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Game Changer in the Qualified Immunity Debate: Courts Have Been Applying the Wrong Text of the Civil Rights Act of 1871
There has been a recent game-changer in the qualified immunity debate. Scholarly research has recently revealed that the codification (the process of entering an existing ...
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Sinapi Law Associates, Ltd. Participates in RWU Law Pro Bono Collaborative’s Racial Justice Challenge
Sinapi Law Associates, Ltd. is is proud to participate in the Roger Williams University School of Law Pro Bono Collaborative’s Challenge entitled, “Racial Justice Challenge: ...
Civil RightsEmployment Law
Religious Accommodations: What is a Sincerely Held Religious Belief and Common Issues
Religious accommodation and exemptions have been in the news a lot recently, with both very good and very inaccurate information being thrown around. While there ...
Employment LawLegal News
Rhode Island’s New Pay Equity Act: The Essentials
We recently learned that some employers are telling their workers that Rhode Island’s new pay equity law does not apply to them, and even that ...
Employment Law
Wage Theft: If You’re Not Getting Paid, You’re Getting Played
Wage theft is a pervasive problem in the United States, affecting millions of workers every year. It occurs when an employer fails to pay employees ...
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DOCUMENT EVERYTHING: The Importance of Documenting Complaints, Interactions, and Events in Employment Discrimination and Retaliation Cases
Documentation is a crucial aspect in employment discrimination and retaliation cases. It helps to provide evidence of any discriminatory or retaliatory behavior, which can then ...
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Congratulations to Danilo Borgas and Joshua Xavier on their appointment to the Rhode Island Federal Court’s “Court Advisory Council.”
Congratulations to attorneys Danilo Borgas and Joshua Xavier on their recent appointment to the newly formed, “Court Advisory Council” to the United States District Court ...
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Employment Law Tip: Do Not Sign Severance Agreements Without First Contacting An Employment Law Attorney
With all the layoffs going on, here's some friendly advice to employees. DO NOT BLINDLY SIGN A SEVERANCE AGREEMENT. The terms are usually completely one-sided ...
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RI Employee Rights: Common Questions and Answers
Attorneys Richard Sinapi and Danilo Borgas were recently featured in Providence Monthly and SO Rhode Island magazines' financial planning guides with answers to common questions ...