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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued a final rule to implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), championed by U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA). This …
EEOC Implements New Rule to Support Pregnant Workers, Following Senator Casey’s Advocacy Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A significant victory for the rights of individuals under court supervision who are being treated for opioid use disorder (OUD) has been secured by the Justice Department. …
Pennsylvania Courts to Pay $100,000 and Revamp Policies After Alleged ADA Violations Read More
SCRANTON, PA — In a move that could have significant implications for employers across Pennsylvania, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has filed a lawsuit …
Franklin County Jail Faces ADA Lawsuit Over Alleged Discrimination Against Disabled Employee Read More PENNSYLVANIA — In response to allegations of an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) violation, Temple University Health System, commonly known as Temple Health, is set to enhance its employee training …
Temple Health Boosts ADA Training in Settlement Over Service Animal Access Read More PHILADELPHIA, PA — The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has stepped in to clarify the obligations of state and local jails under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). U.S. …
US Justice Department Files Statement of Interest to Clarify ADA Obligations in Pennsylvania Jails Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — Teams of engineers will be visiting Wilmington neighborhoods in the coming days and weeks to assess sidewalk quality and accessibility as part of a multi-year effort to …
Improving Accessibility: Wilmington’s Citywide ADA Evaluation of Public Rights-of-Way Underway Read More
Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman on Thursday sent a new letter to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) pushing for an updated street safety framework to deal with the “unconscionable safety …
Fetterman Pushes for Safer Streets With Updated Traffic Safety Regulations and ADA Accessibility. Read More SCRANTON, PA — On Friday, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced a settlement with Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, under Title II of the Americans with …
Lycoming County Settles Accessibility Claims Under Title II of the ADA Read More