Disability News
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The Legal Picture for Web Accessibility in 2019
Practical Ecommerce
On December 26, 2017, the U.S. Department of Justice published a notice for web accessibility. The notice, like many governmental documents, was confusing.
The notice withdrew a document called “Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking,” which had announced a...
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Ninth Circuit Reverses Robles v. Dominos Pizza LLC, Holds ADA Title III Suits Don’t Violate Due Process Rights
Lexology
A recent website accessibility decision out of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals reaffirmed the application of the Americans with Disabilities Act to websites, while dismissing arguments...
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AOC Ordered to Pay $1.7M for Failure to Evacuate Disabled Employee During Fire Drill
A jury found the state Administrative Office of the Courts failed to have a plan for the safe evacuation of a disabled employee during a fire drill.
ADA Lawsuits Are on the...
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Accessible EV Charging a Must for Risk Management
GlobeSt.com
While California owners and managers of electric vehicle charging stations are providing a much-needed service to guests, many are unaware that a certain number of them must be accessible to the disabled.
Ninth Circuit Rules That Lack...
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United States: How Much Leave Is Too Much? Determining When An Employer May Deny Or Stop An Extended Medical Leave Of Absence
Mondaq News Alerts
Employers continue to face challenges managing employee requests for additional or extended medical leaves of absence for employees who are not eligible for...
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United States: The ADA Does Not Obligate Employers To Make On -The-Spot Accommodations Of The Employee's Choosing
Mondaq News Alerts
Seyfarth Synopsis: Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals clarifies that employers have discretion to provide a reasonable accommodation as identified through the interactive process. Once an employee abandons the...