Wheel chair.jpgIt finally happened; This blog noted back in August 2011 that the Sixth Circuit would likely make significant changes in favor of employees bringing claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). 

On May 25, 2012, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals made it official in holding that plaintiff employees bringing claims under the ADA

Yellow NotepadThe Sixth Circuit recently resolved an issue of uncertainty for Michigan employees and employers when it comes to analyzing Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) interference claims. Going forward, employees must satisfy the burden-shifting framework common to employment discrimination claims when evaluating FMLA interference claims. 

FMLA Background

The FMLA, 29 USC 2601 et seq., was originally