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Seventh Circuit Ruling Permits Back Pay for ADA Discrimination for Non-Disabled Workers

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Last month, in Nawara v. Cook County Municipality, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals said a violation of ADA protections from medical examinations or inquiries counts as discrimination on account of disability, regardless...more

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Seventh Circuit Holds That Unlawful Medical Inquiries Trigger Claims Under the ADA for Non-Disabled Employees

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On April 1, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit (which has jurisdiction over Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin) issued a landmark ruling that could allow non-disabled workers to recover back pay under a...more

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When Can An Employer Require Fitness-For-Duty Exams?

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Employers with fitness-for-duty exam requirements for employees returning from medical leaves should take note of a recent decision by a federal court in Massachusetts. In that case, the Court considered whether requiring...more

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EEOC Sues Zachry Construction Corporation For Disability Discrimination

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Contractor Used Medical Questionnaires and Exams to Weed Out Employees With Potential Medical Issues, Federal Agency Charges - BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Zachry Construction Corporation, a San Antonio-based construction and...more

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Court rules employee’s behavior justified mental health exam

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There is a needed focus on mental health issues these days. We see it on social media as well as in the news. And, as a nation, we are hopefully moving to a place were individuals can get the help they need without any...more

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Employee’s Threatening Behavior May Justify Mandatory Medical Examination

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When is it appropriate to require an employee to complete a medical examination? This question presents a common challenge for employers. ...more

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