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Connecticut Court Says Employers Don't Have to Permit Remote Work if It Would Eliminate an Essential Job Function

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Real World Impact: The Connecticut Appellate Court has ruled that, as a matter of law, full-time remote work is not a reasonable accommodation if it eliminates an essential function of an employee’s job that must be performed...more

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Manager’s acts and omissions provide evidence of discrimination and retaliation

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Responding to discriminatory comments, modifying work duties after a request for disability accommodation, and documenting internal business reorganizations are part of a manager’s job. But if handled incorrectly or...more

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Mandatory referral to EAP may be "adverse action," court says

"Some harm" is all it takes. A federal appeals court found this week that requiring an employee to enter an Employee Assistance Program may be an “adverse employment action” under the federal anti-discrimination laws....more

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SCOTUS Limits ADA Lawsuits by Retirees Over Post-Employment Benefits

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In a June decision, the Supreme Court limited retirees' ability to bring Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) lawsuits, finding that the ADA generally does not allow claims by retirees or protect post-employment health...more

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Don’t drag your feet on accommodation requests

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Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), an employer should grant accommodations to an employee with a disability, so long as the accommodation is reasonable and does not impose an undue hardship upon the employer’s...more

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Florida Supreme Court Clarifies Requirements for Fulfilling Presuit Conditions for Civil Rights Claims

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On July 10, 2025, the Supreme Court of Florida held that a claimant need not specifically allege they are seeking relief under the Florida Civil Rights Act (FCRA) in a charge of discrimination dual filed with the Equal...more

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EEOC Sues Employer Over Denial of Service Animal Accommodation

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In May, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced it was suing a Maryland-based employer for allegedly violating Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by refusing to allow an employee to...more

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NJ Appellate Court Reaffirms Employees’ Right to Bring LAD Claims in Court

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The New Jersey Appellate Division recently issued an important decision clarifying how claims brought under the Law Against Discrimination (LAD) interact with agency proceedings in employment matters. Specifically, it made...more

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The Supreme Court rules that individuals who no longer hold or seek to hold a job do not have standing to sue under the ADA for...

On June 20, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) held in Stanley v. City of Sanford, Florida that a retired employee who could no longer hold or seek to hold her job could not sue under the Americans with Disabilities Act...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Supreme Court finds Retiree Not Considered “Qualified Individuals” Under the ADA – But Pleading Can Make the Difference

The U.S. Supreme Court recently clarified in Stanley v. City of Sanford, No. 23-997, that individuals who have already retired are generally not considered “qualified individuals” eligible to assert claims under the Americans...more

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This Week in eDiscovery: Privilege Logs are Evidence Too

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Every week, the Array team reviews the latest news and analysis about the evolving field of eDiscovery to bring you the topics and trends you need to know. This week’s post covers the period of June 22-28. Here’s what’s...more

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Connecticut Appellate Court Upholds Employer’s Right to Require In-Office Work

The Connecticut Appellate Court recently affirmed summary judgment in favor of a law firm employer, holding that a legal assistant’s request to work entirely remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic was not a reasonable...more

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Employment Law Update: Supreme Court Clarifies Scope of ADA Employment Protections

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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) imposes a general requirement on employers with fifteen or more employees to refrain from discriminating against qualified individuals on the basis of a disability. For those covered...more

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The Supreme Court “Clarifies” ADA Title I Protections for Retired Workers

On June 20, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its long-awaited opinion in Stanley v. City of Sanford, No. 23-997, addressing the scope of protections available to retired workers under Title I of the Americans with...more

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Unreasonable Delays and IMEs: The Fifth Circuit Provides Guidance on Reasonable Accommodations Under the ADA

A recent case from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit offers insights on several interesting aspects of claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), including the impact of an extended delay in the...more

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Monthly Highlights – UK Employment Law – June 2025

In this month’s highlights, our team summarises the latest developments in UK employment law and their implications for employers. 1. In Prähl and Ors v Lapinski, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (the “EAT”) upheld an...more

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U.S. Supreme Court Update: Recent Employment Law Decision

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On June 20, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court issued another important decision in Stanley v. City of Sanford, Florida. This decision follows on the heels of Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services...more

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No Job, No Application, No Lawsuit: Supreme Court Concludes Retiree Who Neither Held nor Sought Job Not “Qualified” to Bring ADA...

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Retirees experiencing changes in post-employment benefits due to disability may not be able claim disability discrimination, following a recent fractured U.S. Supreme Court decision....more

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Supreme Court Limits ADA Claims to Employees and Applicants, Not Retirees

In, Stanley v. City of Sanford, Florida, the U.S. Supreme Court clarified the scope of the Americans with Disabilities Act, holding that Title I’s employment discrimination provisions do not apply to individuals who are...more

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Supreme Court Says ADA Does Not Cover Retiree's Benefits

Last week in a 7-2 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court held that Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act does not apply to claims by a former employee that changes to her retiree medical benefits discriminated against her...more

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Where’s the Fire - Are Former Employees Covered Under the ADA?

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In Stanley v. City of Sanford (June 20, 2025), the United States Supreme Court considered whether the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects former employees against disability discrimination with respect to...more

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Watch the Clock: Fifth Circuit Rules that a Six-Month Delay Can Support a Failure to Accommodate Claim

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In a recent decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit held that a factfinder could conclude that an employer’s six-month delay during the ADA interactive process could amount to a failure to...more

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Supreme Court: Retirees Who Cannot Work are not "Qualified Individuals" Entitled to Protection Under Title I of the Americans with...

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On June 20, 2025, in Stanley v. City of Sanford, the United States Supreme Court concluded that a retiree who could no longer work because of a disability is not a “qualified individual” entitled to protection under Title I...more

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United States Supreme Court Ruling Significantly Narrows Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act

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On June 20, 2025, the United States Supreme Court issued an important ruling in Stanley v. City of Sanford, Florida, which significantly narrows the scope of the protections under Title I of the Americans with Disabilities...more

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“Diligent Search,” But No Responsive Data Is Insufficient Response

In EEOC v. Mia Aesthetics Clinic ATL, LLC, No. 1:24-CV-3407-MLB-AWH (N.D. Ga. May 30, 2025), the EEOC prevailed on several discovery disputes. It prevailed because its attorneys did their homework and supported their...more

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