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AAESEP, the American Association of Employees and Self-Employed Persons, is a non-profit membership organization dedicated to providing quality benefits to the modern American worker.

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Razzoo's To Pay $1 Million For Sex Bias Against Men

Razzoo's, a Dallas/Fort Worth-based Cajun food restaurant chain, will pay $1 million and furnish significant remedial relief to settle a sex discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency announced today. The EEOC had charged Razzoo's with discriminating against a class of male applicants and employees.

Specialty Restaurants To Pay $625,000 For Sexual Harassment, Retaliation

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today announced the resolution of its class action employment discrimination lawsuit against Specialty Restaurants Corporation, an Anaheim, Calif.-based owner and operator of restaurants and banquet facilities nationwide, including Monterey Hill Banquets in Monterey Park, Calif. Under the EEOC settlement, the company has agreed to pay $625,000 to claimants and will adopt remedial measures to ensure that its employees are not sexually harassed.

Conectiv And Subcontractors To Pay $1.65 Million To Black Workers Who Were Racially Harassed

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today announced a major settlement of a racial harassment lawsuit for $1,650,000 and significant remedial relief against Conectiv, A.C. Dellovade, Inc., Steel Suppliers Erectors, Inc. and Matrix Services Industrial Contractors (doing business as Bogan, Inc. /Hake Group) on behalf of African American employees who were subjected to egregious racial harassment at a construction site in Bethlehem, Pa.

Sexual Harassment Verdict Upheld In Favor Of EEOC Against Ag Industry Giant Harris Farms

The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has affirmed the judgment on a jury verdict in favor of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and farm worker Olivia Tamayo in a sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit against Coalinga, Calif.-based Harris Farms, one of the largest integrated farming operations in the Central San Joaquin Valley.

Wal-Mart To Pay $300,000 To Rejected Job Applicant With Disability

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. will pay $300,000 to a Hardin, Mo., man to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency announced today.

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Healthcare Access: What is a Primary Care Physician and How Do I Find One

In the past people relied on family doctors for everything from broken bones and the common cold to the delivery of babies. Family practitioners knew the medical history of the entire family because they treated both the children and the parents. Primary Care Physicians (PCPs) are bringing this tradition back. Instead of specializing… Continue

Posted by Tyler Malin on October 16th, 2007 at 11:23pm — No Comments (Add)

Retirement Planning: Early Lump-Sum Withdrawal from a Company Pension Plan?

AAESEP recognizes that employees are more frequently changes positions in the modern workplace. Often this means that employees accrue pension benefits and that upon the change of job, they have a decision to make about what to do with these pension benefits. Often employees, especially younger employee… Continue

Posted by Tyler Malin on October 16th, 2007 at 11:19pm — No Comments (Add)

Jobs: Interview Tip, Be Prepared For The Offer

Generally you will not be hired at a job interview, but you should always be prepared for it. To prepare for being hired you must have a firm understanding of the position (this should be dealt with by asking all your relevant questions during the interview).

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Posted by Tyler Malin on October 16th, 2007 at 11:16pm — No Comments (Add)

Retirement Planning: Delayed Deposits to 401(k) Plans Cost Employees

Do you know when your money is deposited into your 401(k) Plan? Most of us assume that these contributions are paid the same day that paychecks are issued, but often employers delay contributions by days if not weeks. Experts estimate that about 10% of the nation's small and mid-size…

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Posted by Tyler Malin on October 16th, 2007 at 11:13pm — No Comments (Add)

Healthcare Access: The Three Biggest Health Insurance Myths

Insurance often feels like a waste of money or a "hedge your bets" gamble that something bad will happen. While there may be a thousand ways to spend your hard earned cash, going without health insurance can be the costliest gamble you'll ever make. The law forces us to purchase car ins…

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Posted by Tyler Malin on October 16th, 2007 at 11:10pm — No Comments (Add)

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This is a forum to discuss the AAESEP advocacy area of healthcare access. Do you have a question about how to find insurance, dealing with your insurance company or want to find or share an importa... Continue

Started by Tyler Malin. Last reply by Laila Sobel Apr 2.