Disability News
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District Judge Rules That Website Must Accommodate The Disabled
Mondaq News Alerts
Clients who distribute their products or services, in large part, through the use of the Internet should take note of a recent federal court decision under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If followed in other courts,...
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Bill Aims To Expand California's Paid Family Leave Program
California Healthline
California lawmakers are considering a bill (AB 908) that would increase the amount of paid time off Californians can take to care for a sick family member or bond with a new child, the ...
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Resolution Agreement: St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center
Supreme Court to Hear ADA Case of Mentally Ill Woman Shot by SFPD
NBC Bay Area
The Supreme Court seems skeptical that the Americans With Disabilities Act requires police to take special precautions when trying to arrest armed and violent...
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Stipulation to Extend Claims Period: LSAC
The Lash Group Will Pay $75,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
The Lash Group, a Charlotte, N.C.-based consulting company, will pay $75,000 and provide significant equitable relief to settle a federal disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment...
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Bipolar disorder not obvious from erratic, rude behavior, so ADA claims fail
(CCH Netnews)
Because a long-time employee admitted that people skills were essential to her job and she did not disclose to her employer that her recent rudeness was due to her bipolar disorder, let alone suggest accommodations... -
Settlement Agreement: Dentex Dental Mobile, Inc.
Company's shady-looking 'RIF' leads to $145K payout
Hr Morning
Firing a disabled employee while he’s out on medical leave is usually a recipe for disaster. But it can be done in limited circumstances. However, the potentially discriminatory nature of this firing was a...