HR pros know they have to be open to accommodating individuals with disabilities under the ADA. But does the same apply to those with ADD or ADHD?According to a recent decision by the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination(MCAD), a state agency with the power to…
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Every person living in this world has more than one identity. Well, don’t take that seriously,here identity means behaviour.Suppose, an individual plays a role of manager inside the bank, but when he is out of the office, and he is the boss of smugglers.…
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Imagine going through the stress of a DOL investigation, being ordered to pay out nearly$200,000 and then finding out you have to tell every new hire you plan to bring on about the ordeal.
That’s the nightmare situation a…
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There’s a lot of pressure on employers to accommodate individuals who fall under the protection of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
But a recent court case confirms there are reasonable limits to your responsibilities.
Chances are your company offers employees some type of health-improvement program.
After all, with everything from weight loss and walking programs to biometric screening sand education programs, there’s no shortage of easy-to-administer wellness programs,right?
On the question of whether or not governmental agencies possess legal power, and whether or not their official guidance’s possess any legal strength.
The oretically, the answer should be no. After all, the agencies are nothing more than