The Bermuda Triangle of HR law: What employers need to know
Smart Business Network
Some employee absence events may trigger not just one law, but the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and state workers’ compensation laws. Violations of these laws may cause penalties to employers and, in some cases, even to managers.
Smart Business spoke with Linda Croushore, senior director of Disability Services, and Jeffrey Swaney, vice president of Workers’ Compensation, at WorkPartners, about the overlap among ADA, FMLA and workers’ compensation.
New Accessibility Regulations for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Hotel News Resource
As the number of electric and hybrid vehicles in California continues to grow, we are also seeing the proliferation of electric vehicle charging stations in the parking areas provided by hotels, theaters, stadiums and hotel mixed-use properties. While owners and managers of these facilities are providing a much-needed service to their guests, many are unaware that - at least in California - if their facility provides electric vehicle charging stations, a certain number of them must be accessible to the disabled.
Disabled man sues Superdome, claims violations of American with Disabilities Act
The Louisiana Record
A 30-year season ticket holder of the New Orleans Saints, who is disabled, claims he was discriminated against by the owners because they did not offer an unobstructed view of the field.
Lawsuit alleges Oconto, Oconto Falls police violated ADA
Green Bay Press Gazette
An Oconto Falls woman claims in a federal lawsuit that police departments in Oconto and Oconto Falls violated the Americans With Disabilities Act by not providing a sign language interpreter during encounters with her.