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Macy’s to pay $75,000 to settle ADA discrimination case

On behalf of Warren & Siurek, L.L.P. | May 2, 2018 | Americans With Disabilities Act

Individuals with disabilities in Texas and around the country face enormous challenges. Federal law prohibits workplace discrimination based on disability and requires employers to take reasonable steps to accommodate workers with disabilities, and the Equal...

Workers with disabilities often confront discrimination

On behalf of Warren & Siurek, L.L.P. | Apr 24, 2018 | Americans With Disabilities Act

Many Houston workers with disabilities face disadvantageous conditions on the job. Over 54 million people across the United States have a disability, but people with serious disabilities who work full time earn $1,000 less each month on average than workers without...

Revealing workers’ EEOC complaints may be an ADA violation

On behalf of Warren & Siurek, L.L.P. | Feb 8, 2018 | Americans With Disabilities Act

For employees in Texas and across the country, the right to communication with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is protected under federal law. One of the EEOC’s enforcement priorities is preserving access to the system for employees facing...

Envoy Air and American Airlines settle suit for $9.8 million

On behalf of Warren & Siurek, L.L.P. | Dec 22, 2017 | Americans With Disabilities Act

It is illegal for most Houston employers to discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of their disabilities. When workers are disabled or become disabled, their employers must offer reasonable accommodations to them that allow them to do their jobs...

How disabilities can hinder companies

On behalf of Warren & Siurek, L.L.P. | Oct 19, 2017 | Americans With Disabilities Act

According to the Center for Talent Innovation, almost one-third of college educated full-time workers in white collar jobs are disabled. However, employers in Texas may not be able to tell that people are disabled just by looking at them. These are referred to as...

The legal obligation to accommodate disabled workers

On behalf of Warren & Siurek, L.L.P. | Sep 8, 2017 | Americans With Disabilities Act

The Family and Medical Leave Act enables eligible workers in Texas and around the country to take time off to care for themselves or family members under certain circumstances. The law requires employers to protect their jobs for 12 weeks. If an individual’s...

Inflexible leave policies and the ADA

On behalf of Warren & Siurek, L.L.P. | Aug 31, 2017 | Americans With Disabilities Act

Houston employers are required to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees under the Americans with Disabilities Act. This means that companies must make job adjustments that will allow individuals with a disability to perform necessary...

Landmark ruling in transgender discrimination case

On behalf of Warren & Siurek, L.L.P. | May 23, 2017 | Americans With Disabilities Act

The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits employers in Texas and around the country from discriminating against workers because of physical or mental impairments that limit one or more of their major life functions. However, the 1990 law specifically excludes...

People with cancer and workplace discrimination

On behalf of Warren & Siurek, L.L.P. | Apr 25, 2017 | Americans With Disabilities Act

Some Texas workers who have had cancer might face discrimination in the workplace despite the fact that 2009 amendments to the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act protects them. According to the 2009 amendments, people who have a disability that substantially limits...

ADA claims may be filed posthumously

On behalf of Warren & Siurek, L.L.P. | Mar 1, 2017 | Americans With Disabilities Act

For many families, the loss of a close relative also means the loss of livelihood. As such, Texas families may want to educate themselves about the protections they are entitled to in the event of a loved one’s death. Furthermore, employers should be cautious...
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