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Employee's Failure to Engage on Accommodation Alternatives Dooms ADA Claims

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Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), employers are required to provide reasonable accommodations to disabled workers, but not necessarily the accommodation favored by the employee. ...more

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Another Federal Appeals Court Rules Employers Have Duty to Accommodate an Employee's Commute in Some Circumstances

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The Americans with Disabilities Act requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations that allow disabled employees to perform the essential functions of their jobs. Over the years, federal appellate courts have reached...more

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Fourth Circuit Says Transferring an Employee Is ADA Accommodation of Last Resort

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If disabled employees are no longer able to perform the essential functions of their job even with reasonable accommodation, under the Americans with Disabilities Act the employer must consider transferring the workers to an...more

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Permanent Light Duty Not Required Under ADA

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Employers frequently offer light duty work as a means for injured employees to return to their regular job duties. Light duty is typically associated with employees with Workers’ Compensation related injuries. ...more

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