Disabled employees: Delaying ADA accommodations can result in liability
HR.BLR.com
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), employers have an obligation to accommodate disabled employees to enable them to perform the essential functions of their job. Failing to accommodate a disabled employee can place you in the crosshairs of an ADA lawsuit. But what if implementing an accommodation takes time? Can you be held liable for a delay?
Employment law implications of Ebola threat
Lexology
As a result of the recent Ebola outbreak in West Africa, many U.S. employers have become concerned about how to address potential exposure to Ebola in the workplace. In this article, we outline some common situations that might arise, and offer guidance and advice based on the operative legal framework. We first describe the background of the recent Ebola outbreak and explain health authorities’ pronouncements about how the disease is spread. Next, we examine the specific legal issues employers may face in industries with a higher risk of exposure, when employees travel to areas with widespread Ebola infections, or when employees take adverse action against coworkers based on national origin- or race-based stereotypes. We conclude by offering some practical advice.
Medical Practice Owned by Coroner Sued for Kicking Out HIV-Positive Patient and Family
TheBody.com
A coroner is a public official who can investigate the death of a person in his or her jurisdiction. But now, the private medical practice run by the coroner of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, is itself under legal scrutiny -- for denying treatment to a man with HIV and his family.
With Caregiver Pay Hike, States Warned About ADA Obligations
Disability Scoop
As new rules roll out mandating better pay for in-home care workers, federal officials say states must not compromise the rights of people with disabilities in the process.