Just over a month ago, I had the pleasure of presenting a webinar entitled: “2017 Update: Accommodating Employees With Disabilities.” You can download the slides from my presentation. There
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What Businesses Should Know About Website Accessibility Lawsuits Under the ADA
The claim du jour is
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Webinar: 2017 Update on Accommodating Employees With Disabilities
On September 27, 2017, at noon, I will be presenting a webinar entitled “2017 Update: Accommodating Employees With Disabilities.” The program is intended for human resource professionals and
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Six Trends in U.S. Employment Law
I was recently invited to contribute a chapter on employment law to the 2017 Israel Desk International Legal Guide. As more and more Israeli companies bring their operations to the
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7 Takeaways from the EEOC’s Guidance on Mental Health Conditions
A December 2016 publication from the EEOC titled “Depression, PTSD, & Other Mental Health Conditions in the Workplace: Your Legal Rights” doesn’t exactly break new ground. It does,
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ADA/FEHA Interactive Process Issues – 100% Healed Policies are 100% Illegal
The year end is a time for reflection, and one theme in my practice this year has been the failure of managers (and some HR professionals) to fully understand the
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ADA/FEHA Interactive Process Issues – Debate Over Doctor’s Notes
I recently participated in a panel discussion about ADA/FEHA reasonable accommodation and interactive process issues for the LA County Bar Association. I presented on a panel with a plaintiff’s attorney
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ADA/FEHA Reasonable Accommodation Issues – Come Hear Me Speak
Reasonable accommodation issues are tough. Employees often want a lot of things that are not justified by a doctor’s note, and appropriately documenting the interactive process can be an uphill
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All of California’s State and City Paid Sick Leave Rules in One Chart!
Trying to keep track of all of California’s paid sick leave requirements is a daunting task. The state has its own rules and then so do seven municipalities, with Los
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Are your hiring managers prepared to answer these questions?
Scenario 1: Someone walks in to one of your locations and requests an application. The applicant has one arm.
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