Disability Rights Laws

Kevin Mooney had spent his career at a bank in Phoenix, when he was laid off in 2010. They gave him a lovely crystal statuette to recognize his quarter century of service — before showing him the door.Then in his late 50s, Mooney…

Here in Arkansas and across the country, the Covid-19 pandemic has increased the differences that pervade American life. The virus may not discriminate, but our society certainly does, as people of color, people with disabilities and…

Here in Arkansas and across the country, the Covid-19 pandemic has increased the differences that pervade American life. The virus may not discriminate, but our society certainly does, as people of color, people with disabilities and…

Employers can prohibit workers who reject the COVID-19 vaccine from returning to work under certain conditions, according to guidelines recently issued by a federal agency.The decision of the Equal…

What a strange legislative year it was. The coronavirus pandemic forced California state lawmakers to abandon their sessions twice for weeks - the first unexpected stoppage in 158 years. Masked lawmakers tried to limit the number of bills…

Law and justice concept. Judge's gavel, scales, hourglass, books. getty Earlier this month, UK Justice Secretary The Rt Hon Robert Buckland QC committed to an investigation into how the judicial system currently serves people…

By Sarah Mucha and Paul LeBlanc, CNN (CNN) - President-elect Joe Biden's transition team has sent a letter to…

When buying or renting a home, the seller, lender, or landlord cannot discriminate against you based on your "type". This was a common practice in the real estate world that made it difficult for some minority groups to find…

A public health researcher, a disability sports advocate and several trailblazing women who achieved firsts in their fields are among the 61 people being honoured with New Year's appointments to the Order of Canada. The list also includes…

This Saturday, April 1, 2017, a service dog named Orlando rests on the foot of his trainer John Reddan as he sits on a United Airlines plane at Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, New Jersey during a training exercise: Julio…