If you followed President Trump’s recent State of the Union address, you heard him say that unemployment for Americans with disabilities has reached an all-time low. This assertion, although technically correct, is gravely misleading. True, the unemployment rate for people with disabilities is at a record low of nine percent….
A jury in Delaware has found that a Kentucky Fried Chicken franchisee must pay a former employee over $1.5 million for workplace discrimination that ultimately made her unable to breastfeed her child. Autumn Lampkins filed the suit in U.S. District Court, alleging that her co-workers and supervisors at KFC and…
The Department of Veterans Affairs will now be forced to identify how many troops have been exposed to radioactive debris stemming from a 1966 plane crash, thanks to the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. In January 1966, a B-52 crashed into a KC-135 off the coast of…
From its inception, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) has generated debate concerning which individuals it actually covers. Some have argued that the law, which prohibits discrimination against people 40 years old and over, covers both people who are currently employed as well as people seeking employment, and others…
Congress passed sweeping legislation in August 2017 to overhaul the veteran disability appeals process. Now that legislation is about to be put in place. Starting next month, veterans whose disability claims are denied will have new, streamlined options to appeal the initial decision. Veterans will now have three options for…
Many states now allow marijuana use for medical reasons, and others are exploring permissible recreational use. Since this is largely unchartered territory where driving is concerned, many policymakers are considering how to address issues of driving under the influence of cannabis. To be sure, cannabis alters behavior, and that, unquestionably,…
Drones, once limited to science fiction, are now everywhere. People enjoy them recreationally, and some companies use them to deliver packages. But drones equipped with cameras pose risks to privacy and security for unsuspecting individuals. In October 2017, Pennsylvania governor Tom Wolf signed a bill into law that provides warranted…
Jeffrey Freedman Attorneys, PLLC was ranked as a tier one law firm. It’s an honor to be listed in the 2019 US News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firm” rankings. Thank you to all of our clients, colleagues, and friends who made this possible! …
Dear Mr. Grover, This letter is to formally thank you for all your hard work and dedication in assisting me in my Social Security Claim. Also, I wish to thank your assistant, Lucy. Her professionalism and timely responses made this process much easier and less stressful. My wife is finally straightening out….
The Disability Committee of the Bar Association of Erie County (BAEC) recently hosted a presentation from officers of the Office of Hearings Operations (OHO) to update attorneys who handle Social Security Disability (SSD). Michael Devlin, Hearing Office Chief Administrative Law Judge, and Mark Starosielec, Hearing Office Director, spoke to attorneys…
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