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Interpretation of an Interpreter Request? 11th Circuit Weighs in on Accommodation of Deaf Employee

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Your employee requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) but you refuse to grant it. If the employee continues to perform their job, can the employee still sue you for refusing the...more

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How to Support an Employee Going Through a Gender Transition

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As transgender employees become more comfortable living openly as their authentic selves in the workplace, employers should be prepared to work with transitioning employees. Consider putting a plan in place that fosters an...more

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K&L Auto Crushers Settles EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit

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Auto Recycler Fired Employee During Treatment for Cancer After Denying Her Requests for Accommodation, Federal Agency Charged - DALLAS – Tyler, Texas-based K&L Auto Crushers will pay $90,000 and furnish other relief to...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Return to Work Resistance: Navigating the ADA Interactive Process and COVID-19 Disability Accommodation Requests

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As vaccine proliferation continues, employers are preparing to welcome their workforces back to offices and job sites across the country. While many Americans are eager to return to pre-pandemic life, employers can expect...more

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Accommodations May Be Needed For Hearing-Impaired Job Applicants And Employees

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Q: I understand that employers may be required to offer reasonable accommodations to hearing-impaired applicants and employees. When are accommodations required?  What kind of accommodations must employers offer?...more

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New York State Adds Protected Classifications and Remedies for Workplace Discrimination

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The new laws are designed to protect equality for female employees in New York State; Governor also proposes regulations that would extend protections to transgender employees. On October 21, New York Governor Andrew...more

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