Category: Disabilities
Can Employees Sue for Unwanted Birthday Parties?
In Kentucky, a former employee was recently awarded $450,000 after an unwanted birthday party. HR professionals across the country have been clicking on these headlines…
Lower Base Period Wages Can Affect Expected Disability Benefits
A fairly new employee is out on a medical leave and receiving state disability insurance, but the weekly benefit she’s getting is far less than…
Things to Consider When Deciding on Disability Leave Extension
We have an employee who has been out on disability for almost a year, but we can’t let him go because he’s on disability. What…
Understanding Religious Accommodations for Mandatory Vaccination Policies
COVID-19 vaccines continue dominating the news as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has now provided full approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for…
Interactive Process Key to Accommodating Employee with Disability
We have a new hire who, after being hired, disclosed a physical disability. She indicated that we need to accommodate her, and I have since…
“Long COVID-19” May Be a Disability Under the ADA
On the recent anniversary of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Biden-Harris administration released resources supporting individuals experiencing long-term COVID-19 symptoms, sometimes called…
COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance Released
On March 4, 2021, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) updated its COVID-19 guidance, addressing several vaccination-related questions. The updated guidance replaces…
If 65+ Employee Falters, Focus on Job Performance, Not Age
We have an employee who is over the age of 65 and has worked for us for several years, but recently his cognitive skills appear…
Allergy Claim Triggers Need for Interactive Evaluation of Options
We have an employee who is claiming she’s allergic to various things in the office, but quite honestly, she has been trying to work from…
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 shelter-in-place…
