When employees allege discrimination under the ADA, it’s their burden to prove bias — not the employer’s burden to defend every business decision. A recent Seventh Circuit case reinforces that when employers apply clear policies consistently, even imperfect decisions won’t amount to discrimination. Continue reading
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When two bartenders disclosed medical conditions, a New York brewery pulled them from the schedule, according to the EEOC. That’s not how the ADA works. Continue reading
When a dress code update clashes with an ADA accommodation, the courtroom might be the next stop. Continue reading
A senior executive with prostate cancer helped land the company’s biggest contract ever and was promoted with a pay raise. Months later, he was fired. He believed his age and health had something to do with it—and brought claims of discrimination. Continue reading
Denying a reasonable accommodation request can be risky—particularly if the employer provides little explanation or fails to meaningfully engage in the interactive process. But what’s even riskier? Terminating the employee just a few weeks later.
Cue the lawsuit. Continue reading
Turns out a medical marijuana card can’t cure everything—especially if what you’ve got is a bad case of ADA expectations. Here’s a lesson in what happens when federal law refuses to roll with the times. Continue reading
If The Dude from The Big Lebowski applied for a job today—with a medical marijuana card in hand and nothing but good vibes—what legal rights would he actually have? A recent federal court decision from Pennsylvania offers a reality check for employers navigating job offers, drug tests, and lawful cannabis use. Continue reading
A recent Second Circuit decision underscores a critical point under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) that employers often overlook: an employee who can perform the essential functions of their job without an accommodation may still have a viable failure-to-accommodate claim. Continue reading
A recent Sixth Circuit decision underscores the importance of following the right process when requesting workplace accommodations. The court ruled in favor of the employer, finding that since the employee did not follow the company’s accommodations protocol, it had no legal obligation to provide one. Continue reading
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