?Although both the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) and the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibit disability and perceived disability discrimination in the workplace, the LAD definition of “disability” is... Read more »
?Takeaway: An employer need not accommodate an employee by reallocating essential functions or permit an accommodation that poses a risk of harm to the employee or others. ?Stating that “not every ailment... Read more »
?Most employers in Texas are likely aware that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Texas Commission on Human Rights Act (TCHRA), which is similar to the ADA, protect most job... Read more »
?A recent report revealed that one-time workplace accommodations for employees with disabilities are typically cheaply priced. In many instances, they have no cost to employers. The Job Accommodation Network (JAN), a workplace... Read more »
?Takeaway: The Americans with Disabilities Act protects workers with mental illnesses, such as depression and anxiety. Nevertheless, an employer can discipline misconduct by such a worker, even if the misconduct arises from... Read more »
SHRM President and Chief Executive Officer Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP, is answering HR questions as part of a series for USA Today. Do you have an HR or work-related question you’d like... Read more »
?Takeaway: While the requirements of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) were conclusive in this case, any unilaterally adopted system of employee rights and benefits might arguably relieve an employer of the obligation... Read more »
Just 3 in 10 autistic workers disclose their condition to HR, according to a new survey. Learn how a multitude of factors, including social stigmas, influence their… Read more »
?Takeaway: The employer did not discriminate in violation of state law against a former employee based on a perceived disability, because the employee was able to perform job duties satisfactorily except when... Read more »
?Takeaway: This decision shows the need for employers and their representatives to listen carefully to employees when they request equipment or considerations that could indicate an unstated disability. The fact that the... Read more »
