| ADA Disability Discrimination Claims |
| The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prevents employers from making adverse employment decisions based upon the disability of an employee or applicant. If an employee or applicant can perform the essential functions of a job with reasonable accommodation, an employer is not allowed to discriminate against him or her because of that disability. More... |
| National Labor Relations Board Overview |
| In 1935, Congress passed the National Labor Relations Act to govern relations between labor unions and private employers. At the same time, the National Labor Relations Board was created to oversee and administer the Act. The Board is an independent federal agency that performs a number of important functions, including investigating and remedying unfair labor practices and overseeing elections among employees to determine whether they choose to be represented by a union or other labor organization. More... |
| The National Mediation Board |
| In 1926, Congress passed the Railway Labor Act (RLA) to govern the resolution of disputes within the railroad industry. The RLA was amended in 1934, and the National Mediation Board (NMB) was created. In 1936, the jurisdiction of the RLA was expanded to include the airline industry. The NMB is an independent federal agency tasked with enforcing and interpreting the RLA. This article summarizes the major functions of the NMB.More... |
| Social Security Disability Insurance |
| The federal government provides disability benefits to workers through the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program, which is administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA). To be eligible to receive SSDI benefits, a worker must have worked for a certain number of calendar quarters. The SSDI benefit is calculated on the basis of the age of the employee and the employee's earnings record and is adjusted annually to account for cost of living increases. SSDI payments commence after a five-month waiting period.More... |
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