Employment Discrimination Archives - Jeffrey Freedman Attorneys PLLC

Jul 15 2019

Is the EEOC Closing Cases Without Investigating Them?

By Jeffrey Freedman Employment Discrimination

The short answer is, yes, the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is closing an increasing number of cases without investigation them. The reason why is growing in complexity. At the most basic level, the EEOC does not have enough money to investigate every claim it receives. Although the…

May 14 2019

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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…

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…

Jul 11 2012

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Thinking Home Business or Office? Better think about ADA regulations

By Jeffrey Freedman Employment Discrimination

by Brad Davidzik Article as appeared in the July 8th issue of The Buffalo Homefinder Many people dream about opening a small business out of their home or converting an older home for office or retail use. Buffalo offers a prime example where many grand structures have been refitted to…

Employment Discrimination

Is the EEOC Closing Cases Without Investigating Them?

Recognizing Age Discrimination in the Workplace

7 Cases of Pregnancy Discrimination in the Workplace

Know the Difference: Federal vs State Employment Discrimination Laws

Thinking Home Business or Office? Better think about ADA regulations

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