Court: Firm’s medical questionnaire went too far
June 24, 2010 by Dan Wisniewski
Employers must walk a fine line in determining if disabled staffers can or can’t do a job. One court said this company crossed that line. More…
June 24, 2010 by Dan Wisniewski
Court: Employee’s commuting problem covered under ADA
May 13, 2010 by Dan Wisniewski
A new federal case is stretching the limits of how far employers have to go to accommodate a disabled worker. More…
Beware this ADA trap in your hiring process
February 5, 2010 by Tim Gould
Supervisors beware: Here’s new evidence of how easy it is to run afoul of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) during the hiring process. More…
Court ruling ups the ante on your responsibilities under ADA
January 22, 2010 by Tim Gould
The concept’s been pretty well accepted over the years: When employees want an accommodation for a disability, it’s up to them to make the request. A recent federal court decision sets that concept on its ear.
Good news: Disability rules aren’t retroactive
September 2, 2009 by Tim Gould
Here’s a reassuring message: New looser disability definitions don’t apply to cases brought before January 1 of his year. More…
Does ADA mean employee can sleep on the job?
August 21, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Companies often must go to great lengths to accommodate employees with disabilities. But does that obligation go as far as letting someone nap at work? More…
