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ADA Accommodations: New Ruling Clarifies Employee And Employer Obligations, Protects Seniority Systems

Most employers know they need to seek a reasonable accommodation for disabled workers who are otherwise qualified to perform their jobs. But applying this rule to real-life situations can be complicated. What if an employee wants an accommodation that would require you to make an exception to your established seniority system? And how far do […]

Fitness-For-Duty Exams: Court OKs Them Even If Injured Workers Return With No Restrictions; Procedures To Implement Now

  Suppose you have an employee who is off work because of an injury. When the employee’s doctor gives them the green light to return without limitations, you may still be concerned that the person cannot do their job properly. So you ask the worker to first undergo a fitness-for-duty evaluation. If the employee refuses, […]