Disability News
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Jailer fired for absences despite complaints smoking at the jail was making him sick advances bias claim
In denying summary judgment on the ADA claims of an employee who worked for less than two months at a county jail before he was fired for excessive absenteeism—he had missed more... -
Adecco USA to Pay $49,500 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit
According to the EEOC's lawsuit, in April 2016, an applicant with learning and other mental disabilities visited Adecco's office in Corry, Pa., to apply for a food packaging and distribution position. The EEOC charged that an...
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Intermountain Health ServicesWalmart to Pay $80,000 and Implement Nationwide Change in Policy to Settle EEOC Disability Lawsuit
Walmart Inc. will pay $80,000 and implement nationwide changes to its disability reassignment policy to settle a...
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Justice Department Settles with Public Accommodations to Protect the Rights of Veterans Who Use Service Dogs
As we mark Veterans Day 2019, the Justice Department announced two settlement agreements under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to protect and advance equal access for veterans with disabilities who...
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Settlement Agreement: Lanier Technical College | Complaint
Lanier Tech, U.S. Attorney Settle On Discrimination Lawsuit
The complaint alleges the college terminated an employee on the basis of her disability, multiple sclerosis, after years of service.
The New Accessibility
While many still think of wheelchair ramps when they...
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ADA Lawsuit Over LSAT Accommodations Reinstated by Third Circuit
Summary judgment in favor of the LSAC, based on the below judge's ruling that plaintiff Jane Doe did...