Individuals with disabilities have the right to fair treatment and certain accommodations in the workplace. On the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, disabled workers in Florida still find it necessary to fight for their rights and an equal...
Disabled individuals in Florida have the right to work and earn a living for themselves, but depending on the nature of their disability, they may need help from their employers. Business owners and employers are required by law to provide certain accommodations to...
You may have lived with a disability for your entire life or for most of it. Over the years, you have learned techniques for addressing your disability without having to miss out on important aspects of life, like having a job. Depending on the nature of your...
Employees should not face mistreatment at work because of a disability. Florida employers should strive to protect the interests of these workers, and they should take certain steps to make their workplaces more inclusive and conducive for disabled individuals. Any...
Disabled individuals can face unique challenges in the workplace. Even though individuals with an intellectual disability may be able to complete the requirements of their jobs, it can still be the reason why some experience mistreatment, harassment and discrimination...
Florida employees who are able to do their jobs should be allowed to do so, even if those employees have certain types of medical conditions. Disability discrimination comes in many forms, and for some, it can happen after they take time off for medical treatment or...
Looking for a job is not always easy. The position you desire may require you to earn a college degree, obtain special certification, or acquire training or experience in other ways. You may feel especially proud of those accomplishments if you are living with a...
Every employee in Florida has the right to work in a place that is free from harassment and mistreatment. There are both state and federal laws in place that protect the rights of workers, and employers have the obligation to ensure they do not allow the development...
Disabled individuals have the right to work in an environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. There are both state and federal laws in place that protect the rights and interests of those with a disability, and violations of these laws can lead to...
Employers in Florida and throughout the country are generally not allowed to make employment decisions based on a person's age if that person is 40 or older. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Yale New Haven Hospital (YNHH) required...
