You can't ask that – workplace edition
More on coronavirus from the EEOC The EEOC updated its guidance this week. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission this week updated its Q&A guidance on.....continue
Coronavirus
Coronavirus – Jaws or Y2K*? For you the employer, for you the HR Director, for you the person in charge of paid leave and benefits and.....continue
Reasons for FMLA leave
Twelve weeks of leave Eligible employees are entitled to take 12 weeks of FMLA under the following circumstances: ..continue
Tourette syndrome, the ADA and racial harassment
An employer between a rock and a hard place And you thought you had problems! A medical clinic in the St. Louis area had two.....continue
Make your workplace a SUE-free zone
Ten ways employers get themselves sued (Part One) Take care of yourself! In medicine, sometimes the practices that get people in trouble are pretty simple......continue
Court weighs evidence – bus (driver)'s obesity not a disability
Another court says obesity is not a "disability" This is getting to be a trend. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit ..continue
Measles in the workplace – just the FAQs ma’am
On May 17, 2019, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that 880 individual cases of measles had been confirmed in 23 states.....continue
Obesity - disability, impairment, disease? Depends
Does Obesity Qualify as a Disability Under the ADA? – It Depends on Who You Ask (US) According to the most recent data from the ..continue
"Fat shaming" at work can cost more than money, a lot of money
"Fat shaming" costs employer big bucks Buff employers, beware! A jury recently awarded $500 grand to a restaurant server in Las Vegas for intentional infliction.....continue
Workplace Christmas Quiz (this is legit and will secondarily eat up some time before you get to go home)
This blog was written by Robin Shea at Constangy, which authors our Model Policies and Forms for Georgia Employers and our New Jersey Human Resources Manual. You.....continue
Depression – what can an employer do?
Depression is an illness. Depression can be treated. Depression should not be ignored. And the holidays can carry lots of triggers: sentimental memories, loneliness, less.....continue
Disability – Dr. or employee approved?
This blog was written by Fiona W. Ong at Shawe Rosenthal, author of our Maryland Human Resources Manual. You can find the ..continue
Disability/pregnancy practices – what not to practice
This blog was written by Robin Shea at Constangy, which authors our Model Policies and Forms for Georgia Employers and our New Jersey Human.....continue
Bad mix – accommodation request and firing
This blog was written by Robin Shea at Constangy, which authors our Model Policies and Forms for Georgia Employers and our New.....continue
I'll take "ADA in 5s?" please Alex
David K. Fram, director of the National Employment Law Institute's (NELI) ADA & Equal Employment Opportunity Services, says there are five words every supervisor should.....continue
Being at work full time is not an essential function of a job?
This blog was written by Fiona Ong at Shawe Rosenthal, author of our Maryland Human Resources Manual. You can find.....continue
Treating service animal requests (always treat the animal)
Service animal pop quiz (yes/no): The ADA permits assistance dogs to be with their person where members of the public can go (yes) The.....continue
Job tasks and essential functions under the ADA
This blog was written by Richard R. Meneghello and Myra K. Creighton at Fisher Phillips, which authors several of our resources. You can find the original ..continue
No, you can't sleep on the job
This blog was written by Shelby Skeabeck, formerly of Shawe Rosenthal, author of our Maryland Human Resources Manual. You can find the original blog post here and.....continue
"We need to talk" isn't any easier to say than to hear
This blog was written by Mathew Parker at Fisher Phillips, which authors several of our resources. You can find the original here and their On the Front Lines.....continue
PS: PTSD IRL*
Obvious fact: you want to make sure your employees are taken care of. Not so obvious fact: some of them might be suffering from Post.....continue
Is the employee "disabled" under the ADA?
This blog was written by Richard R. Meneghello and Myra K. Creighton at Fisher Phillips, which authors several of our resources. You can find the original here and.....continue
How to approach an employee showing signs of cognitive decline
Dear Littler: We have an employee who is exhibiting signs of dementia or some other sort of cognitive impairment. He has fallen asleep at work a.....continue
What is the ADA?
This blog is an excerpt from our book An Employer's Guide to FMLA and ADA, authored by Nancy Van der Veer Holt at Ford Harrison LLP. For.....continue
IA: Iowa Employment Conference's Spring Conference
Fredrikson & Byron’s Employment & Labor Group is proud to sponsor and present at the Iowa Employment Conference’s Spring Conference. Join Patrick Smith as.....continue
Alphabet Soup: ADA, FMLA, WC and more
SkarlatosZonarich is partnering with Harristown Enterprises to host a complimentary breakfast series, relating to the following hot Employment Law topics: Ban the Box: Preparing.....continue
EARN Webinar: Leading the Way: Inclusive Business Culture
WHEN: August 29, 2019 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm America/New York Timezone There are more than 30 million working age Americans with disabilities, meaning.....continue
HR for Safety Professionals: What Every Safety Professional Must Know about Employment Law and HR
Effective safety management is intertwined with “HR” issues. The safety professional works with HR on job descriptions, employee safety orientation and training, supervisor development, safety-related.....continue
NC Workplace Diversity & Inclusion Conference
Improve recruitment, increase retention, create a work environment where employees feel they belong. 2017 marked the NC Chamber’s inaugural Diversity and Inclusion Conference, and it.....continue
Common Misunderstandings About the ADA, HIPAA, OSHA and Employee Medical Information
Employers often worry about mishandling employee medical and health information. Join Fisher Phillips attorneys for a complimentary webinar to discuss the following questions: How.....continue
IA Trending Accessibility and Reasonable Accommodation Issues for Businesses Under the Americans With Disabilities Act
Join us as Fredrikson & Byron employment and technology lawyers and the co-founders of Accessible360, an accessibility consulting team, discuss accessibility and reasonable accommodation issues.....continue
2019 Employment Law Series: What Employers Need to Know About Revised ADA and FMLA Regulations
About the Program Join FordHarrison St. Louis attorneys for a two-part webinar series discussing important employment law updates that will impact.....continue
Where Are My Employees? Managing FMLA and ADA Absences!
Presented by Frank L. Day and Robbin W. Hutton of FordHarrison. This webinar is worth 1 SHRM CP/SCP and 1 HRCI Credit. *More details coming.....continue
