By: Jennifer Ward, Esq. As we celebrate World Autism Awareness Day, I reflect on my journey as a mother of two boys who are on the spectrum. Each day is a ...
Disability
Fast Food Franchise to Pay $50,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
By: Jeremy Rogers, Esq. Houcorp, Inc., a fast-food restaurant franchise operating seven restaurants in Indian River and Brevard Counties in Florida has ...
“Shocking” Result for S&C Electric Co.
By Christopher Curci, Esq. Last month, the EEOC announced that S&C Electric Company was to pay $315,000 to settle a disability discrimination ...
Trick Question: Is COVID-19 a Disability Under the ADA?
By: Jennifer Ward, Esq. Is COVID-19 a disability under the ADA? EEOC: Yes, except for when it’s not. News regarding COVID-19 is a bit of a mixed ...
The Ward Report – New EEOC COVID Guidance
By: Jennifer Ward, Esq. The Gift that Keeps on Giving Rather than surprise us with a Japanese luxury automobile for the holidays, the EEOC gave us the ...
Aspire Health Agrees to Pay $115,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Suit
By: Jeremy Rogers, Esq. In addition to the $115,000 payment, Florida’s largest non-profit behavioral health organization must also make certain internal ...
The Ward Report – Tightening the Reigns on “Disability”
By: Christopher Curci, Esq. We’re going to diverge from recent headlines and instead discuss developments with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). As ...