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There are 7 resources
Discrimination
HIV & Your Civil Rights
(Separate Website)
If you have tested positive for HIV, or if you have AIDS, you have legal rights to protect you from discrimination.
By: American Civil Liberties Union
Changing Jobs? Know about HIPAA
(Separate Website)
HIPAA can give you important health coverage protection if you are changing jobs. Learn how you are protected, especially if you are already being treated for a health condition.
By: National Health Law Program - HealthCareCoach.com
Know your rights as a disabled prisoners
(Separate Website)
This fact sheet explains the applicability of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to prisoners.
By: American Civil Liberties Union
Know your rights to medical care in prison
(Separate Website)
Prison officials are obligated under the Eighth Amendment to provide prisoners with adequate medical and mental health care. This fact sheet highlights the case law that protects your medical rights while you are incarcerated.
By: American Civil Liberties Union
FAQ Regarding the Loss or Potential Loss of Health Insurance
(Separate Website)
Oversees the Hawaii insurance industry; issues licenses, examines the fiscal condition of Hawaii-based companies, reviews rate and policy filings, investigates insurance related complaints.
By: Hawaii State Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs: Division of Insurance
HIV & Your Civil Rights
(Separate Website)
If you have tested positive for HIV, or if you have AIDS, you have legal rights to protect you from discrimination.
By: American Civil Liberties Union
Preganacy Discrimination in the Workplace
(Separate Website)
Under state law, * it is illegal to refuse to hire an applicant because she is pregnant, or to fire or
penalize an employee in the terms, conditions, or privileges of her job because she is pregnant.
By: Hawaii Civil Rights Commission
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