Employers sometimes mistakenly believe that they can ask any questions they want during an interview. After all, it is their business and their decision about which employee they hire. They think this gives them the right to ask anything that they deem prudent. But...
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Disability Discrimination And Accommodation
What legal rights do employees managing chronic illnesses have?
Chronic illnesses are long-term health conditions like diabetes, arthritis and heart disease. These conditions need ongoing care and can make daily activities harder. Employees with chronic illnesses have legal rights to help them manage their work and health. Legal...
What are reasonable accommodations for ADHD?
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that is commonly diagnosed in children. Most schools recognize that children with ADHD need a few basic accommodations to make it easier for them to thrive. However, children with ADHD become adults with ADHD – and their condition...
Does a lack of accommodation equate to disability discrimination?
In a professional setting, discrimination against individuals with disabilities can be particularly harmful. This discrimination often surfaces in the form of inadequate accommodation in the workplace. You might understandably wonder if the absence of such...
Service animals in the workplace
In today’s workforce, inclusivity and accommodation for individuals with disabilities are paramount. One significant aspect of this reality is the facilitation of service animals by employees with disabilities who need this kind of help. Service animals can provide...
How does the Americans with Disabilities Act protect employees?
If you live with a disability, you may find certain aspects of life more challenging. One of the most challenging things to deal with could be other people’s perception of you. While there is little you can do to control the perceptions a member of the general public...
Understanding reasonable accommodations in the workplace
The Americans with Disabilities Act is an important piece of legislation that aims to ensure equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Before its passing, there were no complete federal guidelines in this area. One significant aspect of the ADA is the...
Signs of disability harassment in the workplace
Workplace harassment based on disability is illegal, yet it still happens far too often. Harassment can take many forms, from overt abuse to more subtle acts that create a hostile environment. Recognizing the signs of disability harassment is the first step toward...
5 ways employers try to skirt the ADA
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) offers people with disabilities legal protections to help ensure that they have equal opportunities in the workplace. Asking for accommodations isn’t asking for special privileges. It’s merely asking for a “level playing...
How long do I have to sue for workplace discrimination in WA?
Every employee deserves a stress-free workplace. And most employers take appropriate measures to ensure that the workplace is conducive. However, it’s not uncommon for an employee to encounter an incident of discrimination. Whether it is perpetrated by the employer,...