Horton Law Firm Blog Category: Disability Discrimination
Pregnancy Discrimination for South Carolina Employees
Many pregnant employees in South Carolina will face sort some of pregnancy discrimination during their careers. I regularly get calls from employees throughout the state who are high performing individuals who get pregnant, inform their employer, and then suddenly... read more
Is Santa Liable for ADA Discrimination Against Rudolph?
Each year, I watch Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer with my kids, and inevitably I start to cry. “Dad, Dad, what’s wrong?” my eight-year-old son asks, concern wrinkling his brow. “Is it the plight of the Misfit Toys that makes you sad?” My... read more
Gender Dysphoria is a Protected Disability under the ADA
Back in August 2022, the federal Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, which covers South Carolina and a few other states, ruled that gender dysphoria qualifies as a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Quick Refresher on the ADA This law applies to... read more
Does Sméagol Have a Disability Discrimination Claim under the ADA?
I recently read through an old disability discrimination decision by the Supreme Court of Gondor, issued by the court back during the tail end of the Third Age. For you nerds, the case name is Sméagol a/k/a Gollum v. Frodo Baggins, et al. Of particular interest to me... read moreRobert the Rose Horse: Inspiring Children’s Story or Tragic Violation of the ADA?
Before my son entered this world a few weeks ago, I would spend a few moments each evening reading a children’s book to him/his mother’s stomach in an effort to instill in him a love of literature. This time spent together reading books has been a great opportunity of... read moreStill Have Questions? The best way we can serve you is by starting a conversation.
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