Attorney Meghan Deutsch-Blanco reached a settlement on behalf of a wrongfully terminated North Carolina railroad worker this month. The railroad agreed to pay for violating the Americans with Disabilities Act or “ADA.” The ADA is the law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in many areas of public life. In the workplace, the ADA requires […]
Disability Discrimination
CJG is sponsor of Disability Rights awards event
On Wednesday, November 7, Disability Rights NC held its 2012 Champions for Equality and Justice awards event. CJG was proud to be a platinum-level sponsor, because we are aware that people with disabilities often face discrimination and sadly, sometimes become victims of crime. The three honorees were: Jeremy Donohue, who advocates on behalf of persons […]
EEOC sees increase in discrimination claims
In the past year, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has seen 7.2 % in discrimination claims being filed with agency. Coverage here. The EEOC handles charges under Title VII, the ADA, the ADEA, the Equal Pay Act, and GINA. EEOC Chair Jacqueline A. Berrien stated, “Discrimination continues to be a substantial problem for too many job […]