Disability Discrimination
What Does “Reasonable Accommodations” for Disabilities Actually Mean?
Federal law requires that workers who have a disability are entitled to “reasonable accommodations” provided the accommodations don’t create an undue hardship for the employer. But how must an employer reasonably accommodate a disability? Does “reasonable accommodation” just mean removing physical barriers? Can technology be considered? Can employees who are disabled be granted time off…
Read MoreKentucky Fried Chicken Restaurant Sued for Disability Discrimination
Legal news reports that an Atlanta-area Kentucky Fried Chicken franchise is being sued for alleged disability discrimination in violation of the American’s with Disability’s Act (ADA). The ADA prohibits discrimination against “qualified individuals with a disability” in the terms and conditions of employment. The ADA also prohibits disability harassment and retaliation against you for complaining about…
Read MoreThe Failure to Make Reasonable Accommodations May Violate the Americans With Disabilities Act
An Atlanta judge is facing charges of disability discrimination from several current and former employees. The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the American with Disability Act Amendment Act (ADAAA) make it illegal to discriminate in terms of employment against qualified individuals with a disability.” Further, the ADA also prohibits disability harassment and retaliation against workers…
Read MoreHow to Prove Workplace Discrimination
In the United States, employers are prohibited from discriminating against employees based on protected characteristics such as race, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or religion. When a person believes that they have been discriminated against, they can file a Charge of Discrimination with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and may be entitled…
Read MoreFake Employment Letter Study Reveals Disability Discrimination
A recent article in the New York Times revealed a disconcerting finding and the uphill battle many face against employment discrimination. The conclusion comes as the result of a study conducted by researchers from Syracuse and Rutgers Universities. The researchers sent cover letters and resumes to thousands of employers from fictitious people seeking accounting jobs.…
Read MoreLawsuit Alleges Discrimination Based on Perceived Disability
Employment news reports that the federal government has filed a lawsuit against Amtrak, alleging employment discrimination. According to the disability discrimination complaint filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Amtrak unlawfully discriminated against a person who had epilepsy. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act prohibit discrimination…
Read MoreFailure to Allow Leave For Cancer Treatment May Violate the ADA
According to legal news, Dunkin’ Donuts has been sued for disability discrimination after refusing to provide medical leave to a woman suffering from cancer. In a clear violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the doughnut chain terminated the worker. The ADA makes disability discrimination illegal and prohibits discrimination against “qualified individuals with a…
Read MoreEmployee Fired for Caring for Disabled Parent Successfully Brings ADA Claim
A recent disability discrimination case evaluated whether an employer can lawfully fire an employee for being too distracted from his job duties while caring for his father. The court determined that it could not, and that the employee could successfully bring a case for “associational” disability discrimination. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits employers…
Read MoreResearch Shows Weight Discrimination is Prevalent
Employment discrimination may occur in a variety of settings. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits many types of discrimination including discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin and religion. This means that employers are prohibited from making employment decisions such as hiring, firing, promoting based on these categories. In fact,…
Read MoreAre You an Employer or Employee?
A recent employment law case evaluated whether a doctor should be considered an employer or an employee. In the disability discrimination case, an anesthesiologist was identified as an employee based on her employment agreement. However, after working for two years, she was promoted and became a shareholder and a member of the board of directors.…
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