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Another Miramonte Elementary teacher under investigation
Several days after the arrest of a male teacher in Miramonte Elementary, another one has been removed from the same school on Thursday and is subject of investigation regarding sexual abuse, reports said.
Retaliation Charges Most Filed in EEOC for Fiscal Year 2011
Retaliation charges topped the fiscal year 2011 for the most frequently filed employment-related charge with the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for the second year in a row, reports said.
399,000 applications increase for Unemployment Benefits
As companies let go of some employees after the holiday season, the observed result ended in the heightened number of applications for weekly unemployment benefits, reports said.
Pepsi Company in Minneapolis Settles Race Discrimination Charge with $300 Million
At least 300 African Americans employees of Pepsi Beverages in Minneapolis will receive a total of $300 million as the company agreed to pay the settlement with respect to race discrimination charge, reports said.
Southern California Car Wash Workers to Receive $1 Million for Unpaid WagesUnderpaid car washers in Southern California are set to receive a total amount of $1 million for settlement of unpaid wages and civil penalties, reports said.
Philadelphia’s Matrix, LLC. to Pay Former Workers $450,000 for Race DiscriminationMatrix, LLC, has agreed to settle the race discrimination charge against the company by the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, reports noted.
California Lawmaker against Specific Policy in Job Search RequirementsSome job ads in California require the applicant to be “currently employed” in order to be qualified for a certain job.
New California Laws in Effect on First Day of 2012New laws will take effect in the State of California on January 1, 2012, including the new child safety seat requirement, reports said.
Wal-Mart Placerville Faces Discrimination Charges for Firing a Disabled EmployeeThe US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a disability discrimination lawsuit against Wal-Mart doing business in Placerville, reports revealed.
Labor Department Fines Chuck E. Cheese’s for Violating Child Labor LawsChuck E. Cheese’s restaurants doing business in San Francisco Bay Area have been required by the US Department of Labor (DOL) to pay $28,000 as fine for violating child labor laws, reports said.
Detroit Nursing Home Faces Lawsuit for Discriminating against Jehovah’s Witness EmployeeA Detroit-based nursing home is facing legal charges for discriminating against a Jehovah’s Witness employee because of her religion, news reports said.
Philadelphia Firm Discriminated a Muslim Employee, Being Required to Pay $50,000A Philadelphia company that terminated a Muslim woman because of refusing to remove her religious garb during work hours is being required to pay $50,000 for employment discrimination suit.
Cyma Orchids to Pay $200,000 to Latina Workers for National Origin and Sex Discrimination ChargesEqual Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced that Cyma Orchids, Inc. is set to pay $200,000 to its former employees to resolve several employment discrimination complaints.
Kentucky-based Collection Company to Settle $365,000 Sexual Harassment SuitA Kentucky-based company that processes credit card payments, has agreed to pay $365,000 to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit filed against it by the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), a statement released in the agency website said.
Alabama-based Company to Pay $65,000 to Settle EEOC SuitThe federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and an Alabama-based private corporation have agreed to settle a retaliation suit filed a male employee who was fired after complaining of sexual harassment against a female supervisor, a statement released in its website said.
DOL, Microsoft Join Hands to Provide Employment Aid to War VeteransThe US Department of Labor has partnered with Microsoft Corporation to help war veterans find jobs – especially those from California, Florida, Texas, Virginia and Washington - by providing them with no-cost training and certifications, a statement released in its website said.
US DOL Releases $3.5 Million to Help Displaced Goodyear Tennessee WorkersThe US Department of Labor (DOL) has released some $ 3,448,259 in grant to help about 850 workers who were laid off in July when the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. facility in Union City, Tennessee closed down, a statement released from the agency website said.
AT&T Agrees to Halt Discriminatory Company PoliciesTelecommunications mogul AT&T has agreed to retract its discriminatory company policies and guidelines to resolve age discrimination complaints, reports said.
East LA Hospital Execs Ordered to repay $600,000 to Employee Retirement PlanThe US District Court for the Central District of California’s Southern Division has ordered two former corporate officers of an East Los Angeles community hospital to repay $600,092 based on the consent judgment and order on a lawsuit filed by the US Department of Labor, a statement released from its website said.
DOL Reports Decline in Workplace Injuries and IllnessesThe US Department of Labor has noted a decline in the number of nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses among private industries from a rate of 3.6 cases per 100 full-time workers in 2009 to 3.5 case rate in 2010, a statement released in its website said.
Ocean City Mayor and City Council Settles Age Discrimination SuitOcean City Mayor and City Council have agreed to pay $38,000 as settlement for an age discrimination lawsuit filed by an employee, according to US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) reports on Thursday.
OSHA's New and Revised Material on Worker Safety and Health PublishedThe Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced publication of new and revised information explaining workers’ and employers’ rights and safety guidelines in the construction, general and maritime industries, a statement released in the agency website said.
Five States to Receive $7.6 Million in Grants from DOL for Innovative Re-employment StrategiesAt least five states are set to be awarded more than $7.6 million in grants from the US Department of Labor to “design and implement strategies that will improve re-employment services for its unemployed workers”, a statement released from the agency website said.
Aged Teacher Sues Thomasville City Schools for DiscriminationAn aged school teacher has sued Thomasville City Schools for denying promotion on the basis of her age, according to US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
US DOL Files Claims for 2 Ohio Employees for Unaccounted ERISA BenefitsThe US Department of Labor has filed a complaint in federal court against Pension Retirement Planning and its administrator, after it failed to account for the money deposited to benefit plans of two Ohio employees, which is in violation of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), a statement released in its website said.
Rejected Pregnant Applicant Sues Capri Home Care Inc.A pregnant worker has sued Capri Home Care Inc. after the employer rejected her application, according to US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) reports on Thursday.
US Labor Department Launches Mobile Application to Access Employment Data and NewsThe US Department of Labor has announced launching of its new mobile application that will allow people to gain access to updated employment data and news, a statement released from the agency website said.
Texas Roadhouse Faces Suit after Rejecting Older ApplicantsTexas Roadhouse in Kentucky is facing a lawsuit after refusing to hire older applicants, according to US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
Fired Pregnant Worker Files Suit against Kids R Us Childcare CompanyA fired pregnant employee has filed a discrimination lawsuit against Kids R US Childcare Company, according to reports on Thursday.
Emeryville’s ZipRealty May Pay $17 million for Violating Wage and Hour LawThe California State Labor Commissioner’s office has filed a statewide lawsuit against ZipRealty, an Emeryville-based real estate solution company, for failing to provide its agents with proper amount of minimum wage, reports said.
Employee With Heart Impairment Sues Employer for DiscriminationA worker with heart illness has filed a discrimination lawsuit against Windmill International Inc. in New Hampshire, according to US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) website today.
Facebook Adds 182k Jobs, $12.9 Billion for US Labor EEOC Files Class Lawsuit Large Missouri-based Trucking Company for Gender DiscriminationThe Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a class gender discrimination lawsuit against a Missouri-based trucking company when it required that female truck drivers must be trained by female trainers only, a statement released by the agency website said.
Facebook Adds 182k Jobs, $12.9 Billion for US LaborFacebook, the leading social networking site, has opened at least 182,000 jobs and generated at least $12.9 billion in contribution for the economy of United States.
DOL, IRS Sign MOU to Improve CoordinationThe Us Department of Labor (DOL) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have met to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) which seeks to improve coordination between the two agencies to end employer practice of misclassifying employees in order to avoid providing employment protections, a statement released in its website said.
Worker Sues Insource Performance Solutions for Disability BiasAn employee has filed lawsuit against Insource Performance Solutions after he was fired due to his disability, according to US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) website today.
Federal OSHA Grants $10.7M for Safety and Health TrainingThe US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced the granting of nearly $10.7 million for 37 new and 32 returning recipients through the Susan Harwood Training Grants, a statement released from its website said.
Oakhurst McDonald’s Owner Charged with Disability DiscriminationThe US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a disability discrimination suit against Alia Corporation, owner of a McDonald’s in Oakhurst for unfair treatment of a supervisor with cerebral palsy, an official statement released in its website said.
Wisconsin-based Employer Faces Lawsuit for Firing Deaf EmployeeMiles Kimball Company is facing a disability lawsuit after firing a deaf employee, according to US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) website today.
Texas-based Employer Charged with Discrimination for Refusing a Disabled NC ApplicantA Texas-based employer was charged with discrimination after the staffing company had unlawfully refused to accommodate a disabled applicant during the hiring process and denied him employment because of his disability, a statement from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) said in its website.
State Senate Passes New Law Preventing Use of Credit Report in HiringThe California State Senate has passed a law preventing employers from using information taken from credit reports when considering job applicants, reports said.
Yahoo to Award More than $10 M Severance Pay to Fired CEOInternet giant company Yahoo has expressed willingness to award former CEO Carol Bartz could get $10.4-million severance, reports said.
The Scooter Store Faces Suit after Firing a Disabled WorkerThe Scooter Store Incorporated in Farmingdale is facing a disability discrimination lawsuit after refusing to grant leave request and firing a disabled worker, according to US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) reports on Friday.
Colorado-based Company Charged with Discriminating Minority Job ApplicantsThe US Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has filed a complaint with the Office of Administrative Law Judges against Leprino Foods Company, a Colorado-based cheese producer and the nation’s largest producer of mozzarella cheese, for discriminating against qualified African-American, Asian and Hispanic applicants for on-call laborer positions in its Lemoore West facility.
Former High School Principal Wins Sexual Harassment Case, to Receive $150,000A former Mountain Empire High School principal has won a sexual harassment case against the school district, entitling her to receive about $150,000 from the defendant, said reports.
Washington-based Corporation Faces Pregnancy Discrimination LawsuitDTM Corporation, a security services company in Washington, has faced pregnancy discrimination lawsuit after refusing to allow a new mother to resume work post, according to Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) website today.
EEOC Sues Fremont Toyota for Racial DiscriminationThe US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a racial discrimination case against Fremont on behalf of four Afghan-American salesman who were allegedly called terrorists by a manager, said reports.
Briggs Equipment to Pay $112,000 as Settlement for Race DiscriminationBriggs Equipment, Inc., a Dallas construction company, has agreed to pay $112,000 to a former worker as settlement for a race discrimination suit filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), according to agency's website today.
EEOC Announces Settlement of Discrimination Case against 3MThe US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced the settlement of a discrimination case filed by the agency on behalf of around 290 former 3M workers against the company, with the latter agreeing to pay about $3 million.
Pepe's Mexican Restaurant Owner Faces Sex Discrimination SuitThe owner of Pepe's Mexican Restaurant is facing sexual harassment and pregnancy discrimination lawsuit after a female employee reported the misconduct to Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), according to agency’s website today.
Female Vacaville Police Officer Sues City for Sexual HarassmentA female Vacaville police officer, who used to be a cheerleader for Oakland Raiders, has sued the city for sexual harassment, claiming that other officers in the department made jokes regarding her appearance and snide comments regarding her stint as a cheerleader.
Milwaukee Metal Parts Manufacturer Sued for Disability Discrimination ViolationsMilwaukee-based Rexnord Industries LLC, a metal parts manufacturer is facing alleged discrimination charges after the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed a lawsuit Thursday, reports said.
Jury Junks Fresno Police Officer’s Racial Discrimination Case against Department,CityA federal jury has junked a racial discrimination case that was filed by a black officer against the city and the police department.
EmCare Faces Sexual Harassment and Retaliation SuitEmCare Inc. has been sued by the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for sexual harassment and retaliation after a female employee allegedly suffered from sexual assaults and was then terminated after reporting the problem.
Reporters Win Retaliation Suit against Santa Barbara Newspaper PublisherWendy McCaw, owner of the Santa Barbara News-Press, has been found guilty of retaliation five years after she was sued by reporters.
Black Worker Sues Sausage Company for Race DiscriminationAn employee of Williams Country Sausage Company filed a discrimination lawsuit after his employer refused to give him fair salary on the basis of his race.
The African-American maintenance employee was denied of salary raise and has suffered offensive remarks from his supervisor, reports said.
PG&E Sued for Retaliation after Punishing WhistleblowersPacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) has been sued for retaliation after it allegedly punished employees who voiced their safety concerns.
Indianapolis Catholic Hospital Faces Retaliation SuitA National Catholic Health Care System has faced retaliation charges after refusing to provide severance pay to an employee who filed discrimination suit.
New Jersey Settles Race Discrimination Case, Agrees to Pay $1MThe state has agreed to pay about $1 million in order to settle a race discrimination case, alleging that Hispanic and black police officers were not provided with career advancement opportunities because of their race.
Pepsi Agrees to Pay $120,000 as Settlement for Discrimination SuitThe Pepsi Bottling Group, Inc. has agreed to pay about $120,000 as settlement for a disability discrimination lawsuit filed by US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), according to agency's reports today.
Michigan-based Firm Faces Disability Discrimination LawsuitJ.A. Thomas & Associates was accused of disability discrimination violation after refusing to rehire an impaired employee, according to a lawsuit filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today.
Unemployment Rate in Sacramento Expected to Remain High Until 2015A forecast from the University of the Pacific (UOP) showed that the unemployment rate in the city is expected to remain high until the year 2015.
Bank of the West Settles Sex Discrimination LawsuitBank of the West has agreed to pay $48,000 as settlement for a sex discrimination lawsuit filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), a statement from the agency website said.
Mason County Forest Products to Pay $900,000 for Sex Discrimination LawsuitThe Mason County Forest Products agreed to pay $900,000 as settlement for sex discrimination lawsuit with the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on Wednesday.
Abercrombie & Fitch Found Guilty of Religious DiscriminationAbercrombie & Fitch, a clothing Giant which is also operates as Abercrombie Kids, has been found guilty of religious discrimination after it rejected the application of a 17-year-old Muslim employee who wears a hijab.
EDOL Recovers More than $100, 000 in Overtime Back WagesThe US Department of Labor (DOL) has announced recovery of $105, 000 in overtime back wages for 57 workers who were misclassified as independent contractors and were denied overtime compensation, a press statement released in the agency’s website said.
EEOC Files Sexual Harassment Suit against Fred Meyer Stores Inc.The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against Fred Meyers Stores, Inc. on Wednesday.
Ventura County Found Guilty of Retaliation & Wrongful TerminationThe state labor commissioner, who is also head of the California Department of Industrial Relations’ Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, has determined that the county is guilty of retaliation and wrongful termination after it fired a social worker who complained about possible dangerous work conditions.
EEOC to Drop Disability Discrimination Case against Target Corp. after Reaching SettlementThe US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is expected to drop a disability discrimination suit against Target Corporation after the two parties reached a settlement, a statement from its website said.
Verizon Settles Disability Discrimination Suit with $20 MillionVerizon Communications has agreed to pay $20 million as settlement for Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) disability discrimination suit.
SDPD Slapped with Sexual Harassment ComplaintSan Diego Police Department (SDPD) is facing a sexual harassment suit, which was filed by a female detective who alleges that she suffered from the unlawful conduct while working at the department’s sex crimes unit.
5,880 Laid-off Cal Workers Get Re-Employment Assistance from US DOLThe US Department of Labor (DOL) is set to release $45,080,077 from its National Emergency Grant fund to provide re-employment assistance to some 5, 880 workers affected by layoffs in 20 California counties, a statement from its website said.
Houston-based Club Face Race Discrimination Charges filed by EEOCThe US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a lawsuit against Texas-based Michael’s International Club for alleged violation of federal law on race discrimination, a statement from the federal agency said.
Dolgencorp to Pay $50,000 for Sexual Harassment SuitDolgencorp, LLC also known as Dollar General has settled a sexual harassment lawsuit with Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) by paying $50,000 to three female employees.
Former Abercrombie & Fitch Employee to File Religious Discrimination SuitA former female store employee has expressed plans of suing Abercrombie & Fitch, claiming that she was terminated for wearing her Muslim headscarf, also called hijab, while at the workplace.
Car Crash near Magic Mountain Leaves Driver InjuredA car crash which occurred on Tuesday at 10 a.m. on northbound Interstate 5 near Magic Mountain in Valencia left a driver injured and caused traffic to slow down.
EEOC Sues A.C. Widenhouse for Race DiscriminationThe Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a race discrimination lawsuit against A.C. Widenhouse on Wednesday.
Car Crash near Magic Mountain Leaves Driver InjuredA car crash which occurred on Tuesday at 10 a.m. on northbound Interstate 5 near Magic Mountain in Valencia left a driver injured and caused traffic to slow down.
Apparel Retailer Settles Disability Discrimination with $38,000Retailer Finish Line Inc. has agreed to pay $38,000 as settlement for a disability discrimination lawsuit, a statement from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said.
US Legislators to Require E-Verify UseThe House subcommittee will convene on Wednesday to discuss the "Legal Workforce Act" bill that promotes the use of E-Verify in detecting illegal workers in United States.
EEOC Clarifies Extended Leave for Disabled EmployeesThe Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) affirmed the need to grant extended leave request of disabled employees as another form of reasonable accommodation, a statement released in its website said.
Herzog Roofing Agrees to Pay $71,500 for Race Discrimination SuitHerzog Roofing has agreed to pay $71,500 to seven employees who have filed race discrimination complaints through the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
Palmdale and Lancaster Cities Slapped with Discrimination CasePalmdale and Lancaster cities have been sued for racial discrimination after they allegedly prevented Latino and black families from being given housing subsidies.
Jury Asks AutoZone to Settle $600,000 Verdict for Disability Discrimination
A jury has asked AutoZone, Inc. to pay $600,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) after failing to provide reasonable accommodations to one of its sales managers, the EEOC announced today.
Unpaid Leave for Police Officer Arrested for Gambling
After being suspected of cheating while gambling at Sycuan Casino, a 30-year-old and a 9-year veteran of the Chula Vista Police Department was arrested and was placed under unpaid leave.
9 Former Cocktail Servers Sues Atlanta City Casino for Age, Gender and Race Discrimination
An Atlanta City casino faces a gender, age, and race discrimination lawsuit after nine former cocktail servers filed a lawsuit against it, reports said Tuesday.
Dunkin’ Donuts Franchise Settles Sexual Harassment Case, Agrees to Pay $290,000
Longs Drugs, a major pharmacy company, has agreed to pay $55,000 and implement anti-discrimination policies at work to settle a race, gender discrimination and retaliation lawsuit filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency announced Tuesday.
Pharmacy Company Resolves Race, Gender Discrimination and Retaliation Case
Longs Drugs, a major pharmacy company, has agreed to pay $55,000 and implement anti-discrimination policies at work to settle a race, gender discrimination and retaliation lawsuit filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency announced Tuesday.
Federal Judge Awards $1 M to Underpaid Mexican Restaurant Workers
A federal judge has awarded more than $ 1 million to some 64 workers of El Matador Inc. and El Caporal Inc. for a wage and hour lawsuit filed in Urbana court, reports said.
U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Arizona Illegal Immigrant Law
The United States Supreme Court has upheld Arizona's illegal immigrant employment law on Thursday, triggering similar effect to Florida.
Monterey Gourmet Foods pays $535K to Settle Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Case
A leading producer and distributer of refrigerated gourmet products will pay $535,000 to four Latino employees to resolve a sexual harassment and retaliation suit filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency reported Wednesday.
Gay LAPD Officer Wins Harassment Suit, to Receive $1.1M
A gay Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) office is expected to receive $1.1M after winning a harassment suit that he filed against the city, said reports.
Criminal Minds' Shemar Moore Files Lawsuit over LA Bike CrashCBS' Criminal Minds' actor Shemar Moore filed a lawsuit at Los Angeles district court after a bicycle accident.
North Dakota Construction Company Settles EEOC Retaliation and Sexual Harassment Suit
Fisher Sand Gravel has agreed to pay around $150,000 to settle a retaliation and sexual harassment suit filed against it by the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
Cal Labor Commissioner Promotes Youth Workers' Safety
California Labor Commissioner Julie Su has campaigned for youth workers' safety at a press conference in Pasadena High School on Monday, a statement released from the agency website said.
State Assembly Prohibits Workers’ Comp Cuts Based on Race, Sex or Age
The California State Assembly has introduced changes to California workers’ compensation law which would prevent cuts to the workers’ benefits based on discriminatory issues such as race, age or gender.
US Employment Up With 268,000 New Jobs
The National Bureau of Labor and Statistics (NBLS) has reported an upsurge of 268,000 new jobs in the private sector, leading the workforce at the onset of second quarter.
Gay Discrimination Suit in Roseville Settled
The city has recently agreed to pay $490,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by three former police officers who alleged that they were discriminated for being gay or perceived to be gay.
EEOC Fair Pay and Wage Discrimination Seminar Scheduled in Cheyenne
A free training and seminar on the Equal Pay Act will be hosted by the Denver office of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Wyoming State Department of Workforce Services-Labor Standards to discuss ways to avoid wage discrimination and the laws pertaining to fair employment wages.
San Diego Cuts Pension Liabilities of City Workers
The San Diego Government has reached a deal which require workers to contribute some of their salary to pension benefits normally paid by the government.
Jury Selection for LA Sergeant’s Discrimination Case On-going
The jury selection phase for the lawsuit filed by a former Los Angeles police sergeant in discrimination, harassment and retaliation case is scheduled for next week, reports said. This means the lawsuit may prosper into a full-blown court case.
LAPD Sued for Mistreating Homosexual Sergeant
A Gay Sergeant filed a discrimination, harassment, and retaliation lawsuit against the Los Angeles Police District for alleged ill-treatment from his supervisors because of his sexual preference.
Dept of Labor Releases Grant to Laid-off Oregon Aircraft Workers
The US Department of Labor has released some $279,373 as National Emergency Grant to assists about 280 workers affected by layoffs at the Cessna Aircraft Company facility in Bend, Oregon, a statement from the agency website said.
McDonalds Sued by Former Employee for Discrimination
McDonald’s is now facing charges from a former female employee who alleged that she was required to perform additional tasks and that she received demeaning comments because she is a Nicaraguan.
Healdsburg City Absolved in Discrimination Case Filed by Former Employee
Jurors have deliberated Tuesday and found that Healdsburg city is not guilty of discriminating against a meter reader who alleged that she was removed from her post because of her gender, age, and medical condition.
Sysco Charged for Violation of Americans with Disabilities Act Provisions
Sysco, a commercial food distributor in Oklahoma, was charged for violating some provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act that prohibit making illegal inquiries about an employee’s disability or terminating him/her