Both federal and state laws have been passed to protect pregnant women in the workplace. In the 1970s, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was amended to extend the definition of sex discrimination to include discrimination against pregnant women. The law was known as the Pregnancy Discrimination Act and it prohibits employers from firing, demoting, or otherwise discriminating against a woman because she is pregnant. On the state level, eight states including Alaska, California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, and Texas have all implemented ...

According to the most recent information gathered from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, roughly 3 million private sector workplace injuries and illnesses occurred in the United States in 2012. In an effort to mitigate these statistics, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the federal agency tasked with setting and enforcing regulations to "assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women," has proposed a new rule for employers to follow. The proposition, though, has received stark criticism from many employers. The proposed ...

Two large dogs recently attacked a woman from southwestern Ohio. Unfortunately, the incident ultimately led to the passing of the victim. In early February 2014, Dayton authorities responded to a call regarding a victim on a local sidewalk. When officers responded to the scene, they were forced to shoot two 60-pound canines, which were advancing aggressively toward police. The victim was found unclothed in front of her home, and her coat had been torn away from her body by the animals. According to authorities, the mixed-breed dogs belonged to residents of a nearby ...

Recent superyacht sales by Fraser Yachts included the impressive 50 metre Heesen M/Y SATORI and the new build M/Y BENETTI VISION BV019. Five new superyachts for sale by Fraser Yachts include M/Y LADY PETRA, M/Y PARADIGM, M/Y ANITA, M/Y OLYMPUS and M/Y MOANA. M/Y LADY PETRA is a 47 metre (153 foot) Heesen luxury motor yacht available for sale by Central Agent Jan Jaap Minnema of Fraser Yachts Monaco. M/Y LADY PETRA was built in 2012 for the founder of Heesen Yachts.This magnificent yacht is the seventh in the award-winning 47 metre full-displacement class. She is wheelchair ...

We are pleased to announce the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals has overturned a life sentence for firm client Pedro Rodriguez. In an opinion released to the public on March 12, 2014, a panel of three judges on the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals agreed with our appellate brief and oral argument that Pedro Rodriguez's appointed lawyer, the government and the district court were all incorrect when they all agreed at sentencing that Mr. Rodriguez had two qualifying drug convictions that mandated a sentence of life in federal prison after he lost at trial. As a result, ...

On February 27, 2014, Tampa Bay's eNox Media won three prestigious American Advertising Awards. Held annually, the ADDY award ceremony "recognizes the true essence of creative excellence in advertising" and rewards individuals and agencies that exhibit "the highest creative standards" in the advertising industry. Hosted by the Tampa Bay affiliate of the American Advertising Federation (AAF), the American Advertising Awards are the first step in the world's largest advertising competition. Due to the high scores awarded to their winning projects, ...

On Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at 7:30PM (CST) Guest Host Chicago Superlawyer James Hagler will interview Dr. Alan Childs on CAN-TV's Channel 21. Attorney Hagler will moderate this week's special episode while host Chicago Fathers' Rights Attorney Jeffery M. Leving is in Washington D.C. attending a critical policy meeting with President Barack Obama. Leving will return to host the season finale, scheduled to air on March 25th at 7:30PM. Tuesday's show will emphasize emotional and psychological issues surrounding complex custody disputes, both those experienced by children ...

Kathleen J. Coffey, Managing Director of Sentio Engineering has been recognized for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in her professional endeavors. Ms. Coffey has 26 years of professional experience, having recently become a managing director of Sentio Engineering. Over the years, she has become adept at problem solving thanks to her innovation and skill at project management. On a daily basis, she is responsible for overseeing all company operations, including marketing and process design. Additionally, she provides on-time and on-budget project management ...

Tru Blu Group Branch Manager Jaimee Armstrong has been recognized for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in management. Tru Blu Group is a construction equipment company that provides services for the equipment and machinery sector. Ms. Armstrong is best known for her ability to adapt to different roles within a company. Ms. Armstrong has six years of experience office management, including two years as a branch manager for the Tru Blu Group. Her areas of expertise include customer service, inventory control, leadership and procurement. She is also familiar ...

Thomas S. Stretar, Senior Director at enVista LLC, has been recognized for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in supply chain operations. With 20+ years of experience in his field, Mr. Stretar is known for his expertise in implementing supply chain improvement projects involving labor performance management programs. His responsibilities include managing a 20 person consulting practice of degreed Industrial Engineers, customer account management, sales and marketing support, and the delivery of supply chain management projects. His professional specialties ...

Emerging consumer demand for a "one-stop shopping" activity hub lead to the creation of Fort Lauderdale Night Out, a website designed specifically to assist tourists as well as locals find somewhere to go for dinner, drinks, or just something to do that's fun and entertaining. The new website strives to give visitors one central location where they can go to find the ideal outing that suits their mood, budget, and desire to be either active or relaxed. "We're unique in that our singular purpose is to aid our website viewers to quickly and efficiently plan ...

John A. McLane, Chief Operating Officer and Vice President of Clinical and Regulatory Affairs for Clinquest, Inc, has been named a Worldwide Branding Executive of the Year in Pharmacovigilance & Operations Management. While inclusion in Worldwide Branding is an honor, only a small selection of members in each discipline are chosen for this distinction. These special honorees are distinguished based on their professional accomplishments, academic achievements, leadership abilities, years of service, and the credentials they have provided in association with their Worldwide ...

The financial rewards and the prestige are important. These days, there are not too many occasions to be the leader and own a domain name that no one else can have. Many will be jealous when they see that it is a short one word that is in the dictionary and is easy to spell and remember. Of course it has the best extension a dot-com and it is nice and friendly, and also sounds good. When considering a domain name a great return on investment is needed, and it should pay for itself in no time. Naturally, it will make others want to have it, and they will envy the owner ...

Concurrency, Inc. has hired a fourth Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP), one of the highest concentrations nationally. Steve Buchanan, based in Minneapolis, has joined the firm as an infrastructure architect. Concurrency is known for fostering and hiring top Microsoft service-delivery talent. "Our business model focuses on maximizing career success," said Concurrency founder and president James Savage. "Our close relationship with Microsoft gives consultants, developers and engineers a launch pad for gaining industry recognition. In addition, ...

Jameson Inn Monroe North Carolina Hotel offers affordable lodging to guests attending upcoming cultural events at nearby Wingate University. The performances will take place in the Batte Fine Arts Center's McGee Theatre. Nebraska Theatre Caravan will present The Fantasticks on March 22, 2014. This is the longest running musical in history and is suitable for audiences ages 10 and older. Tickets are $15 and $25. The Johnny Clegg Band is in concert on March 28. The South African musician performs a unique blend of Western pop music and African Zulu rhythms. Tickets are $25. ...

The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Atlanta Perimeter Hotel (North), located near Perimeter Mall in Sandy Springs, offers convenient and affordable lodging to guests attending upcoming performances at Cobb Energy Performing Art Centre in Atlanta. Atlanta Ballet - Modern Choreographic Voices will be performing from on March 21-23, 2014. Modern Choreographic Voices presents the works of some of today's most sought-after contemporary choreographers. Ticket prices range from $20 - $135. On March 24 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre presents The Ten Tenors. Enjoy their unique ...

The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Newberry SC Hotel offers affordable lodging to guests attending upcoming concerts at the historic Newberry Opera House. Georgette Jones - Tribute to Tammy Wynette comes to Newberry on March 22 at 8pm. Georgette Jones is the daughter of Hall of Fame husband and wife country artists, George Jones and Tammy Wynette. Guy Lombardo's Royal Canadians comes to Newberry Opera House on March 30. The group performs some of Guy Lombardo's greatest hits as played by Al Pierson from the original Lombardo scores. From April 3-5 Newberry College Theatre ...

Holiday Inn Express Simpsonville Hotel offers affordable lodging to guests attending Greenville Road Warriors hockey games. Greenville is a member of the ECHL, a AA hockey league. The Road Warriors are a minor league affiliate of the New York Rangers and the Hartford Wolf Pack. Home games are played at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in downtown Greenville. Upcoming home games on the Road Warriors schedule are: - March 20 & 22 vs Florida Everblades - March 28 vs Gwinnett Gladiators - March 30 vs South Carolina Stingrays - April 5 vs Gwinnett Gladiators - April ...

The Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Airport Hotel (North, I-85) offers convenient lodging to vendors and shoppers at Scott Antique Market. The market will be held at Atlanta Expo Center April 10-13. Known as "America's favorite treasure hunt," Scott Antique Market is the world's largest monthly indoor antique show. Shoppers will find 3,500 vendor booths filled with furniture, rugs, lighting, silver, dishes, jewelry, and much more. Hours are 10am-6pm on Friday and Saturday and 10am-4pm on Sunday. The $5 admission is good for all three days. Atlanta Expo Center ...

The stone stucco business, Custom Exteriors, discusses the various types of stucco finishes and offers advice on how to choose the perfect style for your home. Although most popular in the Southeastern region of the United States, stucco siding can be found on the exterior of many houses. It offers considerable durability and can look amazing with the right color/texture combination. The latter is the main reason why many homeowners opt for stucco over brick or standard siding; the color options are unique, given that the material can be applied in three ways. Three ...

K1LLER, the imprint of publishing house K1LLER, Inc., is named after the sobriquet earned by featured author Andrade when he was in a northern California prison in 2001, where he served a prison sentence for murder. Since his release from prison, Andrade has gained notoriety on Facebook and Twitter as a mysterious personality surrounded by an air of intrigue and is capitalizing on his popularity by releasing his first novel, to the delight of his many fans. Andrade's manuscripts will be released in paperback in the coming months. K1LLER, Inc. is working alongside ...

Visix has added a new 4K digital signage media player capable of supporting the super-high resolution displays that are now more widely available. It is powered by an Intel Haswell processor and HD 5000 graphics, enabling it to bring 4K content to life at the Ultra HD resolution of 3840x2160. The new player can easily be placed behind a display with its very compact form factor and built-in power supply. The player is just 4.25 x 6.5 x 1.63 inches in size. "Our AxisTV software platform already allows customers to design monitor layouts well beyond 4K - up to ...

Renowned Nashville interior designer, Rebekah Woodard, has just launched her new brand of fashionable baby accessories at Nordstrom. Messy Marvin's linen-like, wipeable covers and accessories, designed for people with children and pets, can be found on Nordstrom.com starting today. "We are so excited to be partnering with Nordstrom," says Woodard "they are the epitome of quality and style and to be carried by them a few months after launch is something we are very proud of." Nordstrom is featuring three of Messy Marvin's current products: Marvin ...

"We're pleased to announce Medisoft V19 SP1 CMS-1500," says Harry Selent, President of www.medicalbillingsoftware.com. "This service pack addresses needs of the new insurance claim form called the CMS1500 form," continues Selent. We've fixed a couple of issues of certain fields on the new form and all existing Version 19 users should upgrade to take advantage of the fixes in the form. We've also released the new Medisoft Encoder Pro addon. This specific program allows medical billers and medical coders to look up Medisoft ICD9 and ICD10 diagnosis ...

Powerhouse Amazon Seller "Life Made Better" debuts their latest offering to the market today, the Soul Mover Exercise Mat. Bolstering an already strong product lineup, Life Made Better is poised to make a huge splash in the exercise community with this product being the most essential tool for anyone looking to have a portable workout area, everywhere they go. Much thicker than most mats in it's price range, the Soul Mover is the perfect exercise workout mat for all on-the-go and at home extreme workouts and is available in four colors, purple, green, black, and ...