Posts in April, 2014

Apr 30 Is Obesity a Disability under the ADA?

Is severe obesity a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act? A federal court in Missouri thinks so. Joseph Whittaker, ...

Apr 28 Are You Entitled to Telecommute if You Have a Disability under the ADA?

Telecommuting has become increasingly popular as business is conducted more frequently online. But is a company obligated to give ...

Apr 22 Does the Americans With Disabilities Act Protect You If You Are Fired for Being Inebriated at Work?

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, alcoholism (and other forms of drug addiction) is a disability. The ADA defines a ...

Apr 21 If You Are Disabled, Can You Be Fired for Stealing a Bag of Chips?

Can you be fired for stealing a bag of potato chips from your employer? Well, yes, if your employer is a retailer and has a ...

Apr 10 Can't Sit For Long? You May Have a Disability Under the ADA

In a case with particular relevance to those of us who spend our days sitting and staring at computers (especially attorneys!), ...

Apr 08 Is It Gender Discrimination if Supervisor Solicits Employee's Wife for Sex?

In a case that definitely tried (unsuccessfully) to push the envelope, a Federal Court in Florida put the kibosh on an attempt by ...