The emotional and dramatic story of the decades-long push for equality and accessibility that culminated in the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990. A story of courage and perseverance, the film highlights the determined people who literally put their bodies on the line to achieve their goal and change the lives
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Transgender Employee’s Lawsuit Against Liberty University Moves Forward
A federal judge recently ruled that a lawsuit against Liberty University, filed by a former employee who alleges discrimination based on her transgender identity, can proceed. This case is a critical development for LGBTQ+ workers, reinforcing that religious employers cannot always use faith-based defenses to justify discriminatory actions.What Happened?Ellenor Zinski, a former IT Helpdesk employee…
Trump EEOC Moves to Dismiss Its Own Gender Identity Bias Lawsuits
In a significant policy shift, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has moved to dismiss several pending lawsuits alleging discrimination based on gender identity. This action aligns with President Donald Trump’s recent executive order on “gender ideology extremism” and corresponding guidance from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM).The EEOC’s motions to dismiss, filed last…
SCOTUS Ruling Lowers Standard for Employers to Prove FLSA Exemptions: What Workers Need to Know
The U.S. Supreme Court has handed down a decision in EMD Sales Inc. v. Carrera that could significantly impact workers seeking to challenge employer misclassification under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). In a unanimous opinion, the Court ruled that employers need only meet the “preponderance of the evidence” standard—showing it is more likely than…
Federal Court Blocks Biden's Overtime Expansion: What Employers and Workers Need to Know
In a decision affecting millions of American workers, a federal court in Texas has struck down the Biden administration’s attempt to expand overtime pay protection. The ruling, issued by U.S. District Judge Sean Jordan, effectively maintains the current salary threshold at which workers become eligible for overtime pay at $35,568 annually, rather than allowing it…
Expected Changes in Employment Law Under President Trump’s Second Term
As President Donald Trump reclaims the White House, employers and employees alike anticipate significant shifts in labor policies. Based on his previous term and campaign promises, these changes could impact areas such as workplace regulations, immigration, and diversity initiatives.1. Regulatory Reforms and Agency LeadershipOne of the hallmark changes expected involves regulatory slowdowns and a pivot…
Companies Continue to Illegally Require Employees to Be 100% Healed Before Returning to Work
I continue to be surprised by the number of companies that refuse to accommodate workers who have disabilities or who are returning from medical leave. Requiring an employee to be “100% healed” with no medical restrictions is nearly always a violation of the the ADA. EEOC Sues FedEx For Disability Discrimination The Federal Express Corporation…
EEOC Sued for Employment Discrimination
In a striking turn of events, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) finds itself on the receiving end of a discrimination lawsuit. An employee with 24 years of service has filed a complaint against the agency, alleging violations of the very law it is tasked to enforce – Title VII of the Civil Rights…
10,000 workers at 25 U.S. hotels were on strike Monday. More could be joining them.
One of the worst side effects of the Covid times has been companies attempting to continue to do with less paying work for workers even after the economy came back online. From AP via ABC:“Some 10,000 hotel workers represented by UNITE HERE union union walked off the job Sunday at 24 hotels in eight…
7th Circuit Upholds Jury Verdict Against Walmart for Discrimination Against Worker with Down Syndrome
The Seventh Circuit Court of appeals rejected Walmart’s appeal, holding that the “jury heard sufficient evidence to find Walmart violated the Americans with Disabilities Act when it changed its scheduling policy and failed to accommodate an employee with Down syndrome who had difficulty adapting to her new hours, the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals…