You may be entitled to leave Under the FMLA because of a serious illness or to take care of a loved one. Our NY FMLA Lawyers handle sick and personal leave and a host of other leave-related issues. The FMLA protects employees, amongst other things, from being denied medical leave
The Americans with Disabilities Act protects Americans against disability-related discrimination by making it illegal for any employer to discriminate against a qualified job applicant on the basis of his or her disability. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, a disability is any mental or physical impairment that limits a person’s
After an extended period of good performance for his employer, The Cash Store, employee Sean Riley requested time off in order to deal with his bipolar disorder. The Cash Store denied his request and then fired him shortly thereafter. Reilly had informed his employer about his bipolar disorder before he
The Americans with Disabilities Act (www.ada.gov) (“ADA”) requires employer to provide “reasonable accommodations” to their disabled employees. But what exactly is a reasonable accommodation under the ADA? The Code of Federal Regulations defines an accommodation as “any change in the work environment or the way things are customarily done that
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently came out with a decision about whether attendance is an essential function of the job, and when an employer can terminate an employee for poor attendance even if the absences are caused by a “disability” within the meaning of the
What should I do if I get fired in cities like Cleveland or New York City? Here some things to think about if your employment is terminated: If you are in doubt about your rights or any potential claims you may have, contact an attorney at our firm to discuss
Let our NY Harassment Lawyers help you. We receive many calls from potential clients inquiring whether the harassment they are experiencing at work is illegal. Most people assume that the harassment is illegal because it is unfair, degrading and/or abusive. However, NY Harassment Law does not protect employees unless the
Extended Leave of Absence May Be a Reasonable Accommodation Under New York City Human Rights Law In LaCourt v. Shenanigans Knits, Ltd., No. 102391/11 (N.Y. Sup. Ct., N.Y. Cty., Nov. 14, 2012), an employee informed her supervisor of her recent breast cancer diagnosis and decision to undergo a double mastectomy.
Disability Discrimination in New York Unlawful Termination – Disability Discrimination EXTENDED LEAVE OF ABSENCE MAY BE A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION UNDER NEW YORK CITY HUMAN RIGHTS LAW The following post addresses a topic of disability discrimination in New York – whether an extended leave of absence may be considered a reasonable
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires employers to engage in an interactive process with a disabled employee to determine whether the employer can provide a reasonable accommodation under the ADA to the disabled employee. A reasonable accommodation under the ADA requires that the employee be able to perform essential
