By: Jim Geary INTRODUCTION What factors do courts consider to determine if a remote-work accommodation request is reasonable under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”)?  The ADA requires all employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals unless doing so would be an undue burden.[1]  This did not change throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.  However, due to the need to avoid in-person operations during the pandemic … Continue reading Remote-Work Accommodation Requests Under the Americans with Disabilities Act

By: Andrew Jacobs What is “Cancer Alley”? “Cancer Alley” is often considered to be the roughly 130-mile corridor of the Mississippi River between Baton Rouge and New Orleans.[1] The area’s population is roughly 45,000 people and is predominantly composed of Black communities.[2] Home to over 200 industrial facilities – mainly oil refineries, petrochemical plants, and plastics manufacturing plants – the harmful pollution from these sources … Continue reading “Cancer Alley”: Louisiana Politicians’ Denial of Its Existence Won’t Make It Go Away