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…

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…

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

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…

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…

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

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…

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

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…

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…