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EX-UPS driver's pregnancy bias claim at high court
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2014/12/02 14:15
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Peggy Young only has to look at her younger daughter to be reminded how long she has fought United Parcel Service over its treatment of pregnant employees, and why.
Young was pregnant with Triniti, who's now 7 years old, when UPS told Young that she could not have a temporary assignment to avoid lifting heavy packages, as her doctor had ordered.
"They told me basically to go home and come back when I was no longer pregnant," Young said in an interview with The Associated Press. "I couldn't believe it."
She sued the Atlanta-based package-delivery company for discriminating against pregnant women. She lost two rounds in lower courts, but the Supreme Court will hear her case Wednesday.
The 42-year-old Young, who lives in Lorton, Virginia, said her persistence is not only for herself. "I am fighting for my two daughters and I'm fighting for women who want to start a family and provide for the family at the same time," she said.
UPS spokeswoman Kara Gerhardt Ross said the law is on the company's side. "UPS did not intentionally discriminate," Ross said.
The outcome could have wide-ranging effects.
Three-quarters of women entering the workforce today will become pregnant at least once while employed, and many will work throughout their pregnancies, employment discrimination expert Katherine Kimpel wrote in a court brief. Some will experience complications or physical effects that cause them to ask their employers for a change of duties or other modifications, Kimpel said. |
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North Carolina Worker's Compensation & Social Security Disability
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2014/12/02 14:13
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We at DiRusso & DiRusso have been helping those in our area with legal
need for the past 23 years. Located near Mount Airy, North Carolina,
we are grateful for the citizens of Surry County for consistently
choosing us for legal representation. Our staff takes pride in this
distinction and we believe it is wise that our clients chose local
counsel.
Unlike firms in the larger cities, it is important to us that our
clients speak directly with DiRusso and DiRusso, not assistants or
paralegals. This local touch extends to our knowledge of the local
employers, local court officials, and local employers. It is of upmost
importance that we are available to you and sensitive to the needs of
the area.
In addition to being local, we also have the expertise and resources
to advocate for you, no matter who you're going against. We at DiRusso
and DiRusso are here to listen compassionately about the difficult
time you may be having, while also being solution-oriented. Our
attorneys are dedicated to representing their clients, and nobody
else. We will provide you with current rules, cases, and codes to keep
you up to date with the law.
Call us today to speak with an attorney regarding your case. Your
initial consultation concerning Personal Injury, Social Security Disability, and Workers' Compensation is always free.
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Divorce Litigation and Child Custody & Visitation in Northern Virginia
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2014/11/25 10:28
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The Law Offices of Tenecia P. Reid is dedicated to providing outstanding and creative legal solutions to clients throughout Northern Virginia.
The Law Offices of Tenecia P. Reid is here to help you determine how
to achieve your goals and maintain your interests. Our exemplary legal
counsel assists those throughout Northern Virginia who need an honest
assessment of their legal situations. We will advocate on your behalf,
advise you on the best course of action, and inform you of the
financial and time commitment needed for success.
We specialize in both uncontested divorce cases as well as those with
child support, custody, alimony, property, relocation, and other
complications. In addition to divorce cases we also have experience
with contempt actions, paternity issues, and injunctions, and
protective orders.
Call us today for a consultation, and our attorneys will assist you in
traversing the legal system and finding the best outcome for your
situation.
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Intellectual Property Matters and Trademark Attorney
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2014/11/17 16:16
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If needed, The Firm's Intellectual Property Practice will litigate intellectual property disputes, along with creating and executingplans for the creation of new intellectual properties.
When it comes to everything from transactions and disputes about copywright to counseling about trade secret, trademark, and various intellectual property issues, The Firm is knowledgeable.
Much of our intellectual property practice is involved with protecting, securing, and managing our clients intellectual property. In addition, we also structure, implement, and develop agreements in order to boost the value of our client's intellectual property.
To augment the value of your intellectual property, our Firm can help you secure and manage trademarks and trademark licensing. In addition to that, we will help you protect your trademark as well. All over the United States we are known for guarding and enforcing trademarks with enforcement actions in Federal and State courts, as well as the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.
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Court reinstates whistleblower case at nuke site
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2014/11/11 15:09
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An appeals court reinstated a lawsuit filed by a whistleblower at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation who claims he was fired by a subcontractor after raising safety issues at the nation's most polluted nuclear weapons production site.
In its ruling Friday, the 9th U.S. Court of Appeals also said plaintiff Walt Tamosaitis is entitled to a jury trial.
The appeals court ruled that a lower court wrongly dismissed the case against the primary subcontractor on construction of a Hanford vitrification plant intended to deal with the most dangerous wastes, the Tri-City Herald reported.
"We are anxious to get into court as soon as we can," Tamosaitis' attorney, Jack Sheridan said.
Hanford, located near Richland, Washington, for decades made plutonium for nuclear weapons and now contains the nation's largest collection of radioactive wastes.
The lawsuit will continue with only URS Energy and Construction as a defendant. The 9th Circuit ruled that it had been appropriate to dismiss the U.S. Department of Energy from the lawsuit.
It's the first time a court of appeals has confirmed that whistleblowers are entitled to a jury trial, Sheridan said.
"It puts them on equal footing with other victims of discrimination," he said.
Tamosaitis contends the subcontractor removed him as the research and technology manager of the unfinished $12.2 billion vitrification plant project after he said more time was needed to resolve complex technical issues. Construction on the plant has since stopped because of technical and safety issues. |
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