Have you gone from fighting for your country to fighting for your rights? Service members who return from a lengthy deployment are occasionally subject to employment discrimination because of military service, especially if injuries were sustained while overseas. If that’s the case, you need to know how the Uniformed Services… read more →
Spinal injuries mean a serious lifestyle change for most, altering major life activities as well as working capabilities. Depending on the severity of the problem, people with spinal injuries may never fully recover. A spinal injury can be termed a disability under the law. The Basics of Spinal Cord Anatomy… read more →
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”) prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities. It ensures equal opportunity in employment for disabled persons. The statute specifically provides that: No covered entity shall discriminate against a qualified individual on the basis of disability in regard to job application procedures, the hiring,… read more →
The Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) provides protection for “disabled individuals” who are currently employed or seeking employment. If an individual is disabled under the ADA, Employers are required to reasonably accommodate the individual’s disability. However, an individual first has to satisfy his/her duties in order to trigger the Employer’s… read more →