FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Employee Files a Complaint against Pittsburgh Field Club for Disability Discrimination Employee suffers work-related injury and endures harassment from supervisor before being fired only a month after return. Pittsburgh, PA, June 12, 2017 – Kraemer, Manes & Associates LLC “KM&A” has filed a complaint for disability discrimination… read more →
The United States protects workers with a disability from discrimination, including securing the rights of any veteran who has sustained a permanent injury or disability from his or her service. Therefore, a number of laws provide for the veteran. We will go into the laws below. What Laws Protect A Disabled Veteran From Employment… read more →
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) provides that employers make reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. These accommodations must be made for job applicants as well as current employees. The key is that the individual with disabilities is qualified for the position and able to do the essential functions of their… read more →
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) does not protect those with an addiction to illegal drugs. Illegal use of drugs is grounds for denying employment or firing from employment. Employers may also test their applicants or employees for illegal substance use. ADA recognizes substance abuse as alcohol or drugs. Someone participating… read more →
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 protects the rights of those with disabilities, who are employed or looking for employment, from workplace discrimination. This law defines “disability” in a few specific ways. You are protected by ADA if you meet the definition of disability as defined by the… read more →
The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of disability. Under this law, employers must provide reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. Why would an individual need a reasonable accommodation? Suppose an employee’s disability is negatively affecting his work performance. A reasonable accommodation – or an adjustment in his job… read more →
Our basic understanding of a concept is not always on par with the legal system’s understanding of that concept. The term “disability” is one example. What exactly is a disability according to the law? We can look to the laws that protect disabled workers for a better understanding. The Legal… read more →
Federal and state laws prohibit employment discrimination based on an employee’s disability or perceived disability. To be considered “disabled” under the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, you must: Have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity with or without the… read more →
It is illegal for an employer to treat its employees or applicants unfavorably because of a disability. This type of discrimination occurs when an employee or applicant has a disability, has a history of a disability, or is believed to have an impairment that is not transitory and minor and… read more →
Employment discrimination lawsuits are on a rise. Typically, individuals bring discrimination lawsuits under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”), 42 U.S.C. §12112 et seq., the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (“ADEA”), 29 U.S.C. §623 et seq., or Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964… read more →