Disability News
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Celebrating Native American Heritage Month and the 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The Justice BlogLegally blind individual sues the NBA over digital barriers on website
Lexology
On November 6, a legally blind individual filed a complaint against the NBA, alleging a violation...
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South Dakota employer finds itself in ADA nightmare
HR.BLR.com
An alcoholic employee disclosed his dependency issues to his employer. After completing treatment, the employee was terminated. Add suspected associational discrimination to the mix, and the employer finds itself in hot water over alleged Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)...
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Second Lemoore business hit with ADA lawsuit
Hanford Sentinel
The Lemoore Chamber of Commerce is planning its next steps after another business was served with an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) lawsuit this week.
Austin business owners concerned over disability access lawsuits
KXAN.com
It all started with a...
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ADA rules accepted but limited access remains
The Ranger
There are mixed feelings among students and staffers at this college’s office of disability support services. Some have seen the ADA’s benefit as the campus grows more accepting and supportive of DSS students. Others say, this college needs serious improvement...
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Pactiv to Pay $1.7 Million to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Class Investigation
The agreement results from an EEOC investigation which found reasonable cause to believe that Pactiv discriminated against individuals with disabilities by disciplining and discharging them according to its nationwide policies to issue attendance points for medical-related absences;...
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Consent Decree: Augusta County, Virginia | Complaint
Settlement Agreement:
EEOC Nationwide Disability Discrimination Case Against Autozone to Proceed
The district court rejected the company's argument that EEOC did not conduct...