Disability Discrimination

Professionals with disabling medical conditions have legal protections. Employers should not discriminate against professionals based on their medical status when deciding who to hire. They may also need to support workers to make their job tasks safe and accessible. ...

There are many disabling medical conditions that can affect people's job performance. Some people have physical disabilities that make accessible spaces or assistive technology necessary. Others might have certain cognitive or mental health conditions, such as...

Job seekers with disabilities often face a tough choice: should they reveal their condition during the hiring process? As New York employment lawyers, we've seen how this decision can shape a person's job search and career path. Let's explore what you must know about...

Disability discrimination is illegal under federal statutes. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) helped enshrine key protections for people with disabling medical conditions. Employees should not have to worry about businesses considering their disabling medical...

In some cases, a worker will develop a disability, perhaps through injury or illness. This will change their ability to do their job. They may have limitations that they did not have when they took that position. Employers may be tempted simply to fire the worker and...

Employers should provide reasonable accommodations for employees with certain needs. These include those protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). These accommodations allow them to perform their jobs effectively and enjoy equal benefits with other...

A recent study by researchers at Rutgers and Syracuse University reveals the extent to which disabled New York workers can suffer from discrimination in the workplace. This past fall, researchers sent fake cover letters to various employers across New York. In many of...

In an August blog post, we commemorated the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Since it was signed into law, the ADA has helped protect and preserve the rights of millions of disabled workers to fair and equal treatment in the workplace. While...

This year marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 being signed into law. Prior the enaction of the ADA, millions of disabled Americans regularly and without recourse suffered acts of blatant discrimination when attempting to...