The ADAAA expanded the definition of “disability” under the ADA to state that an impairment can be “substantially limiting” even if it expected to last only a limited period of time.
- Does this mean that pregnancy-related conditions that are “substantially limiting” can serve as the basis for either a gender discrimination or disability discrimination claim, or even both?
- If so, what would be the advantage of filing a disability discrimination claim as opposed to a gender discrimination claim?