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If any of your employees has Tourette Syndrome, you will have to assess each on an individualized basis. Start the interactive accommodations process by determining which major functions the employee (or job applicant) needs help with. Then identify appropriate accommodations.
Read MoreUnder the FMLA regulations, if an employee is provided group health insurance, he or she is entitled to the continuation of coverage during FMLA leave on the same terms as if he or she had continued to work. If family-member coverage is provided to an employee, that coverage must be maintained during the FMLA leave.
Read MoreFinal rules implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act took effect June 18, with partial exceptions limited to employers in Louisiana and Mississippi, employers affiliated with the Catholic church and state government agencies in Texas.
Read MoreFinal rules for enforcing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act will take effect as scheduled on June 18.
Read MoreLearn the key differences between ADA and PWFA accommodations
Read MoreYou must follow through whenever a disabled employee requests a reasonable accommodation.
Read MoreThe ADA limits time off as a reasonable accommodation if the job's essential functions include showing up for work.
Read MoreAssume a request for religious accommodation is genuine and grant it if possible.
Read MoreThe case shows the legal folly of cutting corners on PUMP Act compliance.
Read MoreOnce HR makes an accommodation plan, do not allow supervisors to deviate from it.
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