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I’m constantly interrupted while I work, no comfortable space to work in at home, and more

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(If your boss already knows all these details and has essentially said “deal with it,” I’d give it one more try where you point out people are leaving over this and you’re trying to find a way to make staying workable. Teaching students about employment law. Working from home without a private, comfortable spot to work in.

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5 Tips for Accommodating Depression, PTSD, and Other Mental Illnesses

HR Daily Advisor

Be careful not to discriminate in your requests for documentation. A brainstorming session can often produce a variety of workable solutions, and you can choose the one that best suits your business as long as it permits the employee to perform her job. And document every step in case you need to defend your actions later. Bottom Line.

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Supremes Look at EEOC’s Role in Conciliation

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Equal Employment Opportunity Commission — a key employment case that addresses whether a court may enforce the EEOC’s duty to conciliate discrimination claims before filing suit, legal experts say. discrimination EEOC employment law HR profession' Then, in 2013, the U.S. Gerald Maatman Jr.,

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Employers Left in Wellness-Plan Limbo

HR Daily Advisor

Employers currently using wellness programs are likely already aware of the privacy and discrimination laws and regulations restricting their use. And with these regulations in place, employers designed and implemented wellness programs for 2017 with clear instructions on whether a plan would be considered “voluntary.”

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What Is the Interactive Process Under the ADA?

Zenefits

The ADA prohibits workplace discrimination against workers with disabilities and requires that employers provide a reasonable accommodation that will allow workers with disabilities to do their job. Courts “slam” employers when they do not participate in the process, Fram said. What is the importance of the interactive process?

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Recruitment compliance: all you need to know in 2023

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Here, we discuss recruitment compliance in 2023, so you can ensure your business stays compliant, and attracts the top talent in your industry while avoiding any compliance and discrimination pitfalls. If an organization is found to be in violation of any of these laws, they are liable to significant fines and legal action.

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In ‘Landmark’ Ruling, Court Says Sexual Orientation Discrimination is Illegal

HR Daily Advisor

Federal nondiscrimination law prohibits employers from discriminating against employees on the basis of their sexual orientation, a federal appeals court ruled for the first time on April 4. Brenneman , a partner at Fox, Swibel, Levin & Carroll, LLP , and an editor of the Illinois Employment Law Letter.