Whistleblowers and Employee Rights Under The Families First Coronavirus Response Act and Related Safety Measures

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act went into effect as of April 1, 2020. A company’s obligations to employees generally requires expanded Family Medical Leave for company’s employing fewer than 500. Employers may not discharge, discipline, or otherwise discriminate against any employee who takes expanded family and medical leave under the Families First Coronavirus Act.…

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Quick Reference Guide To The Americans With Disabilities Act Of 1990 (ADA)

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) makes it illegal for employers to discriminate against an eligible employee with a disability.  The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces the ADA which also covers disability discrimination in arenas besides the workplace, such as telecommunications, transportation, public accommodations, and government offices. The ADA is a…

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