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1 day ago · The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) consistently reviews and takes a closer look at how employers use employment qualification standards – including medical requirements, tests, and training programs. The goal is to ensure these standards do not unfairly screen out qualified individuals with disabilities.
4 days ago · Under the ADA, discrimination includes an employer’s failure to make “reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations” of an applicant. §12112(b)(5)(A) (emphasis added).
3 days ago · Understanding ADA Accommodations. ADA accommodations are modifications or adjustments to a job or work environment that enable an individual with a disability to have an equal opportunity to perform their duties. These can range from physical adjustments, like ergonomic workstations, to policy changes, such as flexible working hours.
5 days ago · Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Muldrow v.City of St. Louis, which lowered the threshold for employees to demonstrate discrimination under Title VII, the Sixth Circuit has expanded the scope of what employers should recognize as requests for accommodations under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA).
5 days ago · An employment discrimination attorney will help you make an informed decision before pursuing litigation. The Factors to Consider When Choosing Between Settlement and Litigation 1. Strength of the Case. Evaluate the strength and availability of evidence. Strong, clear evidence of discrimination can support taking the case to court.
5 days ago · The Long History of Discrimination in Job Hiring Assessments. Job hiring assessments can unfairly discriminate against individuals based on their protected characteristics. We outline how to strive for a future where skills and potential, not bias, determines our opportunities. Ricardo Mimbela, Communications Strategist. Olga Akselrod, she/her,
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4 days ago · The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. § 12101) is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based on disability. It affords similar protections against discrimination to Americans …
