Job Accommodation Network, a government (DOL) sponsored website, is an excellent place to start assessing what accommodations an employee may need to perform his/her job. The website breaks down the possible accommodations by each particular diagnosis. It provides a separate web page for employers to review what their requirements may be regarding certain diagnoses.
EEOC Files Suit Against Construction Firm
The EEOC has filed suit against an oil rig construction company doing business in Texas and Mississippi. The EEOC filed suit against Signal International LLC in Gulfport, Mississippi on behalf of indian workers recruited for US work on an H-2B visa. The workers were recruited to come here 
to work as welders and pipefitters in
Texas Bar Assoc. Fires Lawyer Soon After Disclosing Illness
A former employee has sued the State Bar of Texas alleging discrimination based on his disability. The former employee was a lawyer for some 15 years with the State bar. He claims he suffered no problems at work until he disclosed that he suffered from Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome, the foot equivalent of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Former Employee Fired for Wearing Shorts
Nancy Norman has filed suit against her former employer, Ebbay Halliday Realtors, Inc., in Dallas district court for discrimination based on her disability. She filed suit under the Texas Commission 
on Human Rights Act., the Texas equivalent of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. See Texas Lawyer report. Ms. Norman was fired after
Wal-Mart Class Action Goes to US Supreme Court
The very large Wal-Mart class action lawsuit is going to the US Supreme Court for review this week. See CBS news report. The class involves 500,000 to 1.6 million potential plaintiffs. The suit alleges discrimination against women. The suit was initially filed ten years ago in California. It was most recently the subject of
New Regulations Regarding the New ADA
The EEOC has published the final regulations to support the new Americans with Disabilities Act. See regulations. The ADA was amended in 2008, which amendments then went into effect in 2009.
Discriminatory Remarks Depend Upon the Listener
A similar question arises in all my employment cases. In a recent case, the defense lawyer was deposing a witness who supported my client. He asked why she thought the manager’s remark was discriminatory. Upon hearing that swine flu was predominant in the Rio Grande Valley, the
manager had remarked, "Well, what do you expect
Moslems Are No Different Than Christians
One of the major surprises for me after returning from twelve months in Iraq was the anti-Moslem bias in my country. Now, five years later, I suppose that is to be expected. Very few Americans know any Moslems. And, of course, we are all very faimiliar with the eighteen murderous Moslems that attacked us on
Charlie Sheen Files Suit
I love the lawsuit business. Other than my other career, the Army Reserve, this is one area where you see people acting gracefully under pressure – or not. Charlie Sheen has been imploding for the past few weeks. He apparently has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. He very publicly disprespected his boss, his executive producer.
Whitleblower Files Suit Against San Antonio Constable
A former clerk in Bexar County Precinct 2 has filed suit against Constable Val Flores saying he was wrongfully terminated after blowing the whistle regarding violations of law. See San Antonio Express News report. Michael DeMarquis worked in the Constable’s office’s from August to December, 2009.
The former clerk claims co-workers broke into his SUV