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Criminal Records and Arrest Discrimination
In certain instances, the law prohibits an employer from making hiring decisions based on a job applicant's criminal history (or the lack thereof) There is no federal law that clearly prohibits an employer from asking about arrest and conviction...
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Violations of the Equal Pay Act
On June 10th 1963, President John F Kennedy signed the Equal Pay Act into law, to prohibit discrimination “on account of sex in the payment of wages by employers engaged in commerce or in the production of goods for commerce” The Equal Pay Act...
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Employee or Applicant Protection Against Retaliation
“Retaliation” in the workplace constitutes of firing, demoting, or harassing workers or applicants because they have complained about employment discrimination based on age, color, disability, race, religion, or sex The practice of retaliation...
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NYPD v. Police Officer Anthony Minoia
On or about January 13, 2010, the Department Advocate's Office charged Police Officer Anthony Minoia with the following allegations of misconduct: Police Officer Anthony Minoia, while on-duty and assigned to the 42nd Precinct, on or about January...
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NYPD Reforms Interacting With the TGNC Community
The LGBT Pride Month is drawing to a close but New York City will continue its observance of lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, and transgender citizens' rights. In accordance with its courtesy, professional, and respect strategy, the New York Police...
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The Zadroga Act: Its Impact on First Responders and Survivors
In January 2011, President Barack Obama signed HR 847 (titled the James L. Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010) that provides for medical monitoring, treatment and compensation for Ground Zero First Responders and residents of lower...
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