Long-haul driving demands constant alertness, fast reaction time, and the ability to stay focused for extended periods. Severe sleep apnea can undermine all of these requirements, even when a driver appears otherwise healthy. When untreated or treatment-resistant...
Some chemotherapy medications are lifesaving—but they can also cause permanent side effects, including hearing loss. When a child develops partial or profound hearing impairment due to chemotherapy, the condition can significantly affect communication, education, and...
Access to professional certifications can shape an employee’s entire career path. Certifications often unlock higher pay, expanded responsibilities, and eligibility for promotion. When an employer consistently pays for certifications for male employees while denying...
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) can progress to a point where dialysis becomes necessary to sustain life. For individuals who require regular dialysis treatments, maintaining consistent, full-time employment is often unrealistic. Between treatment schedules, recovery...
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is one of the most misunderstood and frequently underestimated pain conditions in the disability system. When CRPS affects the hand, it can severely limit grip strength, dexterity, coordination, and tolerance for repetitive...
Delivery drivers spend long hours on the road, frequently stopping, starting, and navigating traffic under tight schedules. Rear-end collisions are a common hazard, especially during route stops, and even low-speed impacts can cause serious neck injuries. When a...
Pregnancy discrimination does not always take the form of a direct firing. In many cases, employers attempt to push pregnant employees out by quietly stripping responsibilities, altering job duties, or making the role untenable—hoping the employee will resign on their...
Automated applicant tracking systems (ATS) are now a standard part of the hiring process. While these tools are marketed as neutral and efficient, they can unlawfully disadvantage older applicants when programmed or configured in ways that disproportionately screen...
Employees who report discrimination are legally protected from retaliation. Yet retaliation does not always come in the form of termination. One of the most common—and damaging—retaliatory tactics is reducing work hours or altering schedules in ways that cut pay,...
Employees are often placed in an impossible position when they witness misconduct or illegal activity at work. Speaking up can feel risky, yet remaining silent may expose workers to ethical and legal consequences. When an employee is terminated after reporting...
