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Nearly every day, executives and managers, and the in-house counsel and Human Resources professionals who work with them, are confronted with unanticipated questions regarding the workforce. Just when they think they have "seen it all," along comes a new and often stranger scenario involving an odd twist to an area they thought they fully understood. These individuals often find themselves back at square one when trying to construct an appropriate response and devise a creative solution to the problem presented. Sometimes these "Quirky Questions" can be resolved easily; other times, they implicate practical and legal issues that are not immediately apparent.

This Quirky Employment Questions Blog addresses unanticipated questions regarding the workforce.

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Author: Monica Delgado

Are Employers Required to Make Commuting Accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act?

 

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The answer to this question is unclear, and federal courts continue to disagree. The Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities, so long as the accommodations do not create an undue burden for the employer or pose safety risks.  In analyzing accommodation claims, courts must address each of these inquiries.    A longstanding...

POSTED IN Disability Discrimination

What do employers need to do to comply with the PUMP Act and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act?

 

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In recent years, the United States has faced an epidemic of maternal mortality and worsening maternal health disparities and ranks well beyond its industrialized peers on these metrics.  In response, many employers have taken steps to promote maternal and child health during the critical period of infancy and new parenthood.  These steps include more generous paid parental leave, better access...

POSTED IN Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Leave Issues

What Types of Pay Equity Laws Should I Be Aware of and How Can I Best Comply?

 

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Dear QQ: I am the HR Director for a technology company.  We have offices in three states and hire employees from all over the country.  Since 2020 we have let employees work remotely from the state of their choice.  I’ve been hearing a lot about pay equity, but am not clear on the different types of laws and where they...

POSTED IN Employee Handbook / Policies, General, Wage and Hour Issues