By Eric B. Meyer An eligible employee may take up to 12 work weeks of leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act in a 12-month period. If an employee … Read more
A Real Life Example of Why You Document Employee Workplace Issues
By Eric B. Meyer Management-side employment lawyers preach it until they are blue in the face: companies should always document employee performance and … Read more
The Disabled Persons Act: Rules Have Changed, But Game Remains the Same
By Arthur Chinski and William Miller While employers have to contend with many issues under the Americans with Disabilities Act concerning their employees, … Read more
Nevada Worker Gets $150,000 Settlement for Cubicle Claustrophobia
Sometimes, you come across a workplace story that is so mind boggling that you have to read it twice just to make sure that it wasn’t something you … Read more
3 Ways to Avoid ADA Discrimination Issues During the Hiring Process
By Eric B. Meyer Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: Job candidate is told that any job offer is contingent upon passing a drug test. On D-Day, … Read more
What Is a Reasonable Accommodation for Disabled Employees Under ADA?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination in the workplace against disabled individuals. By law, if an employer knows that an … Read more
Can You Reject an Applicant Because They Just Completed Drug Rehab?
By Eric B. Meyer Although the Americans with Disabilities Act does not protect employees or applicants who use illegal drugs, it does protect those who are … Read more
Arizona Law: Legislative Prescription For Employer Medical Marijuana Issues
By Chris M. Mason Employers in Arizona exhaled a sigh of relief as Governor Jan Brewer signed a new law Friday, April 29, 2011. Among other things, the new … Read more
New ADA Rules Provide Much Needed Clarification for Employers
By Myra K. Creighton After a lengthy wait, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued final regulations and interpretive guidance for … Read more
Join a Worthy Survey Effort: The Disability Candidate Experience Survey
I feel so lucky that I am still working after 27 years with it and love every day I am alive. –Jon Gundersgaard Yesterday, my blog featured an … Read more