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...
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