Many of us receive our health insurance benefits through
our employment, or through our spouse's employer. What happens
to your health benefits if you are laid off, or if your
spouse dies, or if you divorce? The Consolidated Omnibus
Reconciliation Act of 1986 (COBRA) entitles employees and
their dependents covered More...
Penalties for Violating OSHA Rules
If an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
compliance and safety officer conducts a workplace inspection
that reveals safety hazards, typically citations and penalties
will be issued to the employer. Citations and penalties
are not issued immediately after an inspection; they are
mailed to the employer at a later date. More...
The
ADA and "Reasonable Accommodation"
In 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed
with the intent to remedy discrimination against the disabled,
especially in employment. The ADA defines disability as
a "physical or mental impairment" that substantially
limits one or more "major life activities," i.e.
reading, walking, lifting, learning, hearing, etc. Ability
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Workplace
Discrimination & Sex
Federal law prohibits most employers from discriminating
against an employee because of gender. Employees must be
given equal work opportunities and evaluated equally for
job positions, promotions or layoffs. Gender & Job Status
An employer subject to the anti-discrimination laws is not
permitted to: Segregate employees by gender Make decisions
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Employee's Damages for Discrimination Under the
ADA
If an employer unlawfully discriminates against a disabled
worker and is found liable, the employee may be entitled
to specific types of compensation under the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA makes it unlawful to discriminate
in employment against a qualified individual with a disability.
The ADA also outlaws More...
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