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Employment LawHere are resources that will help you understand employment law. They deal with topics such as gender, age, religious, and race discrimination; sexual harassment; privacy; contracts; family leave; disabilities; taxes; and immigration.
Cancer and Your Career: Know Your Rights
A diagnosis of cancer is devastating. You may have trouble thinking of anything else, but you will have to give some thought to your job. Find out what your legal rights are regarding taking time off and dealing with discrimination. Employment Law and Your Career
There are Federal employment laws that protect you at work, when you are job hunting and if you lose your job. Should You Change Your Name?
In the past when a woman married she automatically took her husband's last name. That's no longer the case. There are many options to choose from, including hyphenating or adding your husband's name to your own. Find out how to make the right choice. When is Disclosure of Your Disability Desirable
Deciding when to disclose your disability is a personal choice. This worksheet from San Jose State University's Career Center presents you with the advantages and disadvantages of revealing your disability at various points of the employment process. |
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