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A former Amazon warehouse worker is suing the company for allegedly firing her after years of approved disability accommodations when her medical restrictions became permanent. The case raises questions about employer obligations under the ADA and FMLA when accommodating workers with chronic disabilities.
The EEOC under new leadership may narrow the scope of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act to exclude accommodations for abortion, fertility treatment, and other reproductive health conditions beyond pregnancy itself. The law, enacted in 2022 to protect pregnant workers' employment rights, could see its workplace accommodation requirements significantly reduced.
Riverside Industries Inc. appointed Markus Jones as president and CEO; the organization's mission is empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through employment, community engagement and personal growth. During Jones's interim leadership, RSI completed a $500,000 construction project to create a new space for its Production Department, a social enterprise that employs program participants with disabilities.
The article explains Expedited Reinstatement (EXR), a Social Security Administration program that allows disabled workers whose SSDI or SSI benefits ended due to work earnings to restart benefits within five years without a new application if they can no longer work. The program provides provisional benefits including cash payments and Medicare/Medicaid coverage for up to six months while the SSA reviews the request.
A former programs manager at an Ohio healthcare nonprofit is suing after allegedly being fired following reports of racial discrimination, while his disability accommodation renewal was pending with his doctor. The case involves claims that the organization failed to properly accommodate his medical conditions and used his disability-related medical appointments against him in a performance investigation.
Accenture Federal Services has secured a $74.8 million contract to manage the Social Security Administration's Ticket to Work program, which connects disability beneficiaries with employment support services. The contract includes operating the program's help line and websites, recruiting and monitoring employment networks, and providing beneficiary outreach and support.
The article marks the 81st National Disability Employment Awareness Month and examines employment barriers for people with disabilities in Iowa, including Medicaid eligibility restrictions that discourage work and income disparities compared to non-disabled workers. It highlights state initiatives like Employment First and the Work Without Worry proposal to increase employment opportunities and remove disincentives for disabled workers to earn more.
The article explains how workplace harassment protections apply to digital communications and after-hours conduct, including references to disability harassment as a protected category under federal law. It provides guidance for employees on recognizing, documenting, and reporting harassment that occurs via email, messaging apps, and social media.
A former Walmart cashier is suing the company for disability discrimination and retaliation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, alleging he was fired the day after requesting accommodation to bring his psychiatric service dog to work. The lawsuit also includes claims of sex discrimination and hostile work environment based on the employee's gender identity.
Rep. Haley Stevens introduced the Blue Collar Social Security Fairness Act, which would allow workers in physically demanding occupations like construction, nursing, and manufacturing to claim full Social Security benefits at age 60 instead of 67. The article explains the bill's eligibility criteria, financial implications, and obstacles to passage, including concerns about Social Security's solvency.
The article discusses how invisible disabilities create employment barriers that are difficult to document, explaining that outward appearance does not establish work capacity and that proper documentation must show patterns of limitations affecting job demands. It covers how employees with invisible disabilities may qualify for reasonable accommodations under the ADA and discusses the documentation needed for disability insurance and Social Security disability claims.
Breast cancer survivors may face employment disruptions and financial challenges during treatment and recovery, with protections available through workplace accommodations under the ADA and disability benefits programs. The article explains how cancer-related limitations affect work capacity and outlines the differences between workplace accommodations, disability insurance claims, and Social Security disability applications.
Cancer patients facing treatment-related work limitations may be entitled to workplace accommodations under the ADA or disability benefits through insurance or Social Security, which serve different purposes and have distinct eligibility requirements. Proper documentation of medical conditions and work limitations is essential for navigating these protections and appealing denied claims.
Breast cancer survivors may face employment disruptions and financial challenges during treatment and recovery, with potential eligibility for workplace accommodations under the ADA or disability benefits through insurance or Social Security. The article explains how documentation of treatment-related work limitations and understanding different benefit programs can help cancer patients make informed decisions about income protection.
Breast cancer survivors may face employment disruptions and financial challenges during treatment and recovery, with potential access to workplace accommodations under the ADA or disability benefits through insurance or Social Security. The article explains how documentation of treatment-related work limitations and understanding different benefit programs can help cancer patients navigate income protection options.
US disability employment reached an all-time high in fall 2025, but disabled workers face renewed threats from AI hiring systems, strict in-office mandates, and persistent workplace discrimination and stigma. The article examines challenges including biased automated screening, lack of remote work flexibility, and inaccessible workplace technology, while highlighting disabled professionals' calls for employers to address their own biases and make disability inclusion a core cultural value.
Allsup, a disability representation company, is encouraging people who can no longer work due to breast cancer or its treatment to explore whether they qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. The article explains how Allsup helps applicants build SSDI claims by collecting medical evidence and demonstrating how their condition affects their ability to work.
An AT&T employee filed a federal lawsuit alleging she was demoted two days after reporting discrimination to HR, claiming the company discriminated against her based on disability (cancer diagnosis), gender, national origin, and religion. The complaint details allegations of hostile treatment by her supervisor and claims AT&T terminated her roughly 18 months before her pension benefits fully vested.
Long Covid has disabled millions of US workers, and the Trump administration's dismantling of federal protections—including closing the HHS Long Covid office and deleting Department of Labor workplace guidance—has created a climate of fear around disability accommodations. Employers are increasingly fighting Long Covid accommodation requests despite evidence that accommodations improve retention and productivity, while the EEOC has ceased issuing guidance on AI hiring bias and employee surveillance software that disproportionately affects disabled workers.
A former Tesla worker alleges the company forced her to declare a disability she did not have after a workplace chemical burn, then placed her on unpaid leave and eventually fired her. The complaint describes a 17-month dispute over disability accommodation paperwork, during which Tesla allegedly suspended her health benefits and withheld compensation while excluding her from work.
A Southwest Airlines flight attendant with severe pet allergies is suing the airline for disability discrimination, alleging it failed to provide reasonable workplace accommodations and instead forced her to choose between working around animals, losing pay, or seeking medical attention. The case centers on whether Southwest made adequate efforts to accommodate her condition, which causes breathing difficulties, or whether her allergy makes the job inherently incompatible with her disability.
New Hampshire has settled a six-year lawsuit brought by disabled people in the state's Choices for Independence Medicaid program, which provides in-home care to allow people with disabilities to avoid institutionalization. The settlement requires the state to analyze caregiver networks, ensure contingency plans for participants not receiving approved services, and review reimbursement rates that have made it difficult to hire caregivers.
Allsup Employment Services is promoting free return-to-work support for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) recipients during National Disability Employment Awareness Month, helping disabled people understand how employment may affect their benefits. The article highlights that only 22.8% of people with disabilities were employed in 2025 compared to 65.2% of people without disabilities, and describes AES's personalized guidance on career options, job search preparation, and work incentives.
Allsup Employment Services, a Social Security-authorized Employment Network, is promoting free return-to-work support for SSDI recipients during National Disability Employment Awareness Month, helping individuals explore career options and understand work incentives. The article highlights that only 22.8% of people with disabilities were employed in 2025 compared to 65.2% of people without disabilities, and notes that AES has helped over 43,000 individuals return to work.
Paycom has filed a legal response denying it violated the Americans with Disabilities Act in its handling of an employee with a severe onion allergy, claiming it engaged in good faith accommodation efforts before terminating her employment. The EEOC lawsuit alleges the company unlawfully discriminated against the worker by refusing remote work or a safe isolated workspace despite repeated severe allergic reactions at the office.
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