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  • Disability Discrimination Lawyers and the Law  By : Melvin Magadia
    The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 prohibits private companies, state and local governments, employment agencies, and labor unions from disqualifying people with disabilities (PWDs) from seeking employment, promotion, salary increase, as well as other benefits of employment.
  • Equal Rights for Disabled Employees  By : Jinky Belle Abelardo
    There are certain forms of discrimination that is prohibited under the Employment law. The federal law that protects employees from discrimination is the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Law. It does not allow discrimination against age, gender, race, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, pregnancy, and disability discrimination, in the workplace.
  • Fair Opportunity for Disabled Employees  By : Jinky Belle Abelardo
    Now, if unlawful discrimination is practiced by an employer or any entity, a disabled applicant or employee may file a claim. He or she may file it with the local office of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or the anti-discrimination agency of the state where the employee works. In the state of California, this agency would be the Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH).
  • Leash your Dogs so They won’t Bite  By : Jinky Belle Abelardo
    Do you own a dog? Do you keep them leashed, caged, or tied? Or do you allow them to wander at large without any restrictions? If you have been doing the latter, then beware. You may be in violation of a state or federal law, or an implemented statute in your state.

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