New Disability Law Cases of Interest
MULTIMILLION-DOLLAR SETTLEMENT LEVELS THE PLAYING FIELD FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN LAW SCHOOL ADMISSIONS
STATE OF CALIFORNIA | GOVERNOR EDMUND G. BROWN JR. DEPARTMENT OF FAIR EMPLOYMENT & HOUSING DIRECTOR PHYLLIS W. CHENG 2218 Kausen Drive | Suite 100 | Elk Grove | CA 95758-7115 (916) 478-7251 | TTY (800) 700-2320 | Fax (916) 478-7329 www.dfeh.ca.gov May 20, 2014 Contact: Fahizah Alim For Immediate Release (916) 743-2374 fahizah.alim@dfeh.ca.gov MULTIMILLION-DOLLAR…
Read MoreDisability Discrimination Case Against Rite-Aid
A Los Angeles jury has returned a verdict of $3.5 million against drug store chain Rite Aid Corporation in a recent disability discrimination case. According to the complaint filed, Martha Palma had worked for Rite Aid for years and had been a store manager at one of its stores in Los Angeles. She was fired…
Read MorePermanent Light Duty Positions – Required?
In California, it is unlawful for an employer to terminate you because you suffer from a disability. What happens when you have been injured and attempt to return to work? Many employers offer light duty assignments to employees who are temporarily unable to perform the essential duties of their positions, some do not. While there…
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