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The Employer Handbook BlogThis ADA Case Is a Checklist of What Not to Do
A machine operator with osteoarthritis tried to return to work with restrictions. Instead, he got terminated. Now his ADA case is headed for trial. Continue reading
DEI Meets Discrimination? Why Clorox Couldn’t Wipe Away a Gender Bias Lawsuit
Diversity goals can strengthen a workplace — or, in some cases, spark a lawsuit. Just ask Clorox, now facing a revived gender discrimination claim despite its well-meaning initiatives. Continue reading
🎤 Upcoming Event: Star Treatment, Solid Contracts: Navigating the VIP Employment Landscape
Working with VIPs can feel like walking a legal tightrope. From influencers to high-profile executives, businesses often face big questions: Are they independent contractors or employees? What must go into their agreements? And how do you protect your intellectual property—and avoid legal headaches?
On May 9 at 12 PM ET, I’ll be teaming up with my colleague, Merlyne Jean-Louis, for a free Zoom session you won’t want to miss: Continue reading
ADA Claims Aren’t About Perfect Decisions — They’re About Proving Discrimination
When employees allege discrimination under the ADA, it’s their burden to prove bias — not the employer’s burden to defend every business decision. A recent Seventh Circuit case reinforces that when employers apply clear policies consistently, even imperfect decisions won’t amount to discrimination. Continue reading
The Employer Handbook: Week in Review Podcast (April 21–25, 2025)
Now you can listen to The Employer Handbook—check out this week’s podcast recap! Continue reading
Did President Trump just cancel disparate impact discrimination claims?
President Trump’s latest executive order could change how the federal government handles workplace discrimination — but not in the way you might think.
Before you assume that disparate impact claims are gone for good, let’s unpack what the order does (and doesn’t) do. Continue reading
The Beer Was Flowing, But the ADA Compliance Seemed Flat
When two bartenders disclosed medical conditions, a New York brewery pulled them from the schedule, according to the EEOC. That’s not how the ADA works. Continue reading
Shoe Me the Reasonable Accommodation!
When a dress code update clashes with an ADA accommodation, the courtroom might be the next stop. Continue reading
It wasn’t the cancer. It wasn’t the age. It was the failed business model.
A senior executive with prostate cancer helped land the company’s biggest contract ever and was promoted with a pay raise. Months later, he was fired. He believed his age and health had something to do with it—and brought claims of discrimination. Continue reading
Retaliation Risks After Accommodation Requests: Lessons from an ADA Case
Denying a reasonable accommodation request can be risky—particularly if the employer provides little explanation or fails to meaningfully engage in the interactive process. But what’s even riskier? Terminating the employee just a few weeks later.
Cue the lawsuit. Continue reading