The workplace should be an inclusive workplace where everyone feels supported and empowered to perform their best. However, employees with invisible disabilities often face unique challenges in obtaining the accommodations they need to thrive. Invisible disabilities, such as mental health conditions, chronic illnesses, and neurodevelopmental disorders, are not readily apparent,
Living in the 21st century, we expect to see more forward-thinking. And while great strides have been made toward equality – especially concerning gender roles – instances still exist where women are treated unfavorably compared to men. Often, they miss out on benefits or opportunities afforded to their male counterparts.
Everyone by now has heard about the coronavirus. Whether it be through social media, Whatsapp, or the mainstream media, no one really seems to know what it is and how it can be treated. The little we know has become a source of fear and has catered to significant repercussions.
It is against the law for an employer to discriminate against an employee based on a disability. This includes not just hiring decisions but also situations involving the promotion or demotion of an existing employee. When it comes to disability discrimination, the question is whether or not a person was the
Although you frequently see news reports about individual cases of sexual harassment and other forms of employment discrimination, it is often difficult for the average person to grasp the extent of the problem at a statewide or national level. One set of metrics comes from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC),
There are a number of laws on the books designed to protect New Yorkers from disability discrimination. One such law is the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The Act specifically prohibits a federal agency, federal contractor, or any organization receiving financial assistance from the federal government from discriminating against an employee or
You are probably familiar with the concept of a hostile work environment in relation to sexual harassment law. The basic idea is that if an employee experiences “severe and pervasive” abuse in the workplace over a long period of time due to their sex, that can make it effectively impossible to perform their job
When it comes to disability discrimination, it is important to understand that not every physical or mental limitation a person may have actually qualifies as a “disability” under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other civil rights laws. The ADA actually defines a disability as an impairment “that substantially limits
Article 78 proceedings allow public employees in New York to challenge disciplinary or termination decisions made by their employer. A public employee must typically go through an administrative review process first. But if the employee is not satisfied with the outcome, he or she may initiate an Article 78 proceeding in
There are many elements to a disability discrimination claim. One of the most critical elements is that the victim must prove that he or she “suffered an adverse employment action” because of a disability. An adverse action includes being fired from a given job. Judge: Failure to Consult “Job Coach” was Not
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