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Select LA County courts have offered remote appearances since June of 2020. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual appearances have become a permanent fixture in American court proceedings. Scheduling a remote appearance can be an excellent option for working parents who need to fit court appearances into their busy schedules or for individuals with disabilities who may find it challenging to attend a physical hearing Navigating the process isn't difficult or complicated. We've published a free resource guide on how to schedule a virtual appearance using the LA Court website. This informative pamphlet outlines eligibility criteria and provides a step-by-step walkthrough for scheduling a remote appearance via LA CourtConnect: Click the link below to access the guide and learn how to make court work for you: https://bit.ly/4alZFj8 #FreeLegalResources #AccessToJustice #LegalAssistance #ProBono #CommunityService #Empowerment #AccessibleLegalAid #DisabilityRights

Mississippi has no general law regulating the consideration of criminal records in employment. Unlike other states, it does not impose limits on application-stage inquiries for public employers. Individuals with criminal records may face challenges when seeking employment due to their past convictions. Pardons remove employment disabilities, and individuals with expunged criminal convictions need not disclose them if asked in connection with an employment application. Mississippi granted its last pardon in 2012 and with the strict expungement requirements and process, non-violent justice-involved Mississippians are locked out of the main source to their successful reentry - employment. Let's work together to unlock second chance employment opportunities for non-violent justice-involved Mississippians. Email [email protected] to learn how you can tap into a rich pool of talent that can benefit your business. #msreentry #secondchances #collateralconsequences #mississippi #secondchacneemployment

Police departments nationwide face challenges in recruiting and retaining officers crucial for public safety. Philadelphia recently made changes to its entry process in hopes of expanding the applicant pool. 🚩 What major hurdles is your department facing in recruitment and retention efforts? 🚩 How do you balance the need to attract candidates with upholding standards for an exceptional police force? Law enforcement leaders, I would love to hear your thoughts. Drop your insights, struggles, and ideas in the comments ⬇️

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More on U.S. Postal Inspection Service bias. Law360 (Jan. 30, 2024)-- The U.S. Postal Service violates federal law by making an anonymous counseling program available for postal inspectors, who are predominantly white, while not doing the same for its largely Black and Hispanic postal police officers, a proposed collective action told a California federal court. In a complaint lodged Saturday, postal police officer Adrianne Clayton, who's African-American, alleged that USPS, violating Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, failed to make the self-referral counseling program, or SRCP, readily available to her and other PPOs.....and because they have to jump through more hoops to receive the same benefit as inspectors, PPOs lose the anonymity that the SRCP is supposed to ensure, Clayton said. "PPOs are required to obtain approval from the assistant chief inspector to participate in SRCP," Clayton said. "And such approval is not guaranteed. Because PPOs must ask for permission to utilize the SRCP, their participation in the program, even if authorized, is not anonymous." Clayton was involved in a near-fatal traffic accident while on duty as a PPO in 2007. She said the accident left her with significant physical injuries as well as post-traumatic stress disorder. Because of her condition, she has been unable to return to work despite years of attending physical therapy and psychological counseling, according to the suit. She has undergone counseling outside of work, but the U.S. Postal Inspection Service's SRCP provides postal inspectors with up to 20 free counseling sessions with licensed psychologists. Because the program isn't readily available to PPOs, Clayton said, she wasn't aware that she could take advantage of it. PPOs therefore typically use the USPS' employee assistance program, which only gives PPOs access to social workers, the suit said. "Given the kinds of problems affecting inspectors and PPOs, there can be no dispute that licensed psychologists with law enforcement experience are more effective," Clayton said. Clayton seeks to represent current and former PPOs who worked for USPS between March 24, 2008, and the end of the lawsuit. She estimated that there are 1,200 similarly situated PPOs across the country, and said proceeding as a class makes the most sense. Her lawsuit seeks a permanent injunction against USPS that bars it from discriminating against employees based on their race, as well as an order forcing it to carry out policies that provide equal employment opportunities for all PPOs regardless of their race. She also seeks compensatory damages, post-judgment interest & attorney fees. Daniel A. Osborn, who represents Clayton, told Law360 that Clayton was involved in a proceeding with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for years before receiving an adverse determination. USPS declined to comment. Clayton v. DeJoy, Case No. 2:24-cv-00759, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.

Tenth Circuit Highlights Limits on Employers Defining Essential Functions of a Position By Joshua A. Rodine and Kimberly Shen Seyfarth Synopsis: The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a summary judgment award on an employee’s failure-to-accommodate claim. The Court’s decision focused on the employer’s improperly narrow delineation of the essential functions of the employee’s position. Hampton v. Utah Department of Corrections It is the ultimate legal and […] https://lnkd.in/dijkByEf Cyprus-CEO #CEO #business #management #marketing #tech #AI #legal #money

Tenth Circuit Highlights Limits on Employers Defining Essential Functions of a Position By Joshua A. Rodine and Kimberly Shen Seyfarth Synopsis: The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a summary judgment award on an employee’s failure-to-accommodate claim. The Court’s decision focused on the employer’s improperly narrow delineation of the essential functions of the employee’s position. Hampton v. Utah Department of Corrections It is the ultimate legal and […] https://lnkd.in/dijkByEf Cyprus-CEO #CEO #business #management #marketing #tech #AI #legal #money