Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), employers with 15 or more employees must not discriminate against qualified employees on the basis of disability. A central component of this obligation is the duty to provide reasonable accommodations—adjustments to the job or work environment that enable an employee with a disability to perform essential job
As 2025 began, a noticeable shift emerged as employers increasingly required employees to return to the office. What had once been framed as temporary or optional during the remote-work boom had evolved into formal policy changes within many companies. That remote-work boom was largely driven by necessity, as the COVID-19 pandemic forced employers to rapidly
The shift to remote and flexible work has reshaped the modern workplace. For many, working from home is a perk governed by company policy. However, for employees with disabilities, the ability to telework is often more than a benefit—it’s a potential legal right under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) that can remove barriers.
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Pregnancy discrimination remains one of the most persistent challenges in employment law. Despite decades of legal protections, thousands of employees still face adverse actions after announcing a pregnancy or requesting accommodations. Pregnancy discrimination occurs when an employer treats an employee or job applicant unfavorably because of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.
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Under both federal and Texas law, most employers are required to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Central to this obligation is the “interactive process”—a collaborative dialogue between employer and employee aimed at identifying and implementing effective accommodations. For Texas workers, understanding the contours of this process is critical to ensuring compliance and
Service animals are an essential component of the lives of many individuals with disabilities, providing significant assistance that enables them to navigate daily activities with greater independence and safety. Under various legal frameworks, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the United States, service animals are recognized as
For a long time, there was a gray area under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, and relevant case law when it came to accommodating pregnancy in the workplace. Under the current laws, discriminating against employees for being pregnant is illegal, but the current law’s protections do
