Monthly Archives: March 2017
ADA Title III Claims and Website Accessibility
You might know that Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects people from disability discrimination in places of public accommodation. For employers who have physical structures in which their businesses are based, it is clear how Title III applies to those spaces. However, what has not been so clear in recent… Read More »
Equal Employment Tips for Small Businesses: Making It Equal and Getting It Right
So, maybe you’ve just opened your company and you’re finally in the place to hire employees. Or, maybe, you are an established company, but have been too busy building the company to consider equal employment laws? Either way, it is important to know that regardless of how long you’ve been established, even small employers… Read More »
Title IX and Sex Discrimination in Education
Sex discrimination is not just illegal in the workplace – it is illegal at most colleges and universities, as well under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title 9”). But, does Title IX extend to all educational institutions? And what are your rights at educational institution covered under Title IX? Learning More… Read More »
The Laws of Disability Accommodations for Lawyers: What are your rights in the workplace?
A disability can affect anyone – and lawyers are no exceptions. Recently, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission (EEOC) issued a helpful fact sheet that addresses frequently asked questions about practicing lawyers and disability accommodations at work. So, what do you need to know? Understanding What a “Reasonable Accommodation” Can Include First, it is important… Read More »