What are my rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act?

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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a landmark law designed to ensure that all Americans have equal opportunity to employment, government services, and public accommodations. One little known fact of the law is that it is highly bipartisan. While anti-discrimination laws are often considered to be partisan in nature, the ADA was passed with […]

Federal Court of Appeals recognizes employee right to medical privacy

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In the case of Mullin v. Department of Veterans Affairs, the Eleventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals recognized for the first time a private right of action under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Rehabilitation Act for an employee whose medical information is disclosed, without authorization, by his or her employer. In the Mullin […]