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Age Discrimination Law

Blog post on the topic of age discrimination in the workplace and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act

Sex/Gender Discrimination: Overview

Blog post on the topic of sex/gender discrimination in the workplace.

White House Counsel Holds That Executive Order Does Not Apply to LPRs

On February 1, 2017, the Counsel to the President, Donald F. McGahn II, issued a Memorandum to the then-Acting Secretary of State, the Acting Attorney General, and the Secretary of Homeland Security titled “Authoritative Guidance on Executive Order Entitled 'Protecting the Nation...

White House Counsel Holds That Executive Order Does Not Apply to LPRs

On February 1, 2017, the Counsel to the President, Donald F. McGahn II, issued a Memorandum to the then-Acting Secretary of State, the Acting Attorney General, and the Secretary of Homeland Security titled "Authoritative Guidance on Executive Order Entitled 'Protecting the Nation...

President Trump's Executive Order Part 1: Legal Overview

In this article, I will examine the controversial portions of the EO and explore and their legal basis as written and in the immigration laws. After reading this post, please see my second post on whether the provisions of the EO represent good law and policy.

Rex Tillerson Sworn in as New Secretary of State

On February 1, 2017, the Senate confirmed Rex Tillerson as the new Secretary of State by a vote of 56 - 43. Secretary Tillerson will now lead the United States Department of State (DOS), which is responsible for consular processing and visa issuance.

National Origin Discrimination and English-Language Only Rules

Blog post on the topic of employment discrimination based on national origin or ability to speak English

Fighting Sexual Orientation Discrimination on the Job

Blog post on the topic of how to fight against discrimination of sexual orientation on the job

Facts about Pregnancy Discrimination

Blog post on the topic of employment discrimination against pregnant women.

Disability Discrimination and the Law

Blog post on the topic of the laws against disability discrimination

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