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Children’s Hospital Sued by EEOC for Disability Discrimination

A children’s hospital located in Atlanta, Georgia, is facing a lawsuit from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) after it allegedly discriminated against a job applicant due to a disability. More specifically, the applicant noted that they had an egg allergy that would require them to get an alternative flu vaccine. Rather than grant this accommodation, the hospital rescinded its offer of employment, which the EEOC claims resulted in discrimination.

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Seven Ways to Identify Disability Discrimination

It is a sad fact that people with disabilities face discrimination in the workplace every day across the United States. Thankfully, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) makes this kind of conduct illegal, and allows victims of disability discrimination to seek compensation for the harm they have suffered. Here are seven ways you can identify if you have been the victim of disability discrimination:

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Seven Ways You May Be Discriminated Against For Your Disability

DIsability discrimination is a sadly common phenomenon that affects an estimated 61% of all disabled workers. This sort of behavior is not only inappropriate for the workplace, it may also be a violation of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). Here are seven ways you may be discriminated against for your disability:

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Federal Court Denies Dismissal in Painkiller Discrimination Case

A federal court in Ohio has dismissed a motion for summary judgment in a case where a prospective employee was not hired after disclosing he used a prescription opioid painkiller. The case is a sign of the stigma that many people with chronic pain face as they seek employment in their respective fields. However, the plaintiff’s own motion for summary judgment was also defeated, meaning the case may have a long way to go before it is resolved.

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What is a Reasonable Accommodation Under the ADA?

The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) requires all employers with 15 or more employees to make reasonable accommodations to employees with physical or psychological disabilities. For some employers, this can seem daunting, since they do not really understand what is required of them by the ADA. So, what exactly is a reasonable accommodation, and how do you know when you need to provide one? Continue reading “What is a Reasonable Accommodation Under the ADA?”

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