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Substance Use & Drug Overdoses are on the Rise – Top 5 Stats for Employers

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from 2010 to 2012. Tallying death certificates in which alcohol was a contributing factor showed that more than 99,000 people suffered alcohol-related deaths in 2020, a more than 25% spike over the previous year. workforce was up to 4.6% (in urine testing) compared to 4.4% in 2020 and up 31.4% from the all-time low of 3.5% 1] [link].

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Dispute Over Job Requirements Defeats Summary Judgment on Disability Discrimination Claim

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The New Jersey Supreme Court recently permitted a disabled nurse to proceed to trial on her claim that the termination of her employment constituted disability discrimination. In February 2010, she injured her spine while moving a patient from a stretcher to a bed. Smith cleared Arianna to return to work with no limitations.

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Substance Use & Drug Overdoses are on the Rise: Top 5 Stats for Employers

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from 2010 to 2012. Tallying death certificates in which alcohol was a contributing factor showed that more than 99,000 people suffered alcohol-related deaths in 2020, a more than 25% spike over the previous year. workforce was up to 4.6% (in urine testing) compared to 4.4% in 2020 and up 31.4% from the all-time low of 3.5% 1] [link].

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Case for Consistency: Treatment of Manager Prevents Dismissal of Age Bias Claim

HR Daily Advisor

A New Jersey federal court recently declined to dismiss an age discrimination lawsuit because an employer’s failure to discipline employees in a consistent manner could be construed as evidence of discrimination. Bruce’s store received failing scores in 2010, 2011, and 2012. hafakot / iStock / Getty Images Plus.

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Does the ADA Protect a Nondisabled Employee Who Requests an Accommodation?

HR Daily Advisor

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) forbids discrimination in employment based on disability and requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to their employees’ disabilities. Jeanne advised him that he would need a medical certification supporting the travel restriction. Setting The Scene. Words of Caution.

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ADA: Another example of just how hard it is to comply with the law

HR Morning

Kowitz eventually had corrective surgery on her neck in 2010, for which she requested FMLA leave. Several of the therapists, including Kowitz, had their certifications lapse. Never used the word ‘accommodation’ Kowitz then filed a disability discrimination lawsuit against Trinity. Her request was approved by Trinity.

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What HR needs to know about parental bereavement leave

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Under the new legislation, employers will not be entitled to request a copy of the child’s death certificate as evidence of an employee’s right to the entitlement. Refusing to allow an employee to observe their beliefs and customs could amount to religious discrimination. What else should HR be aware of?