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Making “Reasonable Accommodations” for Florida Employees Under the ADA

By Scott Law Team |

Every Florida employer needs to be mindful of their duties and responsibilities under federal and state employment discrimination laws. For example, under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) a business may face EEOC charges or a private lawsuit if they fail to make “reasonable accommodation” for an employee’s documented physical or mental impairment. But… Read More »

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Workplace

The Stress of It All: ADA Stressful Workplace Claims

By Scott Law Team |

There is no dispute that work can be stressful. But when does the stress of the job become so severe that it may qualify you to make a request for a reasonable accommodation under disability law, including Americans With Disabilities Act as Amended (ADA) accommodations from your employer? If the stress comes from the… Read More »

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Discrimination

The Laws of Disability Accommodations for Lawyers: What are your rights in the workplace?

By Scott Law Team |

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 »

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Wellness

The New 2017 EEOC Wellness Rules: What You Need to Know

By Scott Law Team |

By now, most Americans have heard the buzz about new wellness plans in the workplace. If your employer has not enacted a wellness plan – they may be in the minority. With the rise of wellness plans in the workplace, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission (EEOC) has issued new guidelines for how employers should… Read More »

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University students rights under disability and discrimination laws: What you need to know

By Scott Law Team |

Living with a disability can be a challenge, but thanks to federal and state laws – your disability does not have to stand in the way of getting a higher education. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, which was amended (and expanded) in 2008 through the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA),… Read More »

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Service Pets: What Are Your Rights?

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What are your employee rights when it comes to service animals? Do you currently have a service pet and have questions about where you are allowed to take your animal? Or, are you in the process of seeking a service pet and wondering whether your animal will be permitted in certain spaces? For instance,… Read More »

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