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He’s not eligible for FMLA but needs leave — do we have to terminate?


March 26, 2012 by Tim Gould

Our team of experts fields real-life, everyday questions from HR managers and gives practical answers that can be applied by any HR pro in the same situation. Today’s issue: How do we handle a valued employee who needs medical leave but isn’t yet eligible for FMLA? More…

EEOC clarifies position on high school diploma requirement


February 17, 2012 by Tim Gould

Remember late last year, when the EEOC indicated that companies which required employees to have a high school diploma could be in violation of the ADA? The resulting uproar has resulted in the agency issuing further guidance on the subject. More…

Severe obesity as a disability: New ADA trend?


December 29, 2011 by Dan Wisniewski

Another federal court has ruled that morbid obesity qualifies as a disability – even if it’s not caused by an underlying medical problem. More…

Requiring HS diploma could violate ADA, EEOC says


December 12, 2011 by Tim Gould

Companies of all sizes routinely require applicants to have a high school diploma to be considered for job openings. Guess what? The EEOC says that practice could violate the Americans with Disabilities Act. More…

Alleged inconsistent treatment leads to EEOC lawsuit


October 31, 2011 by Tim Gould

Consistency may be “the hobgoblin of little minds,” as Ralph Waldo Emerson said. But inconsistency is likely the quickest route to an employee lawsuit. More…

Court affirms help with commute as ADA accommodation


October 25, 2011 by Tim Gould

Another court has confirmed that employers may have to help employees with their commute as an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. More…

Telecommuting, the ADA and workers’ comp


September 8, 2011 by Christian Schappel

If yours is one of the many companies offering employees the ability to telecommute, one workplace health and safety attorney says there are hidden ADA and workers’ compensation issues the benefit may trigger. More…

Can your attendance policy stand up to new ADA regs?


July 8, 2011 by Tim Gould

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Verizon’s recent massive settlement with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission carries a crucial message for employers. More…

Feds’ latest GINA recordkeeping proposal


July 6, 2011 by Christian Schappel

If a GINA complaint is filed against your company, a new rule (if passed) would require you to maintain all relevant employment and personnel records until the charge is resolved. More…

Cancer in remission still a disability, court rules


May 27, 2011 by Tim Gould

Want to know how courts are going to handle Americans with Disabilities Act lawsuits from here on in? A recent case out of Texas provides a clue. More…


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