Tag: Discipline and Employee Misconduct

Sleep deprivation: Know whether it’s a performance problem or a disability

By Tammy Binford Jan 14, 2018 Diversity & Inclusion

Updated: Jan 31, 2018

Employers striving for a diverse workforce take care not to discriminate against employees with a disability, but hidden disabilities can be tricky. Supervisors might think they’re dealing with performance problems when they really should be considering whether an employee has a disability protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). 

Employer May Terminate Employee Who Misrepresented Need for FMLA Leave

By Kentucky Employment Law Letter Mar 18, 2010 HR Hero Line

Updated: Mar 18, 2010

The Sixth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals (which covers Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Tennessee) recently addressed whether an employer could terminate an employee who met the requirements for Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave but, by virtue of his behavior during the leave, revealed that he actually was able to work.