by worksaver-admin | Oct 15, 2019 | Corporate Compliance
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit rejected a locomotive engineer’s “failure to accommodate claim” under the Americans with Disabilities Act, while also finding that providing an accommodation in the past does not necessarily render the accommodation...
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...
by worksaver-admin | May 14, 2019 | Corporate Compliance
In major news for employers in Pittsburgh, the City Council recently unanimously passed a new ordinance greatly expanding protections for pregnant employees and imposing several new requirements on private employers, much like those under the federal Pregnancy...
by worksaver-admin | May 14, 2019 | Corporate Compliance
Reassignment as an accommodation is an issue that has split the court circuits. Prior to looking at how courts are divided, let’s begin with the consensus. First, the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) clearly requires employers to make reasonable accommodations...
by worksaver-admin | Mar 23, 2019 | Corporate Compliance
Recently, New York law makers announced they are considering a ban on pre-employment tests for marijuana. Effectively, this would prevent employers from testing prospective employees for marijuana usage during the hiring process. This approach comes as the United...
