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Employment Policies Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Job Duties

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The U.S. Mental Health Crisis and the Workplace

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Real World Impact: This is the first in a series of Alerts that will provide guidance to employers on navigating the complicated mix of concerns that can arise when dealing with employee mental health issues....more

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Appeals court finds visually impaired employee unqualified for his position

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In a case that helps employers understand what a “reasonable accommodation” is, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals recently affirmed a lower court’s ruling of summary judgment for a Georgia employer who was accused of...more

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Job-Related Disability Inquiry Allowed After Classroom Panic Attack

A recent 10th Circuit decision exemplifies the types of inquiries an employer may make under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) – ones which are “job-related and consistent with business necessity.” The ADA otherwise...more

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Sitting On The Job: When Sitting Is Requested As An ADA Accommodation

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The retail setting is a particularly difficult one in which to make accommodations. This is because retail employees engage in a host of different duties that require all manner of physical activities. Those who are...more

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How To Ensure ADA Compliance And Stay Off The EEOC’S Most-Wanted List

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Even though the #MeToo movement has rightfully commanded overwhelming attention during the past year or so, supervisors cannot afford to lose sight of their substantial legal duties in complying with the Americans with...more

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Working Wise: Workplace Considerations Related to the Opioid Epidemic

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In this episode, Ryan Redekopp discusses some of the major workplace considerations related to the opioid epidemic, including potential signs that an employee might be suffering from addiction; considerations related to drug...more

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