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Could compulsive eating fall under ADA?


March 1, 2010 by Jim Giuliano

The latest draft manual of the American Psychiatric Association recommends that compulsive eating and gambling be recognized as mental “disabilities.” Does that mean they’ll fall under the Americans with Disabilities Act? More…

Help from DOL: New Web site on disability hiring


August 13, 2009 by Sam Narisi

Need some more info on workplace disability law? A new online resource might help. More…

New disabilities law: New lawsuits?


September 19, 2008 by Jim Giuliano

After a series of U.S. Supreme Court rulings that tightened the definitions of “disabled” in the workplace, the U.S. Senate fired back with a law that expanded the definitions — and expanded the potential for employee lawsuits.  More…

Our favorite Web sites: Managing disability accommodations


February 28, 2008 by Jim Giuliano

“I’m from the government, and I’m here to help.” This time it might be true, at least for one U.S. Dept. of Labor Web site that points you toward help in figuring out disability accommodations – and how to avoid complaints and lawsuits that arise from accommodation mistakes. More…


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