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Australia's Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and has extended to cover both digital and physical business operations. Curious about some of the important provisions? Learn more about Australia's Digital Discrimination Act: https://hubs.li/Q02sfBJM0 #Accessibility #DigitalAccessibility #A11y #DDA

Chicken and Egg conundrum and differentiating between preexisting Disabilities and Work Induced Disabilities !? Employers and their insurers have been good at claiming repetitive stress injuries more life than work related in the demise of a work/life balance in the 21st Digital Century falling back on the employees contributory negligence. So it will be interesting to see just how long it takes the No-Win No-Fee prosecutors to switch from deafness claims to Vision-loss following the 2011 Appeal Court findings in Baker -v- Quantum Clothing & Others. #PublicHealth #DigitalEyeHealth #OccupationalHealth https://lnkd.in/ebWPc8xn

🌐 Gain valuable knowledge on fostering inclusivity, navigating legal frameworks, and creating campaigns that resonate with diverse audiences. 👀 Dive into our latest guide for marketers where we share the Disability Discrimination Laws and best practices for developing accessible and inclusive advertising campaigns for all. 🌟 Get your latest digital marketing digest in our daily blog! #InclusiveMarketing #DisabilityRights #DiversityandInclusion #ClickInsights https://ow.ly/TYoX50Ref3t

Read the report here: https://bit.ly/3TpMkjC This brand new report, authored by Lisa Waddington and Andrea Broderick, examines jurisprudence interpreting the prohibition of disability discrimination and the duty to provide reasonable accommodation that is developing within the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), in the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and in national courts and quasi-judicial equality bodies across the EU. The report also provides an analytical overview of the growing body of case law, thus constituting a highly useful source of inspiration and information for lawyers active in this field across the EU. #antidiscrimination #caselaw #disabilityrights

California law clearly protects employees with disabilities from discrimination. Yet, it still happens. Feeling ostracized, passed over for promotions, or denied reasonable accommodations is not okay. Valerian Law stands with you. We understand the challenges faced by workers with disabilities and fight to ensure you have equal access to opportunities and fair treatment. Learn your rights and get the support you deserve: https://lnkd.in/g8GbhZ3p #DisabilityRights #CaliforniaLaborLaws #ValerianLaw #KnowYourRights

My piece in The Big Issue: On the Freedom of the City, playing “access roulette” and recognizing its personal cost, & how we can pull the levers of policy to enforce disability access laws. https://lnkd.in/e7CksbsD

While the law has been revised and expanded over the last thirty years, its purpose remains the same—to make sure that those who are disabled can live without hindrance on the same basis as everyone else. For more on how to handle employment claims under the Americans with Disability Act, check out our blog: https://buff.ly/4bA9f2h

White & Case, in collaboration with Disability:IN and the Thomson Reuters Foundation, has prepared a report that offers a high-level legal overview of EU disability inclusive legislation focused on greater corporate social responsibility: https://ow.ly/6ZsI50TsXSh #whitecase

Does stress qualify as a disability under the Equality Act 2010? Whilst not considered a qualifying disability under the Equality Act 2010, it is essential that any signs of stress are reported, especially if it is having a detrimental impact on health, study, or your employment. Thomas Yates from our discrimination law team explains more and provides guidance on the steps that can be taken by individuals, businesses and organisations regarding stress | Watch Now:

And the correct answer is Answer: b) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) (1990) Explanation: The ADA is a comprehensive law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and public and private places open to the general public. #GiftAbled #GiftAbledGlobalQuizSeries #GiftAbledKnowledgeTime #FridayQuestions #MondayAnswers