Most employers know that employees with disabilities may be eligible for “reasonable accommodations”. Fewer know where these obligations come from or exactly what they mean. Job applicants also have rights regarding reasonable accommodations. This includes accommodations to the hiring process as well as the position sought. Applicable Laws The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 … Read more
On February 26, 2018, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled that federal law prohibits employment discrimination based on sexual orientation. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlaws workplace discrimination because of “race, color, religion, sex, or national origin”. Unlike many state statutes, it does not specifically address sexual … Read more
On September 24, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed Executive Order 11246, which continues to impose anti-discrimination and affirmative action requirements upon federal contractors. The Executive Order came just a year after Congress enacted (and President Johnson signed into law) the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VII of that act created the first national … Read more