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Supreme Court to Hear Arguments on Standards for Special Education Discrimination Cases
The Question before the Court: Do the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Rehabilitation Act of 1973 require children with disabilities to satisfy a “bad faith or gross misjudgment” standard when seeking relief for discrimination relating to their education?
Stereotyping at Work, Is it Discrimination?
Many employees encounter stereotyping in the workplace. It is essential for both employees and employers to recognize when playful jokes transition into discriminatory harassment to safeguard their rights.
Employment Discrimination: the Basics
In situations involving termination, demotion, performance improvement plans (PIPs), hostile work environments, or adverse management practices, it is crucial to recognize the potential for discrimination to influence an employer’s decisions, whether intentionally or inadvertently. Understanding the parameters of discrimination is essential for those who feel they may be affected.
Reasonable Accommodations and the ADA
A reasonable accommodation is any adjustment to an employee's office space, duties, or schedule. Employers must provide reasonable accommodations to employees with a disability to assist them in performing their job duties. Common reasonable accommodations include a modified schedule, remote work, and access to resources such as a standing desk or speech-to-text technology.
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The Supreme Court has ordered a stay that halts the reinstatement of Gwynne Wilcox to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and Cathy Harris to the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), following President Donald Trump's attempt to fire them without cause. These two agencies are pivotal to forming policy on worker’s rights in both the private and public sector, as such the heads of each agency will be extremely influential moving forward.