ADA

Houston club to pay $140k for manager’s ADA mistake

02/07/2017

Diallo’s, a Houston nightclub and party venue, has agreed to pay $139,366 to resolve charges it violated the ADA.

EEOC outreach spurs mental disability claims

02/01/2017

The EEOC is taking new steps to teach employees suffering from depression, anxiety and other conditions about their workplace rights.

EEOC sues Walmart for firing employee with Down syndrome

01/31/2017

An EEOC lawsuit claims Walmart violated the ADA when it fired a longtime employee with Down syndrome after the woman had a hard time adjusting to a new schedule.

OK to ban disabled customers who act belligerently

01/23/2017

If customers or visitors becomes belligerent, a business can ban them from the premises without running afoul of disability discrimination laws.

Accommodate disability, insist on performance

01/18/2017

Smart employers make reasonable accommodations without too much hassle, and they still keep an eye on disabled employees’ performance to make sure they’re successfully doing their jobs.

3 key questions about the ADA and substance abuse

01/12/2017

When you suspect that an employee has a drug or alcohol abuse problem that is affecting job performance, be careful not to mishandle the situation.

Training must accommodate disabilities

01/05/2017

Disabled workers are entitled to reasonable accommodations during all phases of employment, including during the application process and employer-mandated training before they start working.

Beware demotion following disability leave

01/03/2017

Before you demote an employee who is returning from a lengthy medical leave, consider whether he might file and possibly win a disability discrimination claim.

EEOC sues trucking firm, claiming ADA violations

12/29/2016

Stevens Transport, one of the nation’s largest refrigerated truck lines, faces charges it violated the ADA when it refused to hire an Air Force veteran with bipolar disorder who applied for a driving position.

Easy way to accommodate disability? Then do it–or risk a lawsuit!