by worksaver-admin | Aug 12, 2019 | ADA
The American workforce is becoming increasingly subject to anxiety and depression disorders. Employers must find ways to retain and motivate employees with such diagnoses in order to maintain a competitive advantage and to avoid legal liability. Nobody knows precisely...
by worksaver-admin | Aug 12, 2019 | Fit for Duty
An Employee’s Question I’ve been off work for six weeks or so, seeking treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) related to my military service. Although my condition was debilitating at onset, I feel much better now and am fully able to return to...
by worksaver-admin | Aug 12, 2019 | ADA, Fit for Duty
An informal discussion letter released by the EEOC sketches out the lawful boundaries under GINA and the ADA with regard to medical history inquires and annual fitness-for-duty examinations. Although the letter responds to an inquiry about medical history information...
by worksaver-admin | Jun 19, 2019 | Corporate Compliance
Fatigue is a growing problem affecting the workforce. Research estimates that 13% of workplace injuries can be attributed to fatigue, and 43% of Americans admit they may be too tired to function safely at work. Following are some steps employers can take to reduce...
by worksaver-admin | Jun 19, 2019 | Corporate Compliance
In a decision that could have wide-ranging implications for all employers, the Fourth Circuit recently held that an employer’s failure to stop a false rumor that a female employee slept with her male boss to obtain a promotion, could give rise to employer liability...
