The “workplace” is not limited to the physical worksite provided by an employer. Its reach is expanding, and judges have begun to argue that...
Disability
New York Court Raises the Bar on Disability Accommodations
The New York Court of Appeals (“the Court”) recently ruled that an employer’s failure to demonstrate reasonable attempts to address a disabled...
NYC Issues Model Notice and Sick Leave Guidelines
The New York City Department of Consumer Affairs (“DCA”) has released information that will help guide employers before New York City’s Earned Sick...
Americans With Disabilities Act – Definition of Disability Clarified
A recent case clarified the contours of the term "Disability" under the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA"). The decision provides helpful...
Indefinite Leave as a Reasonable Accommodation under the ADA?
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), there is a liberal standard for determining whether an accommodation is considered “reasonable”...
New York City Requires Employers to Accommodate Pregnant Employees
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg recently signed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (the “NYC Law”) into law which modified the New York City’s Human...
Do I Need a Reason to Terminate an Employee?
In most states, absent a contract or policy to the contrary, the employment relationship between an employer and employee is "at will." This means...
Defining “Disability”
The ADA has a three-pronged definition of disability. An individual alleging an ADA violation only needs to meet one of the definitions of...
EEOC Issues Final Regulations Implementing the ADA
The ADA has a three-pronged definition of disability. An individual alleging an ADA violation only needs to meet one of the definitions of...
Bureau of Labor Statistics Releases 2009 Data on Employment Status of Persons with a Disability
On August 25, 2010, the Bureau of Labor Statistics issued its first release focusing on the employment status of persons with a disability. The...
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