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AFTER

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Later, succeeding, subsequent to, inferior in point of time or of priority or preference. ?After acquired. Acquired after a particular date or event Thus, a judgment is a lien on after acquired realty, t. e., land acquired by the debtor after entry of the judgment Hughes v. Hughes, 152 Pa. 590, 26 Atl. 101. After born. A statute making a will void as to after born children … [Read more...] about AFTER

AGE DISCRIMINATION

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The substandard treatment of an employee or potential employee (such as an applicant for a job) compared to others based upon the age of the employee. Federal law protects age discrimination against those who are at least 40 years old. … [Read more...] about AGE DISCRIMINATION

AGGER

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Latin: In the civil law. A dam, bank or mound. Cod. 9, 38; Townsh. PI. 4& … [Read more...] about AGGER

AFTER ACQUIRED EVIDENCE

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Facts and items that an employer may learn about an employee who was fired that, if it was known to the employer before the employee was hired, would have prevented the employee from ever being hired in the first place. Used as a defense in employment lawsuits for wrongful termination. … [Read more...] about AFTER ACQUIRED EVIDENCE

AGE DISCRIMINATION EMPLOYMENT ACT

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The ADEA, federal law prohibiting age discrimination against persons aged 40 or older. … [Read more...] about AGE DISCRIMINATION EMPLOYMENT ACT

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