Lexology Pro Quotes Kristina Launey on ADA Risks Posed by HR Technology

Lexology Pro quoted Kristina Launey, partner in Seyfarth’s Labor & Employment practice, in its article, “When does HR software create an ADA problem for US employers?” The article, published on September 10, 2026, examines how employers may face ADA liability when digital workplace systems, including benefits, leave, training, and HR platforms, are inaccessible to employees with disabilities, even when the technology is provided by a third-party vendor.

Launey highlighted the importance of addressing accessibility issues as they arise and ensuring employees receive effective support when technology interferes with their ability to perform their jobs.

“When employees report that they are having difficulty performing an essential function of their job due to a technological accessibility barrier, the employer should promptly engage in the interactive process with the employee to determine what reasonable accommodations can be implemented to address the employee’s restrictions and allow the employee to perform the essential functions of the job.”

The full article is available here.