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Pregnancy and the Intersection of FLA, FMLA and WLAD - Guidance that discusses the leave time that a woman is entitled to under FLA, FMLA, and WLAD for pregnancy related disabilities and childbirth, and how the leave works together. (MS Word Document)

Bates v. UPS, 511 F.3d. 974 (9th Cir. 2007)

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, in December 2007, decided a case involving disability discrimination and job qualification standards.  Although the Court did not give a definitive answer regarding the particular job qualification standards put into place by the employer, the Court did set forth some important guidelines for employers.

Gambini v. Total Renal Care

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, in Gambini v. Total Renal Care, Inc., 486 F.3d 1087 (2007), has found that an employer may not be able to terminate the employment of an employee for misconduct, if the misconduct is related to the employee’s disability. 

Disability Overview - A Quick Review Of The New Law

Washington Non-discrimination Laws and the Use of Medical Marijuana

Service Animals in Places of Public Accommodation

Guide to Religion and Non-Discrimination Law

Complying with Non-Discrimination Law During a Layoff or Reduction in Force

Mostly pertains to age related issues