Disability News
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Employer guide to workers with disabilities
Diego Demaya spends most of his day answering questions about the federal Americans with Disabilities Act from the other side of a toll-free information and technical assistance telephone line.
Many of his calls are from employers hoping to learn more about how...
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Massey Services Will Pay $63,000 to Settle EEOC Discrimination and Retaliation Lawsuit
Pest control and landscaping company Massey Services, Inc. will pay $63,000 and provide other significant relief to settle an employment discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced...
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What to know about calling out sick for mental health reasons
This is what you need to know about legal protections, talking with your boss, and the future of mental health protection at work.
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Herbruck Poultry Ranch, Inc. Pays $93,000 to Settle EEOC Harassment and Retaliation Suit
Egg Producer Harassed, Retaliated Against, and Constructively Discharged a Disabled Employee, Federal Agency Charged
DETROIT - A Saranac, Michigan egg producer will pay $93,000 and provide other relief to settle a disability harassment lawsuit brought...
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Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Georgia Sued by EEOC for Disability Discrimination
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Georgia, Inc., a managed health care provider that is part of the Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente organization, unlawfully discriminated against an employee when it refused to accommodate her disabilities, the...
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'Food demonstrators' denied seats get $2.6M ADA settlement
Dive Brief:
- A Texas-based company that provides "food demonstrators" to retailers and warehouse stores has agreed to pay $2.65 million to settle a U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) lawsuit alleging disability bias against the workers. More ...