Employment Law Information Network
Google
 
Web www.elinfonet.com
Main Navigation
Federal Law Articles
State Law Articles
HR Newsletter
HR Guidebook
HR Policy
HR Seminars
Employment Contracts
Employment Law Forums
Employment Law Blog
Employment Laws
Employee Rights
Workplace Headlines
Federal Article Feeds Federal Article Feeds
State Article Feeds State Article Feeds
Get Our FREE Daily or Weekly Newsletter!
Email:
Over 8,300 Subscribers! More Information
Article Index » disability discrimination » evidence
Report Link Termination of Teacher After Her Complaints on Behalf of Disabled Students Can Support May Constitute ADA Retaliation.
Ogletree Deakins - November 03, 2009
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has held that a teacher’s statements on behalf of disabled students were “protected activity” under the ADA, and that the teacher had standing to sue for retaliation under the ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Report Link Federal Courts Reject Argument that ADA Amendments Act is Retroactive.
Ford & Harrison LLP - March 03, 2009
Since the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was amended by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA), which took effect on January 1, 2009, federal court decisions have declined to retroactively apply the ADAAA to plaintiffs' claims concerning conduct that occurred before the effective date. Despite arguments by employees' attorneys that courts should apply the ADAAA to claims pending as of September 25, 2008, the date the ADAAA was enacted, it does not appear that any federal court has retroactively applied the ADAAA to a plaintiff's claim regarding past conduct. However, the ADAAA has been applied to pending claims for prospective relief.
Report Link Injured Employee’s ADA Suit Dismissed (pdf).
Ogletree Deakins - February 27, 2006
The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals recently dismissed a lawsuit brought by an employee who claimed that he was fired in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The federal appellate court with jurisdiction over the Carolinas found that the worker’s impairment did not substantially limit his ability to work because he could engage in a wide range of daily activities and was qualified "to work in over 100,000 jobs in his geographic area."
Report Link Employee With Cerebral Palsy May Be "Disabled" Under The ADA (pdf)
Ogletree Deakins - April 22, 2005
Court Holds Worker’s Impairment Falls Within Federal Law Despite His Achievements.
Report Link First Circuit Rules No ADA Violation for Firing of Jailed Alcoholic.
Ballard Rosenberg Golper & Savitt - December 01, 2002
The court rejected the ADA claim of an alcoholic who was fired after being jailed for drunk driving.
Report Link No Protection for Job Anxiety Under American With Disabilities Act.
Ballard Rosenberg Golper & Savitt - August 01, 2002
The First Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that job anxiety is not a recognized disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act. Carroll v. Xerox Corp.

Articles

Found: 6 Articles
SUBTOPICS
  • General
  • Substantially Limiting
  • Sort Articles   
      
    Employment Law Seminars

    Terms of Use  |  Privacy  |  Advertising  |  About  |  Contact  |  For Law Firms  |  Partners

    Copyright © 2009 elinfonet.com, llc.
    All Rights Reserved.

    The use of this site, and the terms and conditions for our providing information, is governed by our Terms of Use, including the disclaimers contained therein. By using this site, you acknowledge that you have read the Terms of Use and that you accept and will be bound by the terms thereof.

    This site is designed for lawyers concentrating in employment law and human resource professionals who specialize in employee relations.  As more fully set forth in the terms of use, the information provided on or through this site is for general information purposes; it is not a determination of your legal rights, nor your responsibilities under the law.  None of the information contained on this site is, or should be construed as, legal advice.  The information should not be relied upon for legal advice.  We are not engaged in the practice of law and no attorney-client relationship is being created.  Any information communicated to any lawyer via this site does not have the confidentiality protection of the attorney/client privilege.  If you are seeking legal advice, find a qualified lawyer in your area.  If you need help finding a lawyer, call your local, county or state bar association.

    All logos and trademarks on this site are property of their respective owners.