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ADA

Disability: It’s never a joking matter

05/02/2016
Supervisors must understand that they have a responsibility to stop harassment immediately and take steps to prevent it from recurring.

Prove good faith on ADA accommodations by tracking response to offers

04/28/2016
Be sure to track employee accommodation offer responses to show lack of cooperation.

Accommodating mental disabilities: 3 key questions answered

04/21/2016

The ADA requires employers to reasonably accommodate applicants or employees with mental or physical disabilities who are qualified to perform the job’s essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation. Still, it’s a tricky issue.

Job descriptions key to ADA accommodations

04/14/2016
A job description with essential tasks makes it easier to establish when a disability cannot be accommodated

Fired without explanation? No extra EEOC filing time

04/01/2016
Former employees generally have just 300 days to file an EEOC complaint alleging that their firing amounted to a discriminatory act. But, under some circumstances, that time period can be extended.

Reasonable accommodations on the table? Put that offer in writing!

03/11/2016
Disabled employees who have medical needs that require a reasonable accommodation and don’t receive one can quit and still be eligible to receive unemployment benefits.

If disability accommodation is easy to grant–like early lunch–go ahead and grant it

03/09/2016
Every once in a while, a disability accommodation arises that is so simple to implement that it’s a no-brainer to grant it.

Rehabilitation Act may protect independent contractors from disability discrimination

03/02/2016
If you are a federal contractor, take note: You may be required to reasonably accommodate disabled independent contractors.

No sign language interpreter means ADA suit against UPS

02/29/2016
A deaf UPS employee at Philadelphia International Airport has sued the company, alleging it violated the ADA when it refused to provide a sign language interpreter for pre-shift meetings.

ADA lawsuits take an ominous turn: Court rules EEOC can file group claims

02/29/2016
The ADA protects disabled applicants and employees from discrimination based on disability and requires employers to reasonably accommodate known disabilities.