ADA in the News: February 18, 2015

Minimize The Risk Of Being Sued – Understand Employment Law

Mondaq News Alerts

Every health care practice is subject to numerous federal and state employment laws. Several issues have become the focus of recent enforcement activities against health care employers, but there are ways physician practices can protect themselves.

When to use leave as an accommodation for disabled workers

Business Management Daily

The U.S. Department of Labor-sponsored Job Accommodation Network (JAN) has published new guidance on using leave as an accommodation under the ADA.

The publication, Leave as an Accommodation, is part of JAN’s Accommodation and Compliance Series.

Is it just a messy desk or a case of hoarding?

Fond du Lac Reporter

Joan, a valued member of your work team who has been with the company for 12 years, is more than a bit disorganized.

Lately, her office has become an environment similar to the houses seen on the reality TV series Hoarders — and people are starting to complain. Joan apparently removes items from other employees’ trash cans, seems emotionally attached to her stapler, and has a workspace that is overflowing with used food and drink containers.

Joan’s coworkers are disgusted with the mess and you agree with their sentiment, but aren’t sure how to approach the situation.

Disabilities in the workplace: Federal agencies release new resource guide for employers

HR.BLR.com

Earlier this month, the White House announced the release of a resource guide to assist employers in recruiting, hiring, retaining, and promoting people with disabilities. The online guide is part of a federal “Curb Cuts to the Middle Class Initiative” through which federal agencies, including the EEOC, are working to increase employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

'What Should HR Do?' Employee allergies and the ADA (Video)

HR.BLR.com

In our new "What Should HR Do?" interactive video series, we present real-life scenarios similar to those HR professionals face in the workplace every day. For each scenario, you, the viewer, get to select what you believe is the best response from a few possible options. Then, we'll let you know whether you made the best choice and one of our legal experts will explain why.

Ask The Experts: Should I Disclose My Mental Illness In An Interview?

Fast Company

The interview process is always fraught with trying to present the best version of yourself in hopes of impressing your potential future employer while still staying true to yourself. That balancing act becomes a lot more complicated when you have a complicated history of mental illness that has negatively impacted your career path.

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