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Accessibility concerns for disabled condo owners
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Autistic motorists in New Jersey, as well as their parents/Guardians, are now able to request that their autism diagnoses be notated on their driver’s license. This notation will appear as a code in the “restrictions” column...more
The increasing popularity of online shopping has made e-commerce businesses – specifically those in the alcohol beverage industry – a frequent target for costly litigation. In lockstep with the continued prevalence of website...more
The new Administration’s recent Executive Order making DEI programs in Federal agencies illegal as to race, gender and sexual orientation very notably did not mention eliminating affirmative action requirements for...more
Each year, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) releases a report detailing the number and type of lawsuits the agency filed during the previous 12-month period. For fiscal year 2024 (October 1, 2023 to...more
HOUSTON – VibraLife of Katy, LLC, a rehabilitation and assisted living facility in Katy, Texas, will pay $80,000 and furnish other relief to settle a U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) disability...more
Last month, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a new initiative, the “AI & Inclusive Hiring Framework,” funded by the DOL’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP). This framework is a voluntary resource to...more
MoFo’s Disability Affinity Network recently hosted a fireside chat in its Boston office, moderated by partner and co-chair of the firm’s Appellate and Supreme Court practice Joe Palmore, with Judge David Tatel. Judge Tatel...more
Applicable Provider Types: All - Is Your Entity in Compliance? Recent regulatory language makes clear that most healthcare providers must provide free auxiliary aids and services for patients with disabilities....more
On September 26, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") adopted a Report and Order (the "Second R&O") setting forth new rules to make interoperable video conferencing services ("IVCS") more accessible to people...more
When reading case law involving litigation over Americans with Disabilities Act claims, one could be convinced that the workplace is a constant battleground between employees seeking excessive accommodations and employers...more
On September 4, 2024, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, in Anderson v. Diamondback Investment Group, LLC, ruled on whether a former employee’s use of lawful hemp-derived products containing delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol...more
The Supreme Court of the United States has agreed to hear a case that will decide whether retirees can sue for disability discrimination because of changes to retiree benefit plans....more
Last month, we reported on a decision from the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals (which includes Tennessee) concluding that an employee’s asthma did not constitute a protected disability under the Americans with Disabilities...more
Last week’s decision by the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, Morgan v. Allison Crane & Rigging LLC, stands as a reminder to employers to exercise caution in how they navigate accommodating employees with temporary medical...more
In 2008, Congress amended the Americans with Disabilities Act to expand the definition of medical conditions that qualify for protections under that statute. The amendments resulted from a number of federal court decisions...more
To honor the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), on July 26, 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) signed a long-awaited final rule to improve access to medical diagnostic equipment (MDE) for...more
On July 1, 2024, in Huber v. Westar Foods, Inc., in a 2–1 decision, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals departed from the “honest belief” defense recognized by the First, Second, Fourth, Fifth, and Seventh Circuits (and U.S....more
As we celebrate Disability Pride Month this July, it’s essential to reflect on the purpose and significance of this important observance. Disability Pride Month is a time to honor the achievements, history, and contributions...more
Disputes between employees and employers over COVID-19-era vaccination and masking policies continue to work their way through the legal system. Earlier this month, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals (which includes...more
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires covered employers to provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. To help determine effective accommodations, employers should use an “interactive...more
The Fourth Circuit has handed down a decision that provides helpful guidance to employers seeking to provide reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)....more
If you work in the DEI space, then you’re likely familiar with recent efforts to add “accessibility” to diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. Even if the term “DEIA” is new to you, your organization may be looking for...more
New York’s proposed budget bill points toward significant changes in employee leave rights in the coming year. Repeal of NY COVID Paid Sick Leave Law - New York – the last state in the country still requiring all...more
When does an employee’s request for accommodations not fall under the Americans with Disabilities Act? According to a decision this week from the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals (which includes North Carolina, South Carolina,...more
Employers know that the Americans with Disabilities Act requires them to engage in an “interactive process” with employees seeking a reasonable accommodation. This is a back-and-forth discussion to determine the employee’s...more