The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently announced that Scripps Medical Group (Scripps) has agreed to pay $6.875 Million to settle an age/disability discrimination charge that had been filed

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The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) became effective on June 27, 2023 and enhances the accommodation protections provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  For more information on how

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The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) becomes effective on June 27, 2023, and enhances the accommodation protections provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  Although the PWFA does not

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On March 27, 2023, the United States Supreme Court granted certiorari in Laufer v. Acheson Hotels[1] to decide this very issue.  Deborah Laufer, who has various physical impairments, is

Continue Reading Do Individuals Who Have No Intent to Use Your Business’s Services Have Standing to Sue Your Company for Potential ADA Accessibility and Accommodations Violations?—The U.S. Supreme Court To Weigh In.