When we advise clients on reasonable accommodation and disability discrimination issues, the phrase "don't drop the ball" is often repeated. The point being: Don't be the party who stops the process. In a recent case decided by the federal district court in New Orleans, a laborer's failure to meet the employer's request for a note from a specialist—dropping the ball—was fatal to his disability discrimination claim under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and serves as a good reminder of your obligations in the interactive process. Continue reading >