Tag: public accommodations

When Does An Employer Have to Engage in the Interactive Process?

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Under both the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”), employers are legally obligated to provide a reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Before there can be any determination as to what a “reasonable accommodation” entails, there is something referred to as the “interactive process,” which must be engaged in for employers… Continue Reading..

Disability Civil Rights: It’s Just Common Sense

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A recent lawsuit against Starbucks demonstrates a very important point about disability civil rights: most of the time it is just common sense.   Yes, there are technical requirements for physical access under the Americans with Disabilities Act. There is, in fact, an actual building code for accessible design. But the ADA’s building code is different than any other on… Continue Reading..

Corner Bakery Cafe Counter Setup Violates ADA, Judge Says

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(Original Article – Law360) By Jeff Zalesin Law360, New York (September 1, 2015, 3:26 PM ET) — The company behind the Corner Bakery Cafe franchise violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by installing the transaction counters in a restaurant too high for a wheelchair user to access, even though it also provided customers a lower surface, a California federal judge… Continue Reading..

The ADA Turns 25 – but the Struggle Continues

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July 26, 2015 marks the 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) is the most comprehensive civil rights statute for people with disabilities, guaranteeing equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities in employment, public accommodations, transportation, State and local government services, and telecommunications. With the passage of the Americans… Continue Reading..

Effective Communication

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The Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) requires that public and private entities effectively communicate with individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing. Title II of the ADA applies to public entities (state and local government). Title III of the ADA applies to private entities/businesses (“public accommodations”). The effective communication obligation extends to “companions” who are individuals with disabilities. Companion… Continue Reading..