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‘A cruel penalty’: disabled people face lower benefit payments if conditions not deemed lifelong

Forthcoming rules mean debilitating conditions may not meet strict ‘severe and lifelong’ criteria, say charities

The Guardian - UK · Mar 29

South Africa’s new parental leave policy is designed for equality – but it could do better

South Africa introduced a new amendment to the parental leave policy in October 2025. The aim was to provide equitable rights for all parents. Noreth Muller-Kluits, a disability researcher and social worker by training, examines the policy as it affects people living with disabilities. Her recent work includes formulating a…

The Conversation · Mar 29

Hundreds of disabled Londoners assigned work coaches to get them back into jobs

In a visit to Westminster job centre this week, disability minister Sir Stephen Timms met with people using the new Pathways to Work Advisers

Evening Standard · Mar 27

Delta passenger with MS says first-class passenger said she didn’t look ‘disabled enough’ to pre-board. So they removed her: ‘Absolutely humiliating’

Airlines are required to serve people with disabilities. That said, anyone with a disability will tell you that many carriers do a poor job of catering to their customers with different needs.

The Mary Sue · Mar 26

Frontier Airlines is in hot water over a deaf passenger’s removal, but the company claims it didn’t even know about her disability

Andrew Rozynski, an attorney representing Ashley Grey, is threatening a lawsuit against Frontier Airlines in New York if it doesn’t retract its statement regarding Grey’s recent removal from a flight. This development comes after Grey, who is deaf, was reportedly kicked off a Frontier flight, an incident she captured in…

The Mary Sue · Mar 25

8 Mistakes That Can Trigger a Social Security Overpayment Notice

A letter from Social Security demanding money back can hit like a financial lightning bolt. One day everything looks fine, and the next day a notice shows up claiming too much money landed in the account. That moment creates confusion, frustration, and one big question: how did this even happen?

The Free Financial Advisor · Mar 23

Court Declines Pro Se Litigant's Request for Certain Disability Accommodations

From Judge John Tuchi's order last week in Doe v. City of Scottsdale (D. Ariz.): Plaintiff filed a motion for… The post Court Declines Pro Se Litigant's Request for Certain Disability Accommodations appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Mar 20

Government gives update on Pip review as claimants reach record high

Disabled people have been urged to share their views on the future of the Personal Independence Payment (Pip), Britain’s most-claimed health and disability benefit, as the review into the payment continues.

The Independent UK · Mar 19

Nestle worker sacked for ‘vaping in toilet’ wins £22k compensation

A former Nestle worker, Luke Billings, has been awarded over £22,000 after an employment tribunal ruled his dismissal for allegedly vaping in work toilets was disproportionate. Mr Billings, who had an “unblemished career” since 2012, was sacked in October 2023 for alleged gross misconduct, which he denied. The tribunal acknowledged…

The Independent UK · Mar 19

Woman Alleges She Was Kicked Off Flight For Being Deaf As Frontier Reveals The Real Story

“According to various personnel who interacted with the passenger, she was clearly and effectively conversing with them during interactions,” the airline stated.

Bored Panda · Mar 18