Weighing the weight issue Nov 1, 2009
Although weight is still not covered by most anti-discrimination and equal opportunity laws in developed countries such as the United States and United Kingdom, they protect their workers against racial, age and disability discrimination. We do not have any specific laws, he says. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
I was the victim, fired lawyer tells tribunal Oct 21, 2009
But Mr Mitchell, who has been diagnosed as having bipolar disorder, said he was subjected to sexual harassment, disability discrimination and victimisation by the firm and several employees. He lodged several complaints with the Anti-Discrimination Board, which investigated but dismissed them as lacking in substance. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
1st Circuit: Individual Parties Must Be Named for D&O Coverage to Apply Oct 10, 2009
The district court case stemmed from Indian Harbor's refusal to reimburse Medical Mutual for its $325,000 settlement of another District of Maine case filed by former chief executive officer Patrick Dowling against the company, Dowling v. Medical Mutual Insurance Co. of Maine Inc. Dowling sued Medical Mutual for disability discrimination, breach of contract and intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress. Although Dowling's case alleged that Medical Mutual's directors and their... (Law.com)
US probes rights violations in Dedham school Sep 30, 2009
He said that it alleged that the district denied students with disabilities a free, appropriate public education by not providing teachers trained in instructing students with disabilities and that the district failed to implement a grievance procedure that provides for prompt and equitable resolution of disability discrimination complaints. Bradshaw said involvement of the Civil Rights Office does not mean the office has made a determination on the merits of the case. (Boston Globe)
Rise in social media creating Pandora's box for employers Sep 21, 2009
Without such knowledge, the employer has a strong defense against claims by the employee that disciplinary action or dismissal from employment was the result of disability discrimination (in violation of the Americans With Disabilities Act), Egbert said. Obviously, if the employer did not know about the cancer, it could not have based its decisions on the cancer. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Lights are on but some people aren't getting home Sep 20, 2009
And since December 2007, Sydney's taxi service has been in breach of the Commonwealth Disability Discrimination Act because pick-up times for wheelchair-bound passengers lag well behind those for ordinary taxi bookings. Yesterday The Sydney Morning Herald revealed that the country's biggest taxi company, Cabcharge, run by Reg Kermode, continues to profit from $19. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Drivers, public not satisfied Sep 19, 2009
But the state's taxi service remains in breach of the federal Disability Discrimination Act, which required that by December 2007 "response times for accessible vehicles are to be the same as for other taxis". 00004000. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Inside the world of Mr Taxi Sep 19, 2009
Since late 2007, the networks have been in breach of the Disability Discrimination Act, because wheelchair taxis commonly take twice as long to arrive as general cabs. The Herald has established that many of the state's wheelchair taxis have spent long periods off the road. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
GBMC sued for employment discrimination Sep 17, 2009
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed a lawsuit against , charging the Towson hospital with disability discrimination for firing a clerk who had a genetic disorder. Filed Sept. 14 in U.S. District Court in Baltimore, the suit alleges GBMC fired Michael E. Turner in 2006 because of his disabilities and refused to rehire him, although he was physically capable of performing his duties. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Bullies seize on slip of the tongue Sep 10, 2009
Deborah Cameron on ABC 702 yesterday morning was more subtle but no less malicious, interviewing the former WA Labor premier Geoff Gallop and Graeme Innes, the federal Disability Discrimination Commissioner, about whether Fielding's learning disability made him unfit for high office. Cameron tried over and over, even after Innes chastised her for equating learning disabilities with stupidity. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
ADHD 'queue jumpers' row Sep 2, 2009
The Disability Discrimination Act puts a duty on attractions such as leisure parks to accommodate the needs of all visitors: this can include those with ADHD if they provide the necessary documentation. ADHD is now the most common childhood-onset behavioural disorder. (BBC News -- Health)
What is the new appeals code? Aug 28, 2009
Members of appeal panels must be trained on the admissions code and related law including the Sex Discrimination Act, Disability Discrimination Act and Race Relations Act. There have to be specific timescales within which an appeal must be held. (BBC News -- UK)
Rams settle with trainer with epilepsy for $134K Aug 20, 2009
The team also must train managers on federal disability discrimination law. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed the suit last year after DuBuque complained that the Rams did not renew his contract in 2006, when the team claimed he was a medical liability. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Texas judge ended day as death row appeal waited Aug 17, 2009
A judge on Friday denied Stacy Johnson-Klein's request to add disability discrimination to her lawsuit against Fresno State, a decision that calls into question the relevance of some of the dramatic trial testimony about the former women's basketball coach's possible abuse of prescription painkillers. Johnson-Klein lawyer Warren Paboojian in October filed a motion saying she was protected by state laws prohibiting an employer from discriminating against an employee with physical or mental... (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Justice Department Resolves Disability Discrimination Lawsuit Against Indiana Provider of Retirement Housing Aug 14, 2009
Text hiding to spacing. WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Justice Department today announced that the operator and manager of the Rathbone Retirement Community in Evansville, Ind. (PR Newswire)
Woman wins clothes shop tribunal Aug 14, 2009
But the tribunal found Miss Dean did not suffer disability discrimination ... But her claim of direct disability discrimination was described as "not well founded" ... The ruling stated: "The tribunal is satisfied the reason for the claimant's dismissal was her breach of the look policy in wearing a cardigan. "Whilst the tribunal is satisfied the claimant's dismissal was a consequence of her unlawful harassment, it can not be characterised direct disability discrimination. (BBC News -- UK)
Disabled win right of appeal Jul 30, 2009
AUSTRALIA has cleared the way for people to take complaints about its disability discrimination policies to the United Nations ; including prospective migrants with disabled children ... " One potential area where Australia could come under scrutiny is its migration laws, which are exempt from its disability discrimination laws. Article 18 of the UN Convention recognises the rights of people with disabilities to "liberty of movement, to freedom to choose their residence and to a nationality".... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
William Gordon Lewis Jul 30, 2009
Bill s own father died of cancer when Bill was only 16, that and his experience with the Fisher case set him on a career long mission of advocacy for the victims of disability discrimination, with a particular emphasis on cancer discrimination. Bill found that such discrimination was most often the product of stereotypes and phobias about cancer, and Bill devoted countless hours to persuading judges, juries and professional colleagues of the realities of a cancer diagnosis and the... (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Documents: Boeing worried about aging work force Jul 16, 2009
Ex-coach adds disability discrimination to CSUF lawsuit. Although it hasn't come up in court yet, Stacy Johnson-Klein has added a new allegation in her sexual discrimination lawsuit against Fresno State: Disability discrimination. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Qantas wants clearer pet rules Jun 27, 2009
Retailers, transport operators and local governments have all previously raised concerns that the Disability Discrimination Act does not provide an adequate definition of an assistance animal and could provide recognition to animals other than trained guidedogs. This leaves them open to prosecution under the act if they refuse entry or boarding to people with pets claimed to be an assistance animal - usually cats or dogs - in order to meet other regulations regulating transport or food safety. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
EEOC sues Kmart for disability discrimination Jun 25, 2009
24, 2009 01:27 PM Associated Press. WASHINGTON - The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is suing retail giant Kmart for employment discrimination, alleging that the company fired an employee because he used a cane. (AZCentral -- Business)
Justice Department Intervenes in Americans With Disabilities Act Lawsuit Against Transportation Provider Jun 24, 2009
The decision to seek to intervene in the lawsuit reflects the Civil Rights Division's ongoing commitment to actively enforce federal disability discrimination laws. SOURCE U.S. Department of Justice. (PR Newswire)
Access to trains and buses demand Jun 1, 2009
All new stations and any that are substantially improved have to meet the regulations of the Disability Discrimination Act ... A Welsh Assembly Government spokesperson said "The Welsh Assembly Government agrees that there is a need to continue to improve accessibility to public transport. The assembly government is working with Network Rail and other public transport providers to encourage improved access., he added. "All new stations and any that are substantially improved have to meet the... (BBC News -- UK)
Stair-climbing chair rolls to a stop May 26, 2009
Disability discrimination. "The wheelchair is maybe the most enabling technology in medicine, period," Boninger says. (MSNBC -- Health)
Justice Department Sues Fitchburg, Mass., Housing Authority for Disability Discrimination May 2, 2009
Housing Authority for Disability Discrimination ... Housing Authority for Disability Discrimination. (PR Newswire)
> Legislative changes add up to more work for labor attorneys Apr 18, 2009
In addition, new regulations under the recently passed ADA Amendment Act of 2008 which broadens the definition of disability under the law should spark a resurgence of disability discrimination litigation, Patterson says. Right now it s a good time to be a labor lawyer, Roppolo says. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Ruling for sports information director reversed Apr 10, 2009
Ellis sued, alleging age and disability discrimination under the state Human Rights Act. Marquart ruled for Ellis in October 2006 and awarded him more than $256,000 in back pay and attorney fees. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Disabled people 'failed by NHS' Mar 24, 2009
The ombudsmen said there was sufficient policy and guidance available, but agencies were not following it and, as a result, were in breach of human rights and disability discrimination laws. They recommended all agencies review the systems they have in place for making sure the needs of people with learning disabilities were met. (BBC News -- UK)
Justice Department Settles Allegations of Disability Discrimination Against Town of St. John, Indiana Mar 18, 2009
Text hiding to spacing. WASHINGTON, March 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Justice Department today announced a settlement resolving allegations that the town of St. John, Ind. (PR Newswire)
Taxman extends help to people with mental illness: Help him to do more Mar 6, 2009
This welcome development forms part of a wider drive by HMRC to tackle its obligations under the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA), which requires government departments to make appropriate adjustments to address the special needs of people with disabilities, including those suffering from mental illness. According to the mental health charity Mind, one person in every four suffers from mental illness at some point in their life, and so almost every tax practice will have clients who are... (Accounting Web, UK)
Cancer Survivors More Likely To Lose Jobs Feb 20, 2009
Report: Unemployment Comes From Disability, Discrimination. POSTED: Thursday, February 19, 2009. (Click2Houston, TX)
Heed discrimination laws in medical care of disabled Feb 18, 2009
What needs to be recognized, however, is that however uneasy a doctor may feel in providing the care, that doctor's refusal to provide quality medical treatment to a person with a disability is a violation of both federal and Massachusetts disability discrimination laws. As the Arc report correctly points out, many healthcare professionals are often "not sensitized to this population." While additional training as to the special needs of patients with disabilities would be most welcome, what... (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Tobin charged disability discrimination Feb 11, 2009
A U.S. Appeals Court three-judge panel recently sustained a 2006 jury verdict in favor of Kevin Tobin of Marshfield for disability discrimination by his former employer, Liberty Mutual. The jury awarded Tobin $1. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Disabilities act may alter pre-hire tests Feb 8, 2009
That's causing employers to brace for more lawsuits from applicants, saying they've been victims of disability discrimination ... But if the post-offer test finds that the applicant isn't disabled but simply can't meet the essential requirements, there's a level of proof that disability discrimination wasn't the basis for not hiring. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
People with Schizophrenia Say Bias Is Part of Their Lives Feb 7, 2009
"Rates of both anticipated and experienced discrimination are consistently high across countries among people with mental illness. Measures such as disability discrimination laws might, therefore, not be effective without interventions to improve self-esteem of people with mental illness.". "Even allowing for the possible effect of anticipated discrimination influencing patients' views of their experiences, negative experienced discrimination in many domains of life might be related to prior... (MEDLINEplus)
