HR.com Quotes Kristina Launey on How the Pearson Settlement Impacts Third-Party Benefits Platforms

HR.com quoted partner Kristina Launey in its September 14, 2026 article, “What the Pearson Settlement Means for Employers Using Third-Party Benefits Platforms.” The piece explores employers' obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act when employee-facing benefits, leave administration, and training platforms are managed by third-party vendors.

Discussing how employers should respond when employees encounter disability-related barriers, Launey noted:

"Employers should move quickly to engage in the interactive process and determine what reasonable accommodation will address the employee's specific needs. An accessible platform may not be necessary or reasonable, or may not be the only effective accommodation for the employee's restrictions.”

The full article is available here.