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Q. Does a consumer need to actually try to buy a product or service at a store to have standing to sue under the ADA for failure to maintain an accessible website?
A. Evolving case law regarding website accessibility under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and comparable state laws continues to impact companies across…
As of July 2019, the Washington Supreme Court has ruled that obesity is considered a disability protected under the Washington Law Against Discrimination (“WLAD”). The landmark ruling makes it illegal for employers in Washington to refuse to hire qualified potential employees because the employer perceives them to be obese.
The matter concerned a plaintiff who…
Q: What do New York employers need to know about the recent amendment to the state’s pay equity law?
A: In November 2015, New York became one of the first jurisdictions to pass a pay equity law that was more extensive than the federal equal pay laws. On July 10, 2019, Governor Cuomo signed an amendment to New York Labor Law Section 194, further expanding its scope.
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