The termination of an employee due to conflicts between court-ordered substance abuse classes and his work schedules did not violate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled.
A radiology department director at an Indiana hospital who could not wear a mask and wanted to work remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic lost her case under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently found that she could not perform the essential functions of her job without being present to oversee her...
Potential leave entitlement doesn’t end with the exhaustion of 12 weeks of leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) but may be extended for a specified period of time under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), so long as that doesn’t result in an undue hardship on the employer.
Workers are expressing strange desires about what they want in offices – dogs, jacuzzis and cinema screens, apparently
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Tribunals relating to remote working issues increased by 50% last year, according to analysis of court records.
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There are a lot of important details to thoroughly and thoughtfully consider before establishing an employee relief fund. Employers that have established their own ERFs...
U.S. employers and others are working to ensure the safety of employees traveling or working in Israel in the midst of the war that erupted there beginning on Oct. 7....
For every 100 male employees promoted from entry-level jobs to managerial positions, only 73 women of color receive a similar promotion, according to a recent study....
Reports show that thousands of people in Israel and Gaza have died since Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7. Here’s what HR professionals should keep in mind to prevent...
Fines are set to more than triple for employers who hire those without permission to work in the biggest hike in civil penalties since 2014.
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