Tag: ADA
Reasonable Accommodations During the COVID-19 Pandemic
How have the interactive process and reasonable accommodations for disabilities changed due to COVID-19?
As COVID-19 changes the employment law landscape, government agencies continue to...
Telework During Pandemic Could Affect Future Remote Work Requests
If an employer allows employees to telework during the COVID-19 pandemic, will the employer have to allow them to continue teleworking after the California...
Medical Proof of Disability Needed to Start Accommodation Process
One of my employees who has been with the company for a few years (and who was about to get written up for failing...
Small Firm Eyes Medical Leave Policies to Put in Employee Handbook
We are a small company of 30 employees. Are we required to have a medical leave policy in our employee handbook?
Many different types of...
Potential Family Leave Act Factors in Time Off for Grandchild’s Birth
My employee wants to take federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave when her daughter has a baby. Can I deny her request?
Typically,...
Smelly Smoker Can Be Cause for Discipline, But Remember Other Rights
Our employee is a smoker and comes in from breaks reeking of cigarette smoke. What can I do? Also, can I ask applicants if...
Dialogue with Employee Key Part of Deciding Whether to Extend Leave
Our employee has used up all of her Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave, but called today to request an extension of time. Do...
‘Association Discrimination’ Claims Growing Area of Labor Law
My employee has asked for a different schedule due to his child’s disability. He needs to take the child to regular medical treatment. Do...
Federal Court: Current Drug Use Not Protected Under Disabilities Act
A recent federal court decision is a good reminder that applicants or employees who currently use illegal drugs or marijuana or abuse alcohol are...
Work with Employee on Reasonable Accommodation for Health Issue
Our employee is having seizures but continues to work and doesn’t ask for any accommodations; what are our obligations?
First and foremost, the health and...
