Under the Americans With Disabilities Act, "reassignment" to an open and available position must be considered as a possible "reasonable accommodation." Attorney Sid Steinberg notes that the 8th ...

Employers must assess each employee’s ability to perform essential job functions on a case-by-case basis using objective evidence, not fueled by stereotypes or fears, one attorney told HR Dive.

The EEOC is suing American Airlines in a federal lawsuit alleging that the Fort Worth-based airline refused to provide accommodation for a blind employee, then fired her, officials said. The lawsuit ...

Employers faced with employees who exhibit conduct that may be due to a mental disability often have difficulty assessing their obligations under the ADA, such as whether the employee is disabled, ...