NEW RULING CLARIFIES EMPLOYER’S DUTY TO GRANT MEDICAL ACCOMMODATIONS
Many employers are well-acquainted with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the laws that they must comply with to protect their employees and prevent discrimination in the workplace. One of […]
HOW MUCH ADA LEAVE IS REQUIRED?
Raymond Severson, plaintiff in Severson v. Heartland Woodcraft Inc., has asked the United States Supreme Court to clarify how much leave is required under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). […]
HIRING – DISABILITIES & THE APPLICATION PROCESS
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which requires employers with 15 or more employees to provide qualified individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity […]
JOB DESCRIPTIONS CAN SAVE EMPLOYERS GRIEF, IF CURRENT AND ACCURATE
Job descriptions are written statements that describe the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, and reporting relationships of a particular job. If drafted correctly, they can be an employer’s best friend. However, […]
NEVADA EMPLOYEE’S ADA CLAIMS DISMISSED DUE TO DRUG USE
Drug Use Prohibits ADA Claims According to Federal Court in Nevada A federal court in Nevada dismissed a casino employee’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) claims for disability discrimination, wrongful […]
