Disability Bias Lawsuit Against SHRM Moves Forward After Judge Denies Summary Judgment
HR Dive · United States · Sep 15, 2026
A federal judge has allowed a disability discrimination lawsuit against SHRM to proceed, rejecting the HR organization's motion for summary judgment. The plaintiff alleges SHRM rescinded a job offer after she requested to bring her trained service dog to the office as an ADA reasonable accommodation for Type 1 diabetes. The case is notable given SHRM's role as a leading authority on HR compliance and ADA guidance for employers. A hearing is scheduled for October 1, with the judge encouraging the parties to pursue settlement.
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