No kidding: Firefighter afraid of fire sues under ADA
…fear of fire)? If the answer is yes, it’s not a disability for which you’d have to enter the interactive process to see if there’s a reasonable accommodation that can…
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Learn More…fear of fire)? If the answer is yes, it’s not a disability for which you’d have to enter the interactive process to see if there’s a reasonable accommodation that can…
…all, the person did pass the fitness-for-duty exam). But even if the worker hadn’t passed the exam, the ADA would’ve required Strad to at least enter the interactive process in…
…may suggest accommodations that don’t align with their doctor’s restrictions. While it’s crucial to engage in the interactive process, base your final decisions around the restrictions mandated by the doctor…
…a lengthy lawsuit. What are the lessons from this case? Take every disability accommodation request seriously — and ensure you engage in the interactive process with any worker requesting help…
…and determining how long leave should be (3.67 on 5 pt. scale). Beyond the ‘interactive process’ By now, employers know engaging in the “interactive process” is an absolute must if…
…for individuals who became disabled on the job, according to Kopp. But they’re not. Employers must always enter the “interactive process” to determine if disabled individuals can perform the essential…
…was intermittent leave to recover. She also claimed the hospital didn’t engage in the interactive process. The court basically said, “You’ve got to be kidding.” It was clear that the…
…as for her parking space? The court said the city engaged in exactly the type of interactive process the Americans with Disabilities Act requires, amending each accommodation when the previous…
…sue you for not accommodating a disability. This case serves as another reminder of the importance of engaging in the “interactive process” of investigating each and every disability accommodation request….
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