Sentences with phrase «protections under their state laws»

Click here for a map of states that provide protections under their state laws to new moms returning to work.

The Bishop's decision caused an uproar in Scranton's heavily unionized Catholic community and reignited the national debate over union protection under state law for teachers in religious schools of all faiths.

The addresses used by Drew's campaign included those of police officers and firefighters, who are granted protection under state law from having their home addresses disclosed.

In many states, permanent life insurance, along with a number of other asset classes, gets special asset protection under state laws.

In many states, permanent life insurance, along with a number of other asset classes, gets special asset protection under state laws.

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Labor Secretary Hilda Solis said the program will «level the playing field for law - abiding employers and ensure that employees receive the protections to which they are entitled under federal and state law.»

Later Tuesday, the Broward Sheriff's Office filed a petition for a «temporary risk protection order» under the state's new gun law, identifying Zachary Cruz as someone who «poses a significant danger of causing personal injury to himself or others by having a firearm.»

By accessing or using the Services or otherwise providing information to us, you consent to the processing, transfer, and storage of information in and to the United States, where you may not have the same rights and protections as you do under local law.

You will want to discuss all of your options with your attorney or tax advisor before taking action, especially if creditor protection is a concern for you, as the Supreme Court has ruled that Inherited IRAs are not protected under federal bankruptcy laws (although state law creditor protection of inherited IRAs still varies).

When the U.S. Muslim community sounds out LOUD and CLEAR, without equivocation, and immediately against all forms of terrorism, including all aggressive religious intolerance for human rights, women's right, children, equal protection under the law, the respect for other religions to coexist, the right to free speech, and the ability to separate church from state, IF THEY FINALLY DO THAT AND LOUDLY, then we will begin to feel comfortable that they are truly embracing American ideals and here to join us, not to oppose, defy, or undermine what we hold dear.

School districts in some states, including all five surveyed, may have additional protection under «recreational use» statutes, which offer immunity from certain claims against landowners who open their property to the public for recreational use.10 In states with broad recreational use statutes, such as Indiana, opening school kitchen facilities could be considered a protected activity under the law, depending on the circumstances of the use and other factors.11 However, in Massachusetts, protection for recreational activities extends only to purposes that are «scientific, educational, environmental, ecological, research, religious, or charitable,» 12 so the state's statute might not apply when districts allow for - profit groups to use school kitchens.

Section 15 (1) states: Every individual is equal before and under the law and has the right to equal protection and equal benefit of the law without discrimination and, in particular without discrimination based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, sex, age or mental or physical disability.

The surrogate can safely leave and temporarily relocate elsewhere, knowing that all protections afforded to her under California state laws will continue to protect her elsewhere.

The 14th amendment also guarantees equal protection, but only under state law.

However, the Investigatory Powers Tribunal today ruled that MPs» communications with whistleblowers and their constituents have no special legal protection from state surveillance under the law, despite those long - held government doctrine apparently prohibiting it.

However, even though the ECtHR found that the couple in the case was entitled to protection of their «family life» under applicable law, it refused to force the state to offer same - sex civil marriage.

These include a woman's right to choose, the right to collective bargaining, public pension benefits, anti-discrimination laws, environmental protections and other guarantees currently under assault by well - financed extremist groups from both inside and outside the state.

As Pride Weekend begins in Buffalo, one legislator is pushing for protections for all under state law.

«All residents regardless of their immigration status or religious background have rights and protections under city, state and federal laws.

In 2006, when the New York State Court of Appeals shamefully ruled that the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community did not have equal protection under the law in relation to Marriage Equality, I predicted that passing legislation to right this wrong in the State Senate would be a profound personal and sadly political battle.

An analysis of almost 18,000 popular free apps from the Google Play store found almost half lacked a privacy policy, even though 71 percent of those appear to be processing personally identifiable information and would thus be required to explain how under state laws such as the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA).

Furthermore, the animal experimentation follows the European Convention for the protection of vertebrate animals used for experimental and other scientific purposes (ETS No. 123) with its appendix A. All animal experiments are and will be carried out in full accordance with the Law and the Decree, which state that the work with animals is carried out only under specific authorizations that include licenses for the personnel, housing of the animals, and also individual experiments.

The truth about these crimes needs to be provided for the protection of victims of those crimes but also people and society (national and international) in general: the identity formation taking place in schools touches upon individual and collective (national) identities at the same time, the objectives of education under international human rights law demand putting a student, an individual, in the centre of the learning process to fully develop his personality and at the same time take into account the demands of democratic society in state and in the world — the world in which a person needs to manage and which needs good peaceful citizens.

With their pro bono representation, I sued several Washington officials, among them Governor Gary Locke, arguing that the state's exclusion of theology majors from the Promise Scholarship program violated my rights to free speech, free exercise of religion, and equal protection under the laws.

Under current state law, districts must decide by March of the second year whether to grant teachers permanent status or tenure, which provides due - process rights and job protections.

States» rights take precedent over the oversight, accountability, and protections for historically - under - served students embedded in federal education law.

A student who is enrolled in a state - approved teacher preparation program in a postsecondary educational institution that is approved by rules of the State Board of Education and who is jointly assigned by the postsecondary educational institution and a district school board to perform a clinical field experience under the direction of a regularly employed and certified educator shall, while serving such supervised clinical field experience, be accorded the same protection of law as that accorded to the certified educator except for the right to bargain collectively as an employee of the district school bstate - approved teacher preparation program in a postsecondary educational institution that is approved by rules of the State Board of Education and who is jointly assigned by the postsecondary educational institution and a district school board to perform a clinical field experience under the direction of a regularly employed and certified educator shall, while serving such supervised clinical field experience, be accorded the same protection of law as that accorded to the certified educator except for the right to bargain collectively as an employee of the district school bState Board of Education and who is jointly assigned by the postsecondary educational institution and a district school board to perform a clinical field experience under the direction of a regularly employed and certified educator shall, while serving such supervised clinical field experience, be accorded the same protection of law as that accorded to the certified educator except for the right to bargain collectively as an employee of the district school board.

If states do not meaningfully engage families and community stakeholders while designing and implementing ESSA, we may miss a crucial opportunity to advance the interests of students who have been historically underserved and denied the full protections to which they are entitled under federal law.

Gifted preschool, elementary, and secondary school children have very limited protections under state and federal laws.

David gives an overview of rights and protections that students have under federal, state and local law.

Gresham asked Attorney General Robert Cooper whether the current statutes or state law in effect prior to July 1, 2011 governing permanent employment violate students» rights to a free education under the equal protection provisions of the Tennessee or U.S. Constitution.

1) Whether the current statutes or state law in effect prior to July 1, 2011 governing permanent employment violate students» rights to a free education under the equal protection provisions of the Tennessee or U.S. Constitution.

To participate in many voucher programs, parents must sign away some or all of their protections and rights under federal law.24 What's more, some states are not transparent about this stipulation.

Whenever an action has been commenced in any court of the United States seeking relief from the denial of equal protection of the laws under the fourteenth amendment to the Constitution on account of race, color, religion, or national origin, the Attorney General for or in the name of the United States may intervene in such action upon timely application if the Attorney General certifies that the case is of general public importance.

You may also be able to receive free credit reports as permitted by state law (you may contact your state or local consumer protection agency or state attorney general to learn more about your rights under state law).

In a few instances, payday lenders attempt to circumvent state protections by structuring their loans to operate under other loan laws not intended for very short - term, single payment loans.

If you financed your purchase through the merchant, you also may have protections under state and federal law.

Under Washington State law there are a number of statutes and regulations that afford a great deal of protection to homeowners who are faced with foreclosure.

Step one takes care of your safe bucket... offering a guaranteed rate of return (or slow ongoing growth), historically backed tax free life insurance dividends and asset protection under many state laws.

(Qualified retirement plan assets may have some protection from creditors under federal and / or state law, depending on the type of plan and jurisdiction, but you would still be liable for any judgments.)

Remember, under state law, you must carry a minimum of liablity protection.

The Judge granted the County's motion to dismiss on all claims, including a challenge under the Commerce Clause, Equal Protection Clause, federal and state law preemption, Contracts Clause, and vagueness.

Most states have passed laws that protect people who purchase pets, some under broader consumer protection laws, said Diana Fuchs, who administers Florida's Companion Animal Compliance Program of the Division of Animal Industry, a unit of the State Veterinarian's office.

The lawsuit was filed under the state's Civil Remedy for Protection for Animals statute (Chapter 19A), a North Carolina law that allows a private citizen or organization to file suit to stop animal cruelty.

But because of the weak protections afforded to livestock under state cruelty laws, only the most shocking cases are reported, and few are ever prosecuted.

The Humane Society of the United States asks the Federal Trade Commission to bring enforcement action under federal consumer protection laws against 17 retailers for false advertising of fur garments.

Each year, as legislative sessions get under way across the country, the HSUS issues a report card concerning animal protection laws in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia.

If, and to the extent that New Jersey law applies, with respect to residents of New Jersey, the terms in Section 5 (and with respect to 5 (c), insofar as any claims may arise from, or relate to, consumer protection or fraud and / or misrepresentation, or result in attorney's fees) does not limit any rights you may have as a consumer under New Jersey law and are intended to be only as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the state of your residence.

This website is under the copyright protection of the Intellectual Property Laws of the State of New York, the United States and International Treaties.

The order contained three questions: (i) whether Article 4a (1) FD must be interpreted as prohibiting Member States from making the execution of an EAW subject to the possibility of retrial in cases where a conviction has been rendered in absentia; (ii) whether Article 4a (1) FD is valid in light of Articles 47 and 48 of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights; and (iii) whether, under Article 53 of the Charter, it can grant a higher level of protection than that provided for under EU law.