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When you were struggling with a hernia, you thought you had no choice but to go through surgery. You had a surgical hernia mesh implanted, and that helped for a long time. Unfortunately, there were complications that developed later on.Hernia mesh complications can be...
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) was enacted in 1967 and it is designed to protect job seekers and employees who are over the age of 40. It recognizes the fact that older workers can sometimes be subjected to discrimination in the workplace, which can...
All employees have a right to be treated fairly in the workplace. They should be judged only on their competencies regarding their ability to do the job that they have been hired to do, rather than any other irrelevant factor.Therefore, a person's gender, sexual...
It's illegal for workers in the United States to be discriminated against because of their religion. Freedom of religion means that you have the right to be able to practice your personal religious beliefs without having to suffer discrimination or harassment in the...
Your son or daughter comes home from school, and you can tell that something is wrong. Maybe it looks like they've been crying. Maybe they're just withdrawn and quiet. You ask them what happened, and eventually you find out that other students have been bullying...
If you or your partner is pregnant, you'll probably be eager to share the happy news with everyone you know. However, you may feel some hesitation or reluctance when it comes to sharing the news with those with whom you work. You may worry that by sharing the news...
There are many kinds of harassment that people can face in the workplace. Whether it's harassment based on race, national origin, gender or some other reason, it's unfair.One of the most significant kinds of harassment in workplaces is sexual harassment. It's a kind...
As a parent, you want your children to grow up healthy and safe. One of the many ways that you can protect your children from abuse and trauma is to educate them about safety when it comes to other people. Adults and even older children can victimize children of all...
The religion you practice should not have any impact on your ability to work and make an income. Unfortunately, however, many people across the United States are denied employment, fired or harassed in their workplace because of their religion.If you have been made to...
Many workers are eligible to take job-protected leave in a number of circumstances. This is because the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) guarantees eligible employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave each year for certain reasons, without the threat of job loss.If...
