Archives for: July 13th, 2021
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on July 13, 2021
Elder abuse is frighteningly common at nursing homes and long-term care facilities. According to the National Council on Aging, 1 in 10 Americans over the age of 60 have experienced some type of elder abuse. The most common type of elder abuse at nursing homes is neglect, defined as the failure of employees to uphold […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on June 16, 2021
Police officers and law enforcement officials should protect, honor and respect the civil rights of citizens, suspects, inmates and others who are in their care or with whom they interact. Unfortunately, while many of public servants understand these obligations, some do not. The fact is, some officers negligently or intentionally violate citizen’s rights by failing […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on May 26, 2021
Have you ever experienced something that felt like it could be workplace harassment, but you felt unsure to take action? Maybe it was an isolated event, or you didn’t think anyone would believe you, or you didn’t want to lose your job. You tried to minimize your experience, to move on, while the situation continued […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on March 9, 2021
Although often overlooked or unseen, hundreds of thousands of older adults (60+) experience some form of elder abuse every year. Elder abuse is abuse that someone causes to seniors. It can be intentional or due to negligence. According to the CDC, there are 6 types of elder abuse: physical, sexual, emotional or psychological, neglect, and […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on February 23, 2021
People in prison may have access to basic rights under the constitution, but they don’t have equal protection under the law. Although there are a number of protections and legal actions that can be pursued in certain incidents of abuse or inequity, the process is often very complicated to carry out due to the Prison […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on September 29, 2020
On April 15th 2020, the first round of stimulus checks afforded by the CARES Act were sent out via direct deposit or mailed in the form of paper checks and prepaid debit cards to qualified Americans. Eligibility for receiving a payment included the following groups of people: Single US residents with an adjusted gross income […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on September 22, 2020
As November 3rd, 2020 looms near, many are looking for options to safely and effectively place their vote for the upcoming local and presidential elections amid the coronavirus pandemic. Whether you’re looking to skip the crowds and vote early or submit your ballot by mail, here’s everything you need to know. Kentucky Those registered to […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on August 20, 2020
Workplace discrimination happens more than you may think. There have been many moves in the right direction in the past few decades. However, it is very important to continue to educate ourselves and to know our rights as employees. What is employment or workplace discrimination? This is a form of discrimination based on race, gender, […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on June 25, 2020
The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of protecting gay, lesbian, and transgender workers in a historic 6-3 decision made Monday June 15th, of 2020. Discriminating against an employee on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity is now prohibited under Title VII Of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, The Supreme Court Ruling […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on May 15, 2020
COVID-19 pandemic has impacted everyone’s lives. People have changed how to work, communicate, and live during the pandemic to curb the spread while keeping loved ones safe. Unfortunately, not everyone has the freedom to isolate and avoid contracting the virus. There is growing dialogue and varied actions related to prisoners’ rights during the pandemic. There […]