Tag: Brian Burbrink

Alcoholism and ADA, FMLA Liability:What Employers Need to Know

By Indiana Employment Law Letter Apr 8, 2010 HR Hero Line

Updated: Apr 8, 2010

by Brian Burbrink According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, 17.6 million people — about one in 12 adults — abuse alcohol. Based on the statistics, odds are good that one or more of your employees suffers from alcoholism and may need treatment. The case illustrations below provide insight into avoiding liability […]

Seventh Circuit Says Driving Isn’t ADA Major Life Activity

By Indiana Employment Law Letter Sep 11, 2009 HR Hero Line

Updated: Sep 11, 2009

by Brian Burbrink In September 2008, the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) was passed with the intent of broadening the meaning of the term “disability” and expanding coverage under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to a larger percentage of the workforce. The ADAAA retained the core definition of “disability” (defined, in part, as […]