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?
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Is It Discrimination To Require A High School Diploma?
By Ramona Carrillo on
Posted in Disability Discrimination, Discrimination
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) thinks so. The EEOC recently posted a letter to its website stating that it may be unlawful for employers to require a job applicant to have obtained a high school diploma if the applicant suffers from a learning disability and has been unable to obtain one. The EEOC’s position represents a significant departure from traditional interpretation by the courts with regard to matters of unintentional discrimination resulting in a disparate impact on certain groups.Continue Reading Is It Discrimination To Require A High School Diploma?
New FMLA Regulations for Military Family Leave and Other Updated FMLA Regulation
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Posted in FMLA and Other Leaves of Absence
In January 2008, President Bush signed into law the expansive amendments to the FMLA which provide greater benefits to employees who have family members in the armed services. The new law became effective immediately.
On November 17, 2008, the DOL issued final regulations addressing the new military family leave as well as updating existing FMLA regulations.Continue Reading New FMLA Regulations for Military Family Leave and Other Updated FMLA Regulation