The Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced that it has entered into a landmark consent decree resolving its first lawsuit brought under the Americans with Disabilities Act centered on the accessibility of corporate websites and mobile applications. Under the decree in National Federation of the Blind, et al. and United States v. HRB Digital LLC,
New York City Council Passes Law Requiring Pregnancy-Related Accommodations, Legislation Awaits Mayor’s Approval
On September 24, 2013, the New York City Council unanimously approved legislation that requires most New York City employers to provide reasonable accommodation for an employee’s pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions. While the legislation must be approved by the Mayor to become law, the City Council passed the measure by a seemingly veto-proof 47-0
The U.S. Access Board and ADA National Network to Host Free Webinar on Web Accessibility under the ADA
On July 11, 2013, the U.S. Access Board and the ADA National Network will host a free webinar providing a “walk thru” of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), also known as WCAG 2.0. The WCAG are published and maintained by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) and are the internationally recognized standards for web
Federal Agencies Serve Notice To Nation’s Health-Related Schools Concerning Hepatitis B Discrimination
The Departments of Justice, Education and Health and Human Services issued a joint letter to the nation’s medical schools, dental schools, nursing schools, and other health-related schools regarding hepatitis B discrimination. In the letter, the departments express concern that some health-related schools may be making enrollment decisions based on an incorrect understanding of the hepatitis
DOJ Says Don’t Make Disabled Passengers Call In Advance for A Bus Ride
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has reached a settlement with DeCamp Bus Lines, a New Jersey transportation company, to ensure that bus transportation is provided on equal terms to people with disabilities. The DOJ determined that DeCamp Bus Lines violated Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act by requiring that passengers with disabilities
EEOC Issues Revised Guidance on ADA’s Application to Certain Disabilities
On May 15, 2013, the EEOC issued revised “Q & A” documents addressing how the ADA applies to job applicants and employees with cancer, diabetes, epilepsy and learning disabilities. http://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/newsroom/release/5-15-13.cfm
Each of the revised Q & A documents also answers questions about topics such as: when an employer may obtain medical information from applicants and