Tag Archives: Discrimination

Prison Medical Contractors Corizon Health & Corizon LLC Settle Disability Discrimination Lawsuit

Corizon, like many private prison operators and contractors, has been the subject of vigorous litigation for years. Read more detail on Recent Products Liability posts –

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Beware Signing Documents that May Hurt Your New Jersey Disability Discrimination Case Down the Road

In a lot of law blogs and other items that come from lawyers and law firms, you’ll probably hear the admonition, “Any time you are signing any legal document, be sure that you understand everything on that document before you … Continue reading

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New Jersey Appellate Court Reinstates Lawsuit Claiming Disability Discrimination Based on Medical Marijuana Use

New Jersey is among the more than half of all U.S. states that allows the possession and use of small amounts of marijuana for medical purposes, under the supervision of a physician. Recreational use is still prohibited by state law, … Continue reading

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RECENT FEDERAL APPELLATE COURT RULING ASSISTS FLORIDA EMPLOYERS IN THEIR DEFENSE AGAINST EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION LAWSUITS

A recent decision from the federal appellate court that decides the legal standards for employment discrimination claims in Florida federal courts made it much easier for employers to defend against employment discrimination lawsuits.  Under federal law, a plaintiff’s burden in … Continue reading

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New York State Law Now Prohibits Discrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity and Gender Expression

The laws of New York state have protected workers from discrimination in employment on the basis of gender identity and gender expression since 2016, thanks to regulations issued by the state’s Division of Human Rights (DHR). New York City’s antidiscrimination … Continue reading

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