JOURNAL ARTICLE

Don't Overlook the ADA.

  • Published In: Litigation News, 2026, v. 51, n. 2. P. 20 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Sestlle, Lindsay M. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article addresses several legal workplace and litigation issues highlighted in recent blog discussions. It clarifies that while the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may require employers to consider reasonable accommodations, such as additional unpaid leave, for employees with qualifying disabilities like stage 4 cancer. It also discusses the rising threat of voice cloning in client identity fraud and recommends analog verification methods, such as unique code words, to protect confidential communications. Additionally, the article explores challenges and opportunities in multigenerational legal workplaces, emphasizing flexibility and cross-generational mentoring to foster understanding. Finally, it questions the effectiveness of traditional law school writing samples in hiring due to the influence of generative AI and collaborative writing, noting some employers now use in-person assessments or psychometric tests instead. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Litigation News. 2026/01, Vol. 51, Issue 2, p20
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0147-9970
  • Accession Number:191917823
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