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
Reasonable Accommodation
Pregnancy discrimination laws get a face-lift with the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”)
By Paige Melendez on
Posted in Pregnancy discrimination, Reasonable Accommodation
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…