As Commerce Moves Online, the Americans with Disabilities Act Follows
2/11/19
By: Natalie Pulley Does the Americans with Disabilities Act, requiring accessibility in public accommodations, apply to a business’ online presence? The Eleventh Circuit has weighed in on the issue, finding in Dennis Haynes v. Dunkin’ Donuts LLC that the ADA applies online. In Dennis Haynes, the plaintiff is blind and relies on screen reading software.…
New EEOC Guidance on Employer-Provided Leave Under the Americans with Disabilities Act
6/21/16
By: Michael Hill The EEOC recently issued new guidance on employer-provided leave under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which contains useful information on the EEOC’s focus relating to providing reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. Employers should review their leave policies in light of this new guidance to ensure compliance. For instance, most employers…