Discrimination on the Job

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Americans with Disabilities Act- A Guide for People with Disabilities Seeking Employment

The ADA says that individuals with disabilities who want to work and are qualified to work must have an equal opportunity to work. Find out how this may affect you. More »

by: Social Security Administration, EEOC, and US Dept. of Justice


You and the Law: Employment Discrimination

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age and handicap. Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, an employer cannot: More »


Arizona's New Minimum Wage Law

On November 8th, 2006, Arizona voters passed a law to raise the state minimum wage. Read about how this law affects you.

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by: William E. Morris Institute for Justice


Questions

Question: my fiance had to quit her job due to harrasment that has now caused long term effects and has caused her depression to progress. She was not only sexually harrassed by her coworker but also talked down to made fun of and harrassed by her boss. who should we contact in order to bring a law suit against them? and its been a month or so since she quit , so do we still have a shot?
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Question: I work at an Insurance company, one of the account executive offended me and made me feel incompetent of my job just because Im an Asian. I feel that they are being prejudice. Is this ground for lawsuit of discrimination act?
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Question: CAN A COWORKER MAKE DESCRININATING REMARKS,ABOUT RACES
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Question: Is it legal for my employer to offer health benefits to same-sex commited partners but not to opposite-sex commited partners?
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Question: I went to the EEOC to discuss my seperation with my employers. They agreed it was unfair but could not help me because we didn't have over 16 employees in the office.(only 9) They suggested I contact an attorney, however when contacting those on the list I was given they all wanted a consultation fee of 300. or more. Is there an attorney I would talk to just to see what my rights are at no charge. I am still un-employed after 6 months!
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