by worksaver-admin | Oct 8, 2021 | Corporate Compliance
Employees Are Not Entitled to Their Preferred Accommodation – Only a Reasonable One Blog by Shawe Rosenthal LLP – Fiona W. Ong A recent case is a good reminder to employers that, while the Americans with Disabilities Act requires employers to provide...
by worksaver-admin | Sep 13, 2021 | Corporate Compliance
Can COVID-vaccinated employees Stop Wearing Masks at Work? COVID-vaccinated employees are asking employers if they can stop wearing masks at work. This begs the question – Can employers modify their mask policy only for vaccinated employees while requiring...
by worksaver-admin | Sep 13, 2021 | Corporate Compliance
Can Employers Offer COVID-19 Vaccine Incentives for Employees? Can employers offer incentives for employees to get a COVID-19 vaccine? In short, yes. Incentives may take many forms, such as a one-time bonus, a gift card or a few extra vacation hours. Employers can get...
by worksaver-admin | May 25, 2021 | Corporate Compliance
What the CDC’s Updated Guidance Means for Employers From the Law Office of: Thompson Hine LLP – Nancy M. Barnes, M. Scott Young, Sara Hamilton and Hannah Caldwell The CDC stated on May 13, 2021, and subsequently updated on May 16, 2021, that fully vaccinated...
by worksaver-admin | May 25, 2021 | Corporate Compliance
How Should Your Business Handle CDC’s Decision to Remove Mask Requirements for Fully Vaccinated in Non-healthcare Settings? From the Law Firm of Jackson Lewis PC – Francis P. Alvarez, Jenifer M. Bologna, Sheri L. Giger, Patricia Anderson Pryor and Katharine C....
by worksaver-admin | Apr 30, 2021 | Corporate Compliance, Fit for Duty
Using the “Direct Threat” Defense to Withdraw an Offer of Hire to a Person with a Disability An employer may assert a “direct threat” defense when making a determination not to hire an applicant with a disability when the employer believes that the job applicant, if...