Employment Blog

Topic: Disability

Alabama’s May 2025 Employment & Labor Law Cases

Summary of May 2025’s Labor Law Cases in Alabama This roundup highlights key labor and employment law decisions in Alabama from May 2025. These updates inform employers, HR teams, and employees about important legal developments affecting workplace rights and state labor policy. Ex parte Opp Health & Rehab., LLC — Supreme Court

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Maryland’s May 2025 Employment & Labor Law Cases

Summary of May 2025’s Labor Law Cases in Maryland Here’s a roundup of labor and employment law decisions from Maryland in May 2025. These cases highlight important developments in workers’ compensation and employment rights. Zukowski v. Anne Arundel County — Supreme Court of Maryland (No. 14) Date decided: April 24, 2025 (reported

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Georgia’s May 2025 Employment & Labor Law Cases

Summary of May 2025’s Labor Law Cases in Georgia May 2025 saw limited labor and employment law activity from Georgia’s appellate courts. However, one case of note involving an employee’s post-injury trial appeal was decided by the Georgia Court of Appeals. While not a traditional employment dispute (e.g., discrimination or

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Virginia’s May 2025 Employment & Labor Law Cases

Summary of May 2025’s Labor Law Cases in Virginia This roundup highlights two Virginia Court of Appeals decisions addressing critical labor and employment matters in May 2025. These include significant developments in workers’ compensation—offering insight into disability ratings and third‑party settlements. Kpakio v. Sentara Healthcare — Virginia Court of Appeals (Record

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Legal Update: ADA Amendments Act of 2008

  On September 25, 2008, new federal legislation was signed that expands the scope of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Known as the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (the “ADAAA”), the amendments reverse or nullify several Supreme Court rulings that significantly narrowed the scope of protection under the ADA. The

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