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The Americans With Disabilities Act, Mental Illness,And Medication: A Historical Perspective And Hope For The Future, Jennifer M. Jackson
The Americans With Disabilities Act, Mental Illness,And Medication: A Historical Perspective And Hope For The Future, Jennifer M. Jackson
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The Adea, Your Partner, And You
The Adea, Your Partner, And You
Marquette Elder's Advisor
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) applies to lawyers and law firms, and older lawyers may have a cause for action after termination. This column highlights the pitfalls a law firm faces in terminating older lawyers, or lawyers who are physically or mentally impaired.
Senior Housing Advertising: Sending The Right Message Under The Fhaa, Victoria M. De Lisle, Robert W. Mouton
Senior Housing Advertising: Sending The Right Message Under The Fhaa, Victoria M. De Lisle, Robert W. Mouton
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The Fair Housing Amendments Act prohibits discrimination in housing advertisements. This article suggests some strategies to avoid potential violations of the FHAA. The article concludes that it is relatively easy to comply with the FHAA, and it suggests internal procedures to reduce the risk of an advertising discrimination claim.
Jury Selection In Aging America: The New Discrimination?, Max B. Rothman, Burton D. Dunlop, Gretchen M. Hirt
Jury Selection In Aging America: The New Discrimination?, Max B. Rothman, Burton D. Dunlop, Gretchen M. Hirt
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This article examines the effects on the judicial system of entrenched stereotypes of the elderly. These stereotypes may be working to drive discriminatory laws, policies, and practices that serve to disenfranchise them of their right to participate in the judicial system by serving as jurors. The article also discusses the implications of this discrimination on the judicial system.
A Quick Survey Of The Americans With Disabilities Act
A Quick Survey Of The Americans With Disabilities Act
Marquette Elder's Advisor
The Americans with Disabilities Act provides a wide range or protections from discrimination for elders who have physical and mental disabilities. The following article, the first of a series, provides an overview of the structure and principles of the ADA, concentrating on the protections provided for senior citizens seeking to remain on the job.