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Federal judge orders Wisconsin to pay disabled workers
A federal judge ordered Wisconsin to compensate disabled workers denied unemployment benefits under a discriminatory 2013 law.
Rehab Act plaintiff must show ‘but-for’ causation, rules 1st Circuit
A Rehabilitation Act plaintiff could not recover damages for retaliation without showing that his complaints about disability discrimination were the “but-for” cause of his failure to obtain a promotion, the 1st Circuit has ruled in affirming judgment.
6th Circuit: Religious organization can be sued under Rehab Act
The Salvation Army could be sued for disability discrimination under the federal Rehabilitation Act, despite its status as a religion-based organization, the 6th Circuit has ruled in reversing a summary judgment.
10-1017 Joren v. Napolitano
Employment Rehabilitation Act; ATSA The Aviation and Transportation Security Act preempts application of the Rehabilitation Act to security screeners. “We now join every other circuit to have considered the question […]
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