Workplace Disability Discrimination: Your Complete Legal Guide

Facing unfair treatment at work because of a disability can feel isolating and overwhelming. Yet disability discrimination remains one of the most common workplace civil rights violations. This guide will help you understand your legal protections, recognize discrimination, and take effective action to protect your rights and career. Disclaimer: This

Understanding the Scope of Title VII Protections for LGBTQ+ Employees

Are you an LGBTQ+ employee worried about workplace discrimination? Good news – federal law is on your side. In this guide, we’ll break down exactly how Title VII protects you, what to do if you face discrimination, and how recent Supreme Court decisions have strengthened your rights at work. Disclaimer:

Does a College Have to Alter its Educational Program to Accommodate a Disabled Student?

Disability discrimination is not strictly limited to employment. The Americans with Disabilities (ADA) guarantees access to a wide range of “goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations.” This includes educational programs, which means colleges and universities must engage in an “interactive process” with disabled students who request a reasonable accommodation for their

Should I Keep Work-Related Emails to Prove My Discrimination Claim?

Before pursuing a claim for sex or pregnancy discrimination, you need to be careful to maintain any records related to your employment, including the discriminatory acts that led to your illegal termination. Having this paper trail will make it easier for you to prove your case in court as well as

Is an “Unfair” Employment Decision Necessarily Discrimination?

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and similar state and local laws are designed to prevent discrimination on the basis of a person’s physical or mental impairments. But it is important to understand the ADA is not a proverbial “Get Out of Jail Free” card. Your employer can still discipline or fire

Upstate NY Employer Company Settles EEOC Disability Discrimination Charges

Last August we discussed a pending disability discrimination case against a western New York truck dealership. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) accused the company of firing an employee who previously received “exceptional” performance reviews after he requested medical leave to recover from hip replacement surgery. On June 7, 2018, the EEOC