People with disabilities are often forced to overcome numerous challenges in the course of daily life. Unfortunately, this includes major hurdles in finding work, obtaining fair pay, and dealing with [...]
In response to a growing social, political, and economic movement, lawmakers passed the Civil Rights Act in 1964. This law contained a number of provisions which applied to discriminatory employment p[...]
The reasonable accommodation rule is one of the bedrock principles in the Americans With Disabilities Act. Disabled individuals who are otherwise qualified for a job must, by law, be provided with the[...]
Most people know workers’ compensation applies to falls and other trauma injuries sustained at work. These benefits are available for occupational diseases, as well. These conditions occur over the [...]
One of my law school professors told us “you never get anything unless you ask.” In other words, we should always ask for things with confidence, especially if we are legally entitled to those thi[...]
Physical requirements are almost absolutely essential in some employment situations. For example, postal letter carriers must be able to walk most of the day and warehouse workers must be able to lift[...]