrimination

When Congress enacted the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978, it amended Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and made it unlawful for employers to take adverse employment actions against pregnant employees. Under the Act, a woman cannot be rejected for a job or promotion, forced to take…

Apr 22 2019

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Veteran Surveillance

By Jeffrey Freedman VA Disability

We know that the SSA is beginning to look at social media profiles to discredit claims. Since President Trump made rooting out fraudulent SSD claims a priority, it is clear the government is looking for more ways to avoid paying benefits to disabled workers. Veteran disability claims have long been…

Apr 02 2019

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Vietnam Vets’ Ongoing Battle for Agent Orange Compensation

By Jeffrey Freedman VA Disability

Currently, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs list of Agent Orange-related diseases includes seven cancers and seven other illnesses for a total of 14 diseases. A Vietnam-era veteran who came into contact with Agent Orange may receive disability compensation or benefits if the VA believes their illness is due to…

Nov 23 2018

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Does Workers’ Compensation Cover Arthritis?

By Jeffrey Freedman Workers Compensation

You may not think that an ailment as common as arthritis could be covered by workers’ compensation. But you have a right to file a claim for arthritis and other conditions if your on-the-job injury reactivates or accelerates your condition. Arthritis is a form of joint inflammation. It is also…

Oct 05 2017

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Know the Difference: Federal vs State Employment Discrimination Laws

By Jeffrey Freedman Employment Discrimination

Federal law establishes the floor for anti-discrimination laws, but many states and cities have more protective language for employees. Federal laws protect against discrimination on the basis of age, disability, national origin, color, religion, and sex. Many states have added to this list of protected categories. California, for example, protects…

Recognizing Age Discrimination in the Workplace

7 Cases of Pregnancy Discrimination in the Workplace

Veteran Surveillance

Vietnam Vets’ Ongoing Battle for Agent Orange Compensation

Does Workers’ Compensation Cover Arthritis?

Know the Difference: Federal vs State Employment Discrimination Laws

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