On May 15, 2013, the EEOC issued a press release announcing revised publications regarding employment rights for four categories of individuals with specific disabilities. The publications address how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to applicants and employees with cancer, diabetes, epilepsy, and intellectual disabilities.Continue Reading EEOC Issues Revised Publications Regarding the Employment Rights of People with Specific Disabilities
Labor Law
DATE EXTENDED: Health Care Reform Seminar – What Employees Need to Know
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with Special Guest Speaker, Vincent Catalano from Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., Inc.
Due to overwhelming demand, we have scheduled a second session of the Health Care Reform seminar. Registration for the May 21, 2013 session is full.
A second session has been scheduled as follows:
Date: May 22, 2013
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 2:00…
EEOC SETTLES ITS FIRST “GINA” LAWSUIT FOR GENETIC DISCRIMINATION – An Important Lesson for Employers Re: Medical Questions of Applicants and Employees that Violate GINA?
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On May 7, 2013, the EEOC issued a press release announcing the settlement of a lawsuit against Fabricut, Inc., one of the world’s largest distributors of decorative fabrics. This is the first lawsuit ever filed by the EEOC alleging genetic discrimination.Continue Reading EEOC SETTLES ITS FIRST “GINA” LAWSUIT FOR GENETIC DISCRIMINATION – An Important Lesson for Employers Re: Medical Questions of Applicants and Employees that Violate GINA?
Which Way To Go On The Interactive Process?
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A federal appellate court in the Midwest issued a decision this week that may provide a false sense of security to California employers regarding the extent of their obligation to accommodate disabled employees. See Basden v. Professional Transportation, Inc., Case No. 11-2880 (7th Cir. May 8, 2013).Continue Reading Which Way To Go On The Interactive Process?
NLRB Provides Further Guidance (and Restrictions) for Employer Investigations
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‘Banner Health’ Verso NLRB ‘guidance for employer investigations’ restrictions for employer investigations’ ‘Division of Advice’ confidentiality ‘investigations policy’ ’employee’s protected right’…
Continue Reading NLRB Provides Further Guidance (and Restrictions) for Employer Investigations