The federal appeals court in Chicago has provided helpful guidance on employers’ obligation to accommodate qualified individuals’ medical restrictions under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in a case involving a correctional officer.
Articles about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and other issues relating to disability discrimination in the workplace.
Appellate Court Addresses How Much Information Employee Must Submit to Support an Accommodation Request
One of the many difficult issues employers face under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is determining what information a disabled employee must provide to an employer to trigger the employer’s duty to accommodate a disability. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit addressed that question for the
Twitter Sued for Alleged Discrimination Against Employees with Disabilities
Following Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter, former employees filed a class-action lawsuit against the company, alleging that Musk’s new work policies did not accommodate workers who have disabilities. In a company email sent in November to the Twitter staff, Musk stated that employees were to commit to his “extremely hardcore” vision
A More Accommodating Stay: ADA Title III and the Hotel Industry
All hotels aspire to provide their guests with top-quality service no matter the location or type of establishment. As guests resume—and ramp up—their business and personal travel post-COVID-19, all establishments must be prepared to accommodate individuals with disabilities. Ensuring grounds, sleeping rooms, bathrooms, and websites are accessible goes beyond simply maintaining legal compliance.
Former In-House Attorney Sues Employer For Not Providing Remote Work Accommodation
A former in-house attorney sued his former employer for disability discrimination after they allegedly refused his requests to work remotely and fired him in 2020. Sol Goldman Investments (SGI), a real estate management company with both commercial and residential holdings in New York, was sued in 2021 by Jeffrey Goldman,
Fourth Circuit Rules That Gender Dysphoria Is a Disability Under the ADA and the Rehabilitation Act
In a case of first impression, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit recently held in Williams v. Kincaid that individuals with gender dysphoria may be protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
EEOC Sues Holiday Inn Operating Group for Disability Discrimination
The EEOC sued a Nebraska-based hospitality group after they fired a general manager for seeking medical treatment. The Anant Enterprises, Anant Operations, and Farnam Lodging group owns 10 hotel properties in the state. The general manager of a Holiday Inn Express & Suites was not yet discharged from the
Presidential Pardon for Simple Marijuana Possession Leaves Out Many
Severe immigration consequences for certain non-U.S. citizens remain despite President Joe Biden’s pardon of all prior federal offenses for simple marijuana possession.
On October 6, 2022, President Biden took a major step toward the decriminalization of marijuana, pardoning all prior federal offenses for simple marijuana possession. Although this pardon will
Intensive Workshop: Effectively Managing Leaves of Absence and Reasonable Accommodations
We hire employees to do their job, but what happens when they need protected time off or a reasonable accommodation?
Putting Leave Requests in the Right Box
In this episode, Jen discusses the distinction between statutory leave and leave as a reasonable accommodation.
Walmart Sued For Disability Discrimination by EEOC
Once again, Walmart has found itself as a target of discrimination claims. On August 8th, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission sued the retail giant for disability discrimation in one of its South Carolina locations. According to a press release from the agency, the lawsuit involves Walmart’s violation of the Americans
ADA Design Standards Expected for Sales and Ticketing Kiosks and Other Self-Service Transaction Machines
The U.S. Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (commonly known as the Access Board) announced that it intends to issue an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) in August 2022 that would create scoping and technical standards
Fifth Circuit Rules Sleepwalking Employee Who Crawled Into Bed With Coworker Cannot Prove Disability Discrimination
On July 15, 2022, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed a district court’s ruling that a female employee who crawled into a male coworker’s bed while “sleepwalking” and was subsequently discharged failed to establish disability discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Texas
Mental Health in the Manufacturing Industry: Can Employers Make Workplace Welcoming, Supportive?
May is Mental Health Awareness Month in the United States. June is Men’s Health Month. For manufacturers competing for employees, these important topics often are overlooked.
Louisiana Court Allows Accommodation, Retaliation Claims To Proceed to Trial
Louisiana Court Allows Accommodation, Retaliation Claims To Proceed to Trial