June 2, 2022

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that an employee’s temporary impairment can qualify as a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  The Ninth Circuit’s decision covers an important question under federal disability law and could lead to a big change in how employers are required to deal with employees’ short-term medical limitations. It is clear from the Court's opinion that employers can't just dismiss an employee’s request for an accommodation simply because the impairment is temporary.

For more information, see the article "Ninth Circuit Rules That a Temporary Impairment Can Qualify as a “Disability” Under the ADA".