Covered by the Disability Discrimination Act If you’re wondering what illnesses are covered by the disability discrimination Act, you’re not alone. The ADA protects people with disabilities and mental illnesses from discrimination in employment. If you have a disability, it is essential that you receive reasonable accommodations at work. These accommodations can range from changes…
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Electric Bike Accident Lawyer NYC
Bike Accident Lawyer NYC An experienced Electric Bike Accident Lawyer in NYC can help you determine how to proceed following an e-bike accident. The impact of an e-bike accident can be serious, resulting in significant medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Hiring an attorney experienced in e-bike accidents can help you understand your…
Charged with a misdemeanor criminal offense in the District of Columbia, now what?
The first question to ask yourself is whether you are charged with a misdemeanor or a felony. A misdemeanor is any criminal offense where you face less than 1 year in jail. A felony is a criminal offense where you face more than a year in jail. In Washington, DC, misdemeanors are prosecuted by 2…
Common weapons for defense
I would think that everyone knows about owning a firearm for self defense. They are great if you have it on hand when you need it. However, in my experience, that is often not the case. Usually the violence just breaks out or breaks out instantly and without warning. Most martial arts teach different types…
5 things divorcing parents need to know
When you had your child or children, your life changed from focusing on yourself to suddenly having to consider how all of your life choices would affect the children. That’s the way it should be. What is in the best interest of the child should always be the parents’ top priority, especially when considering divorce….
3 Alternatives to Asking a Job Applicant About Their Salary History
On September 29, 2019, Illinois passed a new law that prohibits employers from asking job applicants about their salary history. The law also allows employees to discuss their pay and benefits with colleagues, a practice employers often frown upon. These measures are intended to help close the gender pay gap and eliminate pay inequality. The…
Do not move! Until you get permission to move in with your children
In days gone by, families generally stayed in the same geographic area for generations. In recent years, however, people have become progressively more mobile. Whether due to a job transfer, military orders, or just a change of pace, parents with physical custody of their children often need to move to a different part of their…
Mediation and Harry Potter: mediators are like magic wands
As fans of the Harry Potter series, my wife and I were excited for the release of the final film, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2. We made an appointment, bought our tickets, and were magically transported into the fantastical world of wizards, witches and muggles for about 2 hours. It felt…
Definition of murder under Florida law
The definition of murder according to Florida Law Makers. In Florida, everyone involved in a fatal robbery is equally guilty of first degree murder, whether or not they were responsible for the death. The case of Jennifer Mee, who rose to fame as a teenager as Hiccup Girl when she suffered from incurable hiccups, is…
Rhode Island Child Support Law FAQs: Day Care, Overtime, Modification, College, Termination
1) What if my child’s father works overtime? Will overtime be included in child support? There is no standard law or rule in Rhode Island regarding whether or not the non-displacement parent’s overtime will be used to calculate child support. A judge in Rhode Island consistently rules that overtime compensation cannot be used to calculate…