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Eric A. Welter is an employment lawyer and litigator with the Welter Law Firm, P.C. in Herndon, Virginia. He is licensed to practice law in Virginia, Maryland, Washington D.C., Texas and California.
The Welter Law Firm represents and advises employers on all aspects of the employment relationship and represents businesses in commercial and franchise litigation. The firm’s offices are located in Northern Virginia; Los Angeles, California; and Austin, Texas.
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Tag Archives: ADA
Verizon Agrees to $20 Million Settlement in “No Fault” Attendance Policy Lawsuit
In the largest disability discrimination settlement in a single lawsuit in EEOC history, Verizon Communications agreed to pay $20 million and provide equitable relief to a nationwide class of employees. More after the break.
Intersection of ADA and FMLA
The Ohio Employer’s Law Blog has a good post on whether the ADA has swallowed up the FMLA. This post is definitely worth reading. Although the title is a little misleading bit of an exaggeration (as the FMLA isn’t going … Continue reading
Contractor Found Not To Be Employer Of Subcontractor
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia has issued an opinion on an employer’s motion for summary judgment in a discrimination case under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”). The decision is interesting because it involves the … Continue reading
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Tagged ADA, Government Contractors, Independent Contractors
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Some employment law tidbits after the break.
EEOC Settles Disability Discrimination Case For $3.2 Million
On January 5, 2011, the EEOC issued a press release regarding resolution of a disability discrimination lawsuit against supermarket giants Supervalu, Inc., American Drug Stores LLC, and Jewel Food Stores, Inc. (collectively “Jewel-Osco”). Jewel-Osco agreed to enter into a consent … Continue reading
Improper Medical Inquiry Claim Not Dependent On Disability
In Harrison v. Benchmark Electronics, the Eleventh Circuit held that an employee can bring an ADA claim against an employer based on an improper medical inquiry regardless of whether the employee is disabled within the meaning of the ADA. More … Continue reading
Alcoholism and the ADA
A question after a recent speech about whether alcoholism is covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) prompts us to write a short post on the topic. More after the break.
Briefing on New Employment Laws
Employment Law Update: New Administration — New Laws With each new administration comes changes to employment law. The Obama administration is making major changes that will impact your organization. This breakfast briefing will shorten your learning curve and keep you … Continue reading
Top Ten Issues In Employment Law For HR Professionals In Virginia in 2008: #4
We will be posting over the next week the top ten developments in employment law for HR professionals in Virginia in 2008. The list is in no particular order. Topic number 4 is: Employer Not Participating In Interactive Process Is Not … Continue reading
Top Ten Issues In Employment Law For HR Professionals In Virginia in 2008: #2
We will be posting over the next week the top ten developments in employment law for HR professionals in Virginia in 2008. The list is in no particular order. Topic number 2 is: 2008 Amendments To The Americans With Disabilities Act. … Continue reading
Supreme Court Denies Review Of FedEx ADA Punitive Damages Award
According to a press release by the EEOC, the U.S. Supreme Court has denied FedEx’s petition for review of a $100,000 punitive damages award under the ADA that was upheld by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. … Continue reading
Failure To Accommodate Can Result In Constructive Discharge
Workplace Prof Blog has a post today here on a decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. The case drew our attention because it relied on a decision by the Fourth Circuit in concluding that an … Continue reading
EEOC Issues ADA Q&A Guide On Performance And Conduct Issues
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued a Q&A Guide addressing how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to performance and conduct issues. The EEOC’s press release can be found here, and the Q&A Guide itself can … Continue reading
EEOC Releases Guide For Employers On Veterans With Service-Related Disabilities
The EEOC announced the issuance of a new guide for employers today on the employment of veterans with service related disabilities and the ADA. The Ohio Employer’s Law Blog has a good summary of the guide here.
Unintended Consequences?
As a follow-up to yesterday’s post on diversity training, I came across an article in the New York Times on “freakonomics” — the law of unintended consequences. The authors of the article discuss how the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) … Continue reading
