Outsourced ADA accommodations can be ‘inherently problematic,’ EEOC attorney cautions

The warning came as the agency announced it had settled an Americans with Disabilities Act lawsuit with JCPenney.
The HR Digest

The Many Faces of Disability Discrimination: Paycom Faces EEOC Lawsuit

The EEOC has filed a disability discrimination lawsuit against Paycom following the firing of an employee with food allergies ...

EEOC: Paycom violated federal law by firing worker with life-threatening food allergy

A federal lawsuit accuses an Oklahoma City-based payroll software company of firing an employee with a life-threatening food ...
HR Dive

EEOC: Walmart settles ADA lawsuit alleging deaf applicant was denied ASL interpreter

A Walmart spokesperson stated in an email to HR Dive that, “We don’t tolerate discrimination of any kind and provide reasonable accommodations to thousands of associates. We are glad to have this ...
The HR Digest

The Salvation Army Hit With Workplace Disability Discrimination Allegations

The EEOC’s disability discrimination allegations against the Salvation Army showcase the importance of reviewing ADA requirements.

Paycom fired worker because of her onion allergy, EEOC claims

A federal agency alleges Paycom fired an employee with a severe onion allergy instead of allowing her to work in a separate ...
JD Supra

EEOC Guidance on Telework and the ADA: What Employers Should Know as Return-to-Office Policies Continue to Evolve

As many employers continue to develop their post-COVID return-to-office policies, questions remain about when remote work may be required as a reasonable accommodation under federal disability law. On ...
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Walmart sued Sept. 25 by EEOC over alledged disability discrimination and hostile work environment at Mount Pleasant store

MOUNT PLEASANT, WI — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a lawsuit against Walmart Inc., saying the company violated federal law by allegedly refusing to accommodate an ...