On April 29, 2025, in Fisher v. City of Lansing, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan ruled that the City of Lansing did not fail to accommodate an employee’s request to bring an emotional support dog to work. The court found that the proposed accommodation failed
Articles about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and other issues relating to disability discrimination in the workplace.
Second Circuit: ADA Can Require Accommodation Even When Employee Could Perform Job Without It
Second Circuit: ADA Can Require Accommodation Even When Employee Could Perform Job Without It
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may require an employer to accommodate a disability even when an employee could perform the job without it. That is the upshot of the recent decision by the U.S. Court
Navigating the Rise of Accommodation Requests in Life Sciences
Accommodation requests are evolving, and life sciences employers are witnessing a surge in diverse and creative requests.
Think ADA Recovery Is Limited to Employees With Disabilities? The Seventh Circuit Says Think Again
On April 1, 2025, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals clarified the remedies available to nondisabled employees subjected to improper medical examinations or inquiries under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The court’s decision in Nawara v. Cook County establishes that nondisabled employees may recover back pay if subjected to
Mental Health Accommodations in the Workplace
Accommodation requests for mental health issues are on the rise. Even though these types of disabilities might not be outwardly apparent, employers must address requests for mental health accommodations in the same way they would evaluate— and potentially accommodate—any disability as legally required.
Complying With the ADA When Managing Employees With Alcoholism
Employers sometimes encounter intoxicated employees at work, but there are some compliance challenges under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) when managing employees with alcoholism.
Second Circuit Adopts Broad Reading of ADA Protections in Recent Workplace Accommodations Case
In a decision issued on March 25, 2025, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals clarified the scope of protections under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regarding workplace accommodations. The court’s ruling in Tudor v. Whitehall Central School District establishes that employees with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodations,
Second Circuit Ruling: Employers Must Accommodate Workers Even if They Can Perform Essential Job Functions Without Accommodation
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals recently held that absent an undue hardship, an employer must provide a reasonable accommodation to a qualified, disabled employee regardless of whether the employee can perform her essential job functions without an accommodation.
Disability Discrimination Charges Involving Neurodivergence Are Rising, According to EEOC Data
As diagnoses of neurodiversity become more common, employers are facing more disability discrimination complaints from neurodivergent workers, according to recent data from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
DOJ Withdraws 11 Pieces of Americans With Disabilities Act Title III Guidance: What Covered Businesses Need to Know
The Department of Justice (DOJ) withdrew 11 documents providing guidance to businesses on compliance with Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Yes…Leaves of Absence and Reasonable Accommodations AGAIN! – Workplace Wake-Up with Jen Shaw
In this episode, Jen provides some best practices for avoiding liability related to leaves of absence and reasonable accommodations.
Employer Group Sues to Block Mental Health Parity Rules
Only weeks after the principal effective date for the final 2024 federal mental health parity rules for employer-sponsored health benefit plans, those rules—and specifically some key features that are frustrating employers—are being challenged as examples of regulatory overreach.
ADA Public Accommodation Challenges for Restaurant Industry Operators
Food establishments are committed to serving all customers fairly, including offering reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
U.S. Supreme Court Urged to Extend ADA Protections to Former Employees
The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Jan. 13, 2025, in Stanley v. City of Sanford (No. 23-997), which addresses whether former employees have a
Practical and Political Tipping Points for Workplace Accommodations
“The only thing for sure that we can say about 2025 is that the changes are just going to keep coming. So, make sure that you’ve really got your eye on the ball, that you’re plugged into your different resources so that you can stay ahead of the curve, be compliant and be the employer of choice.”