Philadelphia Discrimination Lawyers: What is the Americans With Disabilities Act?

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 is a civil rights law prohibiting discrimination against disabled individuals in every aspect of public life. The ADA affords individuals with disabilities access to employment, education, transportation, state and government services, telecommunications, and locations available to the general public. The ADA is organized into five sections, each [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2017/03/10/philadelphia-discrimination-lawyers-americans-disabilities-act/

Philadelphia Health Care Lawyers: Stark Regulations and Requiring Referrals

The federal government passed regulations named after Congressman Pete Stark that aim to reduce the risk of conflict of interest when a physician refers a patient to another facility for additional care. Self-referral is the practice of referring a patient to a facility where the physician has a financial interest. The physician may be part owner [ ] The post Philadelphia Health Care Lawyers: Stark Regulations and Requiring Referrals appeared first on Discrimlaw Healthcare.
http://www.healthcarelawfirm.net/2017/03/08/philadelphia-health-care-lawyers-stark-regulations/

Philadelphia Health Care Lawyers: Stark Regulations and Requiring Referrals

The federal government passed regulations named after Congressman Pete Stark that aim to reduce the risk of conflict of interest when a physician refers a patient to another facility for additional care. Self-referral is the practice of referring a patient to a facility where the physician has a financial interest. The physician may be part owner [ ] The post Philadelphia Health Care Lawyers: Stark Regulations and Requiring Referrals appeared first on Discrimlaw NJ.
http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2017/03/08/philadelphia-health-care-lawyers-stark-regulations/

Philadelphia Pregnancy Discrimination Lawyers: Steps to Take If You Have Experienced Discrimination

Pregnancy discrimination in the workplace is not uncommon. Discrimination may be claimed when a woman suffers an adverse employment action such as not getting hired, not being promoted, or being denied benefits because of an existing or a planned pregnancy. The first step in dealing with discrimination due to a pregnancy, childbirth, or related matters [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2017/03/07/philadelphia-pregnancy-discrimination-lawyers-discrimination/

South Jersey Employment Lawyers: Increased Penalties for Employment Law Violations

Continuing a recent trend, the Department of Labor (DOL) and the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) have raised the penalties for violations of employment laws. The Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act was passed in November 2015, kick starting the recent increases. The Act requires federal agencies to adjust civil monetary penalties [ ] The post South Jersey Employment Lawyers: Increased Penalties for Employment Law Violations appeared first on Discrimlaw NJ.
http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2017/03/03/south-jersey-employment-lawyers-penalties-employment-law-violations/

Philadelphia Qui Tam Lawyers: Tips for Whistleblowers

The federal False Claims Act allows private individuals with knowledge of fraud to bring a suit on behalf of the federal government. The “whistleblower” in a qui tam lawsuit is entitled to a substantial reward if the case recovers funds for the government. If you are considering a qui tam lawsuit here are some important [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2017/03/02/philadelphia-qui-tam-lawyers-whistleblowers/

Montgomery County Employment Lawyers: Breastfeeding Discrimination

Breastfeeding is touted as the best method for feeding infants, yet until recent laws were enacted, breastfeeding mothers faced public and workplace discrimination. Before the passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2010, if a breastfeeding mother needed to express milk while at work, she had two difficult options. Either she waited until she [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2017/03/01/montgomery-county-employment-lawyers-breastfeeding-discrimination/