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Florida wrongful discharge law
Florida law does not recognize a “wrongful termination” or "wrongful discharge" claim, at least by that name. Florida is an at-will state, which means that an employer may fire, demote, hire, prom... applies to Florida

Overview of Unlawful Employment Discrimination
Unlawful employment discrimination means adverse treatment of employees motivated by the employees' age, sex, race, creed, religion, national origin, disability, veterans status or other protected cla... applies to All States

Summary of ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA)
On September 25, 2008, President Bush signed the ADA Amendment Act (ADAAA) into law. It's effective date is January 1, 2009. The U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives both unanimously pass... applies to All States

Employee Benefits Overview
As a result of the employment relationship, employees are entitled to certain benefits, such as retirement and disability compensation, as a matter of law. In addition, once an employer decides to off... applies to All States

Americans with Disabilities Act
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities. 42 USC 12101 et seq. A qualified individual with a disability is an individual with ... applies to All States

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do disability discrimination settlement cases have to pay taxes
Disability discrimination applies to California  ·  1 answer

EEOC Discrimination Disability/Retaliating
Off 5 months for work injury/Disability. EEOC sent charge of discrimination of disability and retaliation just based of the termination letter I was given. After 3 days back to work I “ voluntary re... applies to Minnesota  ·  0 answers

I was on short term disability due to a cancer. My short term disability ended in February and I was put on long term disability not able to return to work yet. I will be 58 in August. I have worked for this company for 14 yrs. I think they have retired m
Is this discrimination? applies to New York  ·  1 answer

What are the limits of damages for disability discrimination in FL against a state agency?
What are the limits of damages for disability discrimination (failure to promote) in Florida against a state agency? I understand FL law caps it at like $200,000 and doesn't allow for punitive damages... applies to Florida  ·  0 answers

Would it be discrimination due to disability?
I lost my job over 3 months ago and was told in the meeting that once I complete my outpatient program that I would be rehire. I have completed the program and reapplied but nothing. I did my part but... applies to Maryland  ·  0 answers

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