Disability accommodations are meant to ensure that everyone has a fair chance to succeed at work. For many employees in New York, though, the process of asking for or receiving reasonable accommodations accommodations can feel confusing and intimidating. You might worry that your employer will see you differently, that your request will be denied, or […]
Is COVID19 Considered a Disability The short answer is: no, COVID-19 is not a disability under the law, but the nuts and bolts of the inquiry are often far more complex. Indeed, this has also been the case with past influenza pandemics. Generally, for a medical condition to be considered a legal disability, it cannot […]
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a law passed to protect the rights of people with disabilities. Part of the law covers discrimination in the workplace. The law ensures that if a disabled person is otherwise qualified to perform a job, an employer with 15 or more employees is legally obligated to make a […]
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