Category: Americans with Disabilities Act Claims

What you need to do and when Filing a lawsuit against your employer can be a daunting process, especially if you’ve never had to navigate the legal system before. If you’re like a lot of people, you’re probably going to spend some time doing Internet research before you pick up […]

Supervisor wouldn’t allow woman to keep juice at her work station If you live with diabetes, you’re probably used to monitoring your health on a daily basis. After all, blood sugar fluctuations can cause pose serious medical problems. Diabetes is often covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Because […]

Employer sued for disability discrimination over seizure disorder An employee has an unexpected seizure during the work day. After he recovers, he gets clearance from his doctor to resume his job duties. The question is this: Does the employer have to allow him back on the job? That question was […]

When obesity is – and isn’t – a disability Can a company deny employment to an otherwise-qualified candidate just because he or she is obese? Many people would argue that a person’s professional competence has no relation to the number that shows up on their bathroom scale. Despite that, a […]

Company sued for violating Americans with Disabilities Act Taking time off from work to recover from a medical procedure is usually no picnic. In addition to the pain and discomfort, many workers are forced to go without pay during their leave. Employees are often eager to return to their jobs, […]