Update on Disability Discrimination Law and Related Trends in the Workplace
This session will provide a review of the recent developments in disability discrimination law and discussion of practical examples of trends occurring in the 2014 workplace. This information is critical given the increase in disability discrimination lawsuits against even the best-intentioned organizations.
Margaret C. Bell

A founding member of Andrews • Lagasse • Branch & Bell LLP and specializes in all aspects of employment law. She provides quality and result-oriented representation for employers who are sued for harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour violations, breach of contract and other related issues. She also represents employers before administrative agencies, such as the California Labor Commissioner, the U.S. Department of Labor, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board and others.
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