In a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision, Stanley v. City of Sanford, Florida, the Court made it clear that a “qualified individual” under Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act applies only to current employees or people seeking jobs; and as such it did not extend to retirees – those who are not employed… Read More
Workplace Harassment Law Reform: Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act
On February 10, 2022, after 4 years of deliberation, the U.S. Senate passed the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act. President Biden is expected to sign it soon. Once in effect, the Act will ban forced arbitration in cases involving sexual misconduct and, instead, allow victims to arbitrate voluntarily or bring… Read More