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.
Yahoo

Kroger store violated ADA by revoking worker’s accommodation, EEOC claims

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Kroger Co. corporate headquarters is seen July 15, 2008 in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio. A Texas Kroger store discriminated ...
HR Dive

EEOC warns agencies against ‘blanket approach’ to telework denial

For decades and especially as of March 2020, workplace experts were expounding on the value of remote work for people with disabilities. For federal workers with disabilities, President Donald Trump’s ...
HR Dive

PepsiCo settles EEOC lawsuit alleging it failed to accommodate and fired blind employee

A PepsiCo spokesperson stated in an email to HR Dive that, “PepsiCo complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides reasonable accommodations to support individuals in achieving ...
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 ...
JD Supra

EEOC Sues Employer Over Denial of Service Animal Accommodation

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 ...
The Oklahoman

Paycom fired worker because of her onion allergy, EEOC claims

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is suing Paycom, alleging the company fired an employee who had a severe onion allergy rather than providing “reasonable workplace accommodations.” The ...