Avoiding ADA Violations During the Interview Process
Avoiding ADA violations during the interview process starts with keeping the focus where it belongs, on whether a candidate can do the job. That means asking questions tied directly to job duties, applying the same standards to every applicant, and responding to accommodation requests thoughtfully and consistently. Problems often arise early in...
Weight Discrimination And The Workforce
Weight discrimination and the workforce – Westfair Communications
Gary Phelan Discusses On WICC A Class Action ADA Lawsuit Filed Against Twitter
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Discrimination Claims Based On Mental Health Rising
The COVID-19 pandemic may be among the reasons for the increase in the last two years. The EEOC observed that “employees with certain pre-existing mental health conditions, for example, anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder or post-traumatic stress disorder … may have more difficulty handling the disruption to daily life that has accompanied the...
Gary Phelan Responds To Clearhealthcosts.Com Regarding Covid-19 Worker Disability
Coronavirus (Covid-19) and disability: A year later, and millions of cases later, patients struggle for disability
Attorney Gary Phelan Quoted In Article “Schools Report Staffing Short-Ages” In The Norwalk Hour.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, teachers legally are entitled to reasonable accommodations if they need one. For many, that might mean teaching remotely, said Gary Phelan, a Stratford attorney who has represented teachers seeking accommodations.
“There’s not a one-sizefits-all answer to fit every situation, as is true of...
Today’s Business: Accommodation For Those With New Disabilities
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When an employee develops a disability and still can perform the essential functions of the job, an employer has a responsibility to provide what is called a “reasonable accommodation.” But that doesn’t always work.
ADA Considerations And Working From Home
In the past several months, millions of American workers have made the transition to working from home. Employees and employers alike have had to adapt quickly to the change in working conditions. One major factor that employers have had to address is what to do regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)...
Reasonable Accommodation In The Workplace And COVID-19
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